Reports: Treasury mulls tweaks to fiscal rules to unlock green infrastructure investment drive

James Murray
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Reports: Treasury mulls tweaks to fiscal rules to unlock green infrastructure investment drive

Rachel Reeves said to be considering reforms that could free up £50bn for investment in strategically important infrastructure

The government is reportedly considering changes to its fiscal rules that would free up tens of billions of pounds for investment in new energy, grid, and rail projects. The Times reported today that...

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