UK's attractiveness to renewables investors hits lowest point yet in worldwide ranking

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UK drops from 11th to 13th place in influential EY index as government focuses attention on gas and nuclear

The UK's attractiveness as a destination for renewable energy investment has reached an all-time low, according to the latest report published today by EY. In the consultancy giant's latest Renewable...

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