Government pledges to promote "green collar" jobs

James S Murray
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But business groups warns some green business sectors are already beginning to see skills shortages on the horizon

The government has today committed to working with businesses to nurture the next generation of "green collar" workers as the UK seeks to tap into a global green business sector estimated to be worth £350bn...

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