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Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has launched the consultation to ask for views from industry

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

A think tank said this is because the zero-emission vehicle mandate takes into account credits from selling low-emission petrol and diesel cars.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Hill farmers’ finances ‘in jeopardy’ from delays to new farming schemes – report

Nature and climate targets, and efforts to reduce flooding, are also threatened by a lack of support for upland farming businesses, a think tank said.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

UK investment helping overseas farmers struggling with climate change – analysis

The UK has co-invested in at least 348 projects helping overseas farmers struggling with climate change, the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Harvest in England the second worst on record because of wet weather

Wheat haul in England estimated to be down by 21%, with Britain’s wine producers also hit hard

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

Millions to pay lower summer energy bills as UK price cap drops

Cap falls by £122 to a typical £1,568 a year – but bills are expected to rise again in October when the cap ends

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024

Make accreditation mandatory for low-carbon heating installers, says Which?

Widening government-run scheme would counter mistrust among householders, says consumer group

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

Plug-in hybrid cars ‘costing £500 a year more to refuel than lab tests suggest’

Analysis of real-world data suggests annual cost of fuelling PHEVs is nearly double manufacturers’ claims

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

Sunak to launch food security index as 8% fall in UK self-sufficiency predicted

Farmer confidence at low ebb amid fears for their future as experts say extreme weather will hit crop yields

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

UK farmers consider quitting after extreme wet weather and low profits

Farmers ‘on the brink’ after record rains, phasing out of EU subsidies and price volatility

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024