CBI: 'Double-down' on green energy investment to combat rising UK inflation

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Upwards inflationary pressure is being largely driven by surging fossil fuel energy costs
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Upwards inflationary pressure is being largely driven by surging fossil fuel energy costs

Britain’s biggest business group reiterates call for major investment in home and building energy saving measures as UK inflation hits 30-year high

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has reiterated its calls for increased investment in green energy and building efficiency measures in order to combat rapidly rising inflation in the UK, which...

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