Green businesses slam chancellor for 'meddling' with UK's low carbon future

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Renewable energy firms back Lord Lawson's call for Chancellor to 'concentrate on his day job'

It might be the only occasion when you will see green businesses agree with renowned climate change sceptic Lord Lawson. But when it comes to Lawson's recent call for the Chancellor to "concentrate...

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