Aquind: Government loses bid to block cross-Channel electricity cable

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Aquind Ltd says it now plans to press ahead with laying cables through Portsmouth, Hampshire, to Normandy. Last year's decision to block the scheme was made by then Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. The company's proposal has faced objections from residents, campaigners and local MPs.

Published 5 months ago · Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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