8 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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9 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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9 hours ago Job losses unavoidable as Culture Perth and Kinross implements cuts to its library and museum services

As well as library closures, Alyth Museum will close and Perth Art Gallery looks set to move to seasonal opening from next October

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10 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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45 hours ago Tax rises in Budget will ‘hit growth’ of UK companies, business chief will warn

CBI boss will say measures announced by government have made it harder for firms to ‘take a chance’ on hiring new people

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45 hours ago Labour's Budget tax bomb will hit growth, investment and jobs, business chiefs warn

The CBI says that the £25billion National Insurance raid has pushed industries such as retail and hospitality into 'crisis containment' while other sectors are now focusing on 'damage control'.

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