Pickles takes further steps to block onshore wind farms

Jessica Shankleman
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RenewableUK warns decision to extend recovery powers is a "costly mistake", as new report warns Tory wind farm cap would push up costs of decarbonisation

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has extended his powers to personally block onshore wind farm planning applications, in a move that has raised fresh questions from businesses over whether he is "playing...

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