Green Investment Bank becomes PLC

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BIS confirms £3bn bank aimed at leveraging low-carbon investment has cleared latest hurdle

The Green Investment Bank (BIS) has officially become a company, taking another step towards releasing £3bn of capital to fund low-carbon infrastructure. UK Green Investment Bank was formed on Tuesday,...

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