CBI chief lambasts government approach to green economy

UK companies stand to lose hundreds of billions of pounds in export opportunities over roll-back on renewables, warns John Cridland

The most senior voice of British business has blasted the government's performance on the "green economy", warning that UK companies will lose out on hundreds of billions of pounds in opportunities for overseas exports if ministers do not reverse direction.

John Cridland, director general of the CBI, delivered a scathing attack on government moves since the election that have weakened green policies and delivered "mixed messages" to companies seeking to capitalise on the UK's previous prowess on green business.