Government expands energy costs support to hundreds more UK firms

BusinessGreen staff
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Steelmakers, recycling plants, chemicals manufacturers and other energy-intensive firms urged to apply for new phase of Energy Bill Discount Scheme

Hundreds of energy-intensive UK businesses are being encouraged to apply for fresh government support to help them cope with soaring energy costs through a new scheme launched today. Aimed at steelmakers,...

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