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Burnham gives mixed Net Zero signals; ministers eye EV cuts amid PM’s climate-summit trip.
Ministers are considering cutting the 2030 EV sales mandate from 80% to between 50% and 70%.
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“Burnham's mixed signals on Net Zero: Ministers 'finally poised to cut EV targets' as PM heads for climate summit”
“The Government finally looks set to water down rules demanding that 80 per cent of new cars sold in the UK are electric by 2030.”
UK ministers poised to cut EV targets ahead of COP summit
Key points
- Government reportedly ready to ease rules mandating 80% EV sales by 2030.
- Hybrid and petrol/diesel sales phase-out timelines remain 2035 and 2030 respectively.
- Louise Haigh to chair Cabinet committee on net zero issues this week.
- Prime Minister recused from decision due to wife’s EV work, unclear timing before COP.
- UK aims to balance domestic net zero caution with leadership on the world stage.
Other reports
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Labour ‘plans to cut EV targets’ despite backlash from MPs”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
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8 8 Burnham gives mixed Net Zero signals; ministers eye EV cuts amid PM’s climate-summit trip.
Ministers are considering cutting the 2030 EV sales mandate from 80% to between 50% and 70%.