59 minutes ago UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

The plant, which makes Vauxhall Vivaro vans, was due to be overhauled next year to make electric models

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77 minutes ago Vauxhall owner Stellantis blames EV rules as it closes Luton van plant

1,100 jobs at risk as auto group says government mandate played a ‘significant role’

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2 hours ago Around 1,100 jobs at risk as Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton factory

Stellantis said it was expecting to close the site in April next year.

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3 hours ago Vauxhall's Luton plant to close with fears over 1,100 jobs as production moved

Vauxhall owner Stellantis has announce a big shake-up of van production in the UK

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5 hours ago Labour bows to pressure from carmakers to rethink strict rules on Britain's transition to electric vehicles after manufacturers issued dire warnings on job losses

Downing Street today confirmed ministers will launch a consultation on current plans following intense lobbying by firms.

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6 hours ago Ministers 'bow to pressure to reconsider electric vehicle sales rules' after manufacturers issued dire warnings of job losses and lost investment

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is expected to announce a 'fast track' consultation into proposed changes following intense lobbying by firms.

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7 hours ago Ministers 'bow to pressure to ease electric vehicle targets' after manufacturers issued dire warnings of job losses and lost investment

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is expected to announce a 'fast track' consultation into proposed changes following intense lobbying by firms.

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