Green Homes Grant: Only fraction of vouchers issued despite strong demand

Michael Holder
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Little more than a quarter of vouchers sought by householders have been issued over the past six months, official data shows

The embattled Green Homes Grant Scheme is still facing major administrative problems, with the latest official figures showing little more a quarter of vouchers sought by householders to help towards the...

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