UK environmental consultancies deliver record growth, despite Brexit fears

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Research by Environmental Analyst suggests sector hit record value of £1.65bn in 2016 following annual growth of 6.3 per cent - but market fears Brexit-related headwinds

Despite some Brexit-related headwinds, environmental consultancies are proving relatively resilient, according to new market analysis, which confirms the sector generated record revenues in 2016. The...

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