4 d. ago Target to clear driving test backlog to be missed by up to eight months

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told MPs her department is aiming to end the backlog by summer 2026.

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2 w. ago The five changes under Starmer’s relaxed electric vehicle targets

The ‘bold changes’ come after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all foreign car imports

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2 w. ago As Starmer relaxes electric car targets, here's what it really means for YOU: Five major changes including a stay of execution for hybrids

The PM has dramatically watered down the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, and provided more lenience to manufacturers tasked with meeting binding EV sales targets.

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3 w. ago Starmer promises ‘bold changes’ to rules over electric cars in response to Trump tariffs

Department for Transport officials said ‘flexibilities’ in electric vehicle targets will help carmakers transition away from petrol engines

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3 w. ago Starmer promises ‘bold changes’ to rules over electric cars in response to Trump’s tariffs

Department for Transport officials said ‘flexibilities’ in electric vehicle targets will help carmakers transition away from petrol engines

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3 w. ago Ministers 'to water down Net Zero electric car targets next week' in bid to prop up UK industry after Trump tariffs

No10 refused to be drawn on claims that the zero emission vehicles (ZEV) mandate could be eased next week, with targets downgraded.

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