More money for green industries, but little relief for SMEs and the poorest in UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans
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UK risks green leadership as energy firms consider moving investment abroad
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European banks’ financial data paints positive picture
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Switzerland allows retail investors access to cryptocurrency platform
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