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Gove hints investment zones may be scrapped

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has hinted that investment zones may be scrapped in a review of policies by the new administration.

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By Michael Burton | 31 October 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has hinted that investment zones may be scrapped in a review of policies by the new administration.

The zones aimed to entice businesses with tax cuts and relaxed planning rules but caused fears among councils they could mean a reduction in environmental protection for the green belt.

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