Huhne: Business energy bills to rise by a fifth by 2020

James Murray
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DECC predicts domestic energy bills will be held down, but corporate energy costs will soar in coming years

The mounting pressure on businesses to enhance their energy efficiency was underlined today, after Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne warned energy bills for corporate customers will rise...

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