Thursday, 24 May 2012

Critics attack fuel bill cap

Plans to cap charges on fuel bills risk undermining the government’s flagship green deal programme of energy efficiency improvements.

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  • Stuck in the starting gate?

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    It’s the only game in town, but will it be a success? MP Alan Whitehead assesses the green deal’s chances.

  • Green guru

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  • Foreign intervention

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