Budget 2021: Treasury trails green bond launch and £22bn UK Infrastructure Bank plans

Michael Holder
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak set to unveil slew of green investment measures as pressure mounts on government for ambitious net zero recovery drive

The Treasury has trailed a slew of major green measures it expects to form part of Wednesday's Budget announcement, including further details underpinning its plan for the UK's first sovereign green bond...

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