Report: Cameron sets sights on halving 'green levies'

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Times reports that Warm Home Discount, ECO, Renewable Obligation and feed-in tariffs are all up for discussion

Negotiations between the coalition parties over how to cut 'green taxes' are set to start next week, with The Times reporting this morning that the Prime Minister will push for a halving of the social...

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