Exclusive: CBI boss calls for green loan innovation

James S Murray
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Employers' body working with banks on development of new services to support green building improvements

The director general of the CBI is urging the UK banking sector to investigate new loans that would make it easier for housholders and businesses to invest in green building improvements such as insulation...

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