Updated: UK to face EU court over Green Deal tax breaks

Jessica Shankleman
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European Commission argues reduced VAT is not the best way to boost energy efficiency and deliver aims of the Green Deal

The European Commission has confirmed it will take the UK to court in an attempt to force the Treasury to impose the full rate of VAT on energy-saving goods, warning tax breaks will not help deliver the...

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