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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bancroft

Energy trade body criticises Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ‘sudden’ announcement of windfall tax on renewables

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Business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has been criticised for failing to properly consult the energy sector before “suddenly” announcing a windfall tax on renewable companies.

In a harsh criticism of the way the new policy was unveiled, Lord John Hutton, chairman of industry body Energy UK, said it was “not helpful to make announcements like this without a proper consultation of industry”.

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