Huhne hints at green tax hike

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Energy and climate change secretary insists government remains committed to shifting taxation on to polluting activities

Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne has given the clearest indication yet that the coalition will raise green taxes in an attempt to cut greenhouse gas emissions and make good on its pledge...

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