1 hour ago Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous government for the 1,100 jobs at risk.

Economics

3 hours ago Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

Events

7 hours ago UK politics live: Ministers poised to water down electric car rules as Starmer faces PMQs

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds is ‘profoundly concerned’ after electric car rules for manufacturers

Politics

8 hours ago Labour panic on Net Zero: Business Secretary says government has 'heard' backlash at EVs targets after Luton plant is SHUT

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds signalled an overhaul of EV targets after Vauxhall announced plans to close its van-making factory in Luton.

Politics

17 hours ago Electric vehicle targets not working as intended, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he was ‘profoundly concerned’ about the impact of the policy following news Vauxhall owner would close a factory in Luton.

Economics

22 hours ago UK ready for ‘all eventualities’ if Trump launches trade war, says Reynolds

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Donald Trump’s plans were ‘the big question facing global trading relationships’.

Politics

23 hours 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’

Politics

24 hours ago Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets

In what appeared to be a swipe at the government's tough electric vehicle sales targets, Stellantis said the announcement was made 'within the context of the UK's ZEV mandate'.

Events

25 hours ago Business Secretary to confirm Government will consult on easing EV rules

Jonathan Reynolds will give a speech to the annual dinner of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

Politics