Ford UK boss warns Rachel Reeves against higher taxes on electric vehicles Lisa Brankin says new levies could discourage switch to EVs amid reports chancellor mulling pay-per-mile charge The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Ford GB’s managing director on Ford’s past, present and future Lisa Brankin joined Ford GB as a graduate trainee in 1990. Now she’s running the business as chair and managing director. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Cheaper loans on table to urge UK motorists to EVs, plus cuts in fines for firms Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is ‘no route to net zero’ that ignores concerns of businesses after wave of closures The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate It comes after Vauxhall-owner Stellantis said it would close its van-making plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Ford Doesn't Want UK To Delay 2030 Combustion Engine Ban For New Vehicles [UPDATE] A bump to 2035 matches the EU deadline, but Ford's UK boss says the delay undermines the EV transition. Motor1 · Sep 20, 2023
Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments The Prime Minister was due to deliver a speech in Downing Street setting out a ‘proportionate’ approach to cutting emissions. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Ford and Eon lead furious business backlash to Sunak plan to row back on net zero pledges PM has called an emergency cabinet meeting ahead of 4.30pm press conference to set out his net zero plans The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023