Budget 2017: Climate change overlooked as Hammond promises green skills and transport boost

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Green groups criticise Chancellor's failure to mention climate change and low carbon industry in Budget speech

Green businesses were left disappointed today after Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered a budget that made no mention of climate change or the low carbon economy and deferred a host of crucial environmental...

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