Green business leaders recognised in New Year Honours List

James Murray
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Green business leaders recognised in New Year Honours List

CEOs, politicians, civil servants, and green campaigners among those honoured for services to business and the environment

Scores of leading figures from across the green economy have today been recognised among the more than 1,200 recipients named in the New Year Honour's List. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed those...

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