Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is ‘no route to net zero’ that ignores concerns of businesses after wave of closures• Jonathan Reynolds: If we delay the UK’s drive for electric vehicles,...
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Read MorePrime minister ignores advice of official body and says UK still on track to meet 2050 targetUK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak has vowed to press ahead with watering down key green measures despite intense...
Read MoreFirms call for support as government warns they could fined for every combustion engine sold in 2024Carmakers in the UK will be mandated to sell electric vehicles from 1 January or face a fine for every combustion engine sold,...
Read MorePrime minister vows to press ahead with watering down green measures and says UK still on track for net zeroUK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak has vowed to press ahead with watering down measures to combat...
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Read MorePrime minister accuses Labour of being ‘anti-motorist’ and says Keir Starmer is a political opportunistRishi Sunak has ordered a formal review into low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) schemes, as he sought again to use...
Read MoreLevelling up secretary calls for scrutiny of green policy but says ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars is ‘immovable’UK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s plan to ban the sale of new petrol and...
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