Britain's State Investment Funds Get £20bn More — and Need a Watchdog
The NWF gets £15.4bn more and the BBB £5bn, but who checks whether these state funds truly add value? Calls grow for an OBR-style watchdog over Britain's PuFins.
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British Business Bank
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British Business Bank
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