Ministers urged to pause sale of Green Investment Bank over 'asset stripping' fears

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Climate Minister quizzed on plans in House of Commons, as Environmental Audit Committee demands rethink of controversial privatisation

The government's controversial plans to sell off the state-owned Green Investment Bank (GIB) have today come under fresh scrutiny, as Climate Change Minister Nick Hurd was questioned about the move in...

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