Reports: Chancellor considering Climate Change Levy hike

BusinessGreen staff
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With fuel duty increase ruled out, the Treasury is considering increasing Climate Change Levy on gas use in bid to raise revenue and curb emissions

Chancellor Philip Hammond is considering a sharp increase in the Climate Change Levy (CCL) imposed on businesses in a move designed to incentivise investments in clean energy and efficiency measures...

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