EDF attempts to bounce government into "green levy" cuts

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Company accused of issuing "threat" to government as it insists price hike could be followed by further increases if government changes to efficiency schemes are "less than anticipated"

The row over the impact of "green levies" has taken a surprise turn with EDF Energy today announcing lower than expected price rises, but warning it could impose a second price hike in the coming weeks...

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