High Court rules solar firms entitled to compensation over illegal subsidy cuts

James Murray
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Solar companies to pursue claim for £132m after crucial ruling, as government signals that it will appeal against court decision

The long-running saga over the government's controversial 2011 decision to cut financial support for solar installations has taken another twist today, as the High Court ruled that the unlawful policy...

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