72 minutes 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

6 hours ago Cops challenge driver to attend station after car seized for driving offences near Scots school

In a message to the driver, police in Bonnybridge, near Falkirk, said the driver is "welcome to collect" their seizure notice after it was spotted without insurance.

Transport

23 hours ago John Swinney faces plastic pollution plea as world leaders close in on landmark treaty

he First Minister was warned he must step up action at home after a decade of nearly static recycling rates.

Politics

27 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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27 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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29 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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29 hours ago New asylum hotels act as a 'massive incentive' for small boat migrant crossings, ministers warned after it emerged seven more have been opened since Labour came to power

UK Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle revealed last week that asylum hotel use had risen since Labour entered government.

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