Reports: Treasury weighs cuts to GB Energy budget

James Murray
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Reports: Treasury weighs cuts to GB Energy budget

The FT reports upcoming Spending Review could see cuts to clean energy spending plans, including proposals for low interest loans to support green home upgrades

The Treasury is reportedly drawing up plans that could cut funding for the government's GB Energy investment vehicle, as part of the upcoming Spending Review. The Financial Times reported this morning...

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