Government pledges £2bn export finance for overseas 'clean growth' projects

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Jeffreys Bay wind farm in South Africa | Credit: Mainstream Renewable Power
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Jeffreys Bay wind farm in South Africa | Credit: Mainstream Renewable Power

Move follows criticism from MPs over levels of support UK Export Finance has given to fossil fuel projects in low and middle income countries in recent years

Up to £2bn of support has been allocated for businesses embarking on 'clean growth' projects overseas through the UK's Export Finance (UKEF) facility, the government confirmed today. Through the UKEF,...

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