Queen's Speech: Green business hopes build for beefed up Environment Bill

Michael Holder
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The long-awaited Environment Bill is expected to set out details of UK's post-Brexit green regulatory regime - and sources expect a 'thundering big bill'

The government is planning to unleash a major green policy push as it gears up for a potential General Election with the release of its much-anticipated Environment Bill early next week, BusinessGreen...

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