Autumn Statement 2014: Green business reaction

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What the sector is saying about George Osborne's mid-year financial update

Chancellor George Osborne today delivered his final Autumn statement before next year's election, promising tax relief for firms investing in flood defences and R&D. Earlier this week, Osborne had confirmed...

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