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Sep 2023
17m 57s

Cleaner energy, Zopa Bank and City of Lo...

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Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Scottish Power about why there’s been a blow for ministers and their plans for a greener UK. Plus, hear from the chief executive of Zopa Bank about its planned expansion. And chairman of the policy committee at the City of London Corporation joins the show to discuss a package of reforms and initiatives that could ap ... Show More
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