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The delay to the deadline for sales of new fossil fuel cars has sparked a wave of frustrated responses from within the automotive industry.
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced a major u-turn on the government’s climate commitments, reports the Guardian.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper is expected to announce shortly that by 2030 at least 80% of new cars sold by manufacturers must be zero emission.
Ministers today said it will come into force in January, claiming the electric car sales targets for motor firms will be confirmed 'very soon'.
The UK Prime Minister announced a reversal on several climate pledges but has attracted criticism on all sides.