Boris Johnson touts £350m innovation funding to fuel 'green, sustainable recovery'

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PM marks first year in Number 10 with support for raft of CCS, hydrogen, green construction, space and transport projects

The Prime Minister has marked his first year in office by unveiling a £350m green funding package today to support efforts to drive down carbon emissions from heavy industry, construction, space and transport,...

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