Government unveils plan to boost support for energy intensive industries

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Government unveils plan to boost support for energy intensive industries

New consultation proposes extending exemption from environmental and policy costs enjoyed by energy intensive industries

The government has today unveiled plans to strengthen the support package for energy-intensive industries that are facing soaring energy bills as a result of surging global gas prices. The Department...

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