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The Bank of England’s new ​‘net zero’ mandate could be a game changer
Finance is no silver bullet for climate challenges but it is one of the single most important things to get right

By
Lukasz Krebel
06 May 2021

The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee meets today, and will publish its first Monetary Policy Report since the Bank was given an updated ​‘net zero’ mandate at the March Budget. The Bank’s role has evolved over time, in response to changes in the economy and society’s expectations. Now we are at another juncture, faced with the Covid-19

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Building a green stimulus for Covid-19
Lukasz Krebel explains NEF’s recovery plan for a greener, fairer future

By
Lukasz Krebel
11 August 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a deep economic shock, and the latest forecasts show that there could be 3 million people out of work by next Christmas.
At the same time the environmental breakdown is only getting worse.
The good news is the government can launch a green recovery programme that helps create secure, well-paid jobs and tackles the climate emergency head on. Here’s how:
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