9 d. ago Trump’s second state visit to UK to be disrupted by ‘even bigger’ protests

Stop Trump coalition to dust off blimp, hoping demonstrations will surpass those during US president’s 2019 visitDonald Trump’s second visit to the UK later this year will be disrupted by “even bigger” protests than those that coincided with his state visit in his first term, campaigners have vowed.On Thursday Trump let slip that he expects to visit the UK in September, after Keir Starmer handed him a personal invitation from King Charles III during his visit to the White House in February. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Huge UK county pledges £21.3m in drastic move to get rid of petrol cars

In light of the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, this county has partnered with a major charge point operator to deliver thousands of new EV chargers

Economics

2 w. ago UK seaside town splashing £130m on major project after huge 2030 announcement

With Keir Starmer reinstating the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales, a popular seaside town is now undergoing a £130m development to accommodate the increase in electric vehicles

Economics

2 w. ago Voices: ‘Madman’s dream’ or breath of fresh air? Independent readers divided over 2030 petrol car ban

Our community share their views on the 2030 petrol car ban, from fears of ‘crippling infrastructure costs’ to hopes for ‘cleaner air and smarter incentives’

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2 w. ago What new 2030 petrol and diesel car ban means for drivers according to the AA

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be brought forward to 2030, Keir Starmer confirmed today. But what does this mean for motorists?

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer's 2030 fuel ban and what happens if you own any of these cars

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, which is set to take effect in 2030. Here's everything you need to know

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer hands car brands extension from petrol and diesel 2030 vehicle ban

In a speech today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Labour would be pushing ahead with its manifesto promise to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030

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2 w. ago AA explains what 2030 petrol and diesel car ban means for drivers

The ban applies to the sale of new and petrol vehicles - so you'll still be able to buy used petrol and diesel cars after this date

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer's 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and what it means for drivers

The ban had previously been extended to 2035 under the previous Conservative government, but the Prime Minister today confirmed he is bringing it back to the original 2030 deadline

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2 w. ago Putting the brakes on the 2030 petrol and diesel ban may be backing British businesses, but not British air quality

Today’s announcement puts less pressure on car makers to sell EVs, but the government has gone soft by trying to please all of the car makers all of the time, says Steve Fowler

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2 w. ago Map shows how many electric car charging points are in your area ahead of new ban

Keir Starmer is set to reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars - but some parts of the country have far less public charging infrastructure than others

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer to back 'British brilliance' with support for car industry in wake of tariffs

Prime Minister reinstates 2030 date for ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles amid ‘bold changes’ to boost exports

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer to relax green rules to boost UK car industry: PM will exempt work vans and supercars from 2030 ban on new petrol vehicles amid fallout from Donald Trump's tariff war

Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to 'back British brilliance' as he confirmed yesterday that luxury manufacturers, like Bentley and McLaren, are set to be exempted from the 2030 ban.

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3 w. ago PM to back ‘British brilliance’ with support for car industry in wake of tariffs

The Prime Minister will officially reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars on Monday.

Politics

3 w. ago Labour MP on Trump Tariffs: Britain needs to "keep calm and carry on"

Veteran and MP Mike Tapp commended Keir Starmer’s “statesman-like approach” to handling Trump’s tariffs

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump has approved Chagos Islands 'surrender' deal, says No10, paving the way for £9billion deal to give strategic archipelago to Mauritius

Hopes has been high among opponents of Sir Keir Starmer's plan to hand over the strategically important archipelago - and £9billion - that the US president might veto it.

Economics

3 w. ago Moment floodwater washes away cars as it sweeps through Greek island as ALL roads and schools are closed and 'stay inside' warning is issued

A powerful storm has lashed the Greek island of Paros, triggering widespread flooding and prompting authorities to close schools and impose a ban on all traffic except emergency vehicles.

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