David Cameron: 'It's time the market got to work on climate change'

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UK Prime Minister says he is 'fully behind' François Hollande's ambitions for a global climate deal

David Cameron has pledged to do more to encourage businesses to invest in clean technologies, as the government set aside £50m for a new climate finance loan facility. Following a meeting with French...

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