Green energy jobs surge leaves UK economy in its wake

Will Nichols
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Figures from the Renewable Energy Association show a nine per cent increase from 2012/13 to 2013/14, while nationally jobs rose 1.2 per cent

Green energy jobs have grown seven times faster than the UK average over the past two financial years, industry figures reveal. Data released by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) ahead of its annual...

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