Government to look into electric vehicle target mandate after Vauxhall van factory closure

Chancellor vows support for car industry in EV shift

The Chancellor has pledged “proper support” for the car industry as the Government phases out new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2030. Rachel Reeves confirmed a consultation is underway to review inherited plans, including potential fines for firms not meeting electric vehicle sales targets. She emphasised the need to balance the transition with maintaining investment and jobs in Britain, ensuring the automotive sector thrives during the shift to electric vehicles. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rachel Reeves to decide stance on assisted dying bill

Rachel Reeves said she would study proposals for assisted dying in the coming days, and believed there was enough time for scrutiny of the legislation. She said: “Like all MPs, I need to study the Bill ahead of Friday. It is a big decision, with wide-ranging consequences and so I will be doing that in the next couple of days. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn