- The UK government is reportedly preparing to relax electric vehicle transition targets for carmakers following industry warnings that current goals are unattainable.
- Louise Haigh is set to chair a meeting with transport, energy and business ministers on Wednesday to finalise proposed adjustments to the policy.
- Proposed changes include reducing the mandated proportion of zero-emission vehicle sales required by 2030 from 80 per cent to 60 per cent.
- Labour MPs concerned with climate commitments are expected to push back against the dilution of the government's main decarbonisation strategy.
- A government spokesperson stated that no official decisions have been taken and reaffirmed commitment to phasing out pure petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
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