Reports: Renewable energy subsidy changes pencilled in for this week

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Reports suggest compromise between DECC and the Treasury could yet be agreed

A delayed government announcement on changes to renewable energy subsidies could be made this week, according to reports suggesting officials are nearing a compromise agreement after a high-profile row...

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