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
Rishi Sunak’s government risks looking incapable of honouring a commitment Net zero rollback could be a disaster for business confidence, with cars policy looking particularly perverse The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
Sadiq Khan attacks Rishi Sunak for ‘delay and dither’ on climate at UN summit Mr Khan said global cities like London are ‘the ones willing to take the tough calls’ Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023
Crisis-hit CBI shelves plans for tie-up with manufacturing body Make UK Confederation of British Industry tells members it is confident an alternative emergency cash rescue will be found The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel cars that had been due to take effect in 2030 The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
‘We need more investment, not less’: UK voters on Sunak’s net zero rollback ‘Red wall’ constituents critical of prime minister’s plan to water down climate commitments The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
The UK is missing out on EU collaboration to improve treatment for rare diseases Letter: The absence of an agreement on participation in European Reference Networks has negated years of progress on providing the best care for patients, says Prof Marc Tischkowitz The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
Best electric tricycles for adults to buy in the UK We rollin’, they hatin’ Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak announces major weakening of UK's net zero policies RISHI Sunak has unveiled a major rollback of the UK’s climate policies. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023
Scotland’s gender reform bill was not blocked due to policy row, court told Lawyer for UK government calls claim a ‘red herring’ as Holyrood seeks to overturn veto The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
U.K. Online Safety Act: The good, the bad, and the ugly The now-agreed bill will mandate age verification or estimation, introduce a new censorship regime, and possibly undermine encryption. Fortune · Sep 20, 2023
Sunak should be wary of backtracking on net zero – what history tells us about flip-flopping on the environment Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech in which he announced delays to key net zero targets, including postponing the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. It is a remarkable event given that the UK Conservative party has at least paid lipservice to environmental concerns… The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023
What time are Aespa on stage at London’s 02 Arena? It will be their first show in the UK after making their US debut at Coachella last year Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak announces U-turn on key green targets UK prime minister delays ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars as he pushes back net zero goals The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
Fortune · Sep 20, 2023 H&M has been charging American customers to return items for weeks now—and it just widened its program to the UK Returns in store will still be free.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Tata Steel to begin Port Talbot job cuts within months, say unions Timeframe of large-scale redundancies discussed at meeting with bosses days after firm secured £500m state support package
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Share your view on Sunak delaying the UK’s switch to electric cars We want to hear prospective car buyers’ reactions to the prime minister’s announcement, and whether it’s impacted the type of vehicle they will buy
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023 'Irrelevant' if Alister Jack laid Section 35 order over policy dispute, court told IT is “irrelevant” if Alister Jack blocked Scotland’s gender reforms due to a policy disagreement, a UK Government law officer told the Court…
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge The case explored the UK Government’s use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop Scottish Government legislation gaining royal assent.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 UK net zero policies: what has Sunak scrapped and what do changes mean? PM has outlined plans to delay some climate targets, saying they will save people money. Experts give their view
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Stars join King Charles at Versailles banquet during French state visit Visit designed in part as show of friendship to reset UK-French relationship after Brexit years
The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023 Rising costs and delays don't necessarily mean HS2 is failing – an expert in new infrastructure development explains The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Reports have said that Sunak…
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023 OPINION - UK government clashes with Meta: Tech and Science Daily podcast The controversial Online Safety Bill has passed its last parliamentary hurdle in the House of Lords, meaning it will finally become law after years of delay.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Woman whose home was hit by floods 12 times says Tory net zero u-turn is ‘horrific’ Mary Long-Dhonau, 59, says her Worcester home has been flooded several times and weakening commitments on climate will make matters worse for many
The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023 The UK re-joining the Horizon research funding scheme benefits Europe too – the data backs it up The UK has just rejoined the EU’s flagship research funding programmes, Horizon Europe and Copernicus. This is great news for science, the EU and the UK.