Queen cuts ribbon on Co-op HQ - the world's greenest building

Jessica Shankleman
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Co-operative Group's Manchester HQ awarded highest ever rating by BREEAM green building standard

The Queen has today officially opened what has been named the world's most environmentally friendly building - the Co-operative Group's new £105m Manchester headquarters. With its highly energy efficient...

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