Lincs offshore wind farm snares £450m bank loan

Jessica Shankleman
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Centrica reports 'extraordinary interest' from banks including Lloyds TSB and HSBC to help build 270MW wind farm near Skegness

A group of 10 banks including Lloyds TSB and HSBC have signed a £450m deal to help build the Lincs offshore wind farm in a move that shows a growing willingness by financial institutions to provide long-term...

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