Green Share Bill: MP pushes for law to help cooperatives to raise green investment

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Private members Bill from Labour's Anna McMorrin aims to create a level playing-field for cooperatives and mutuals seeking to raise funds for environmental projects

A new law that would make itr easier for cooperatives and community associations to raise investment for environmental projects has been tabled in Parliament. The Co-operative and Community Benefit...

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