Labour prepares to cut electric car targets in net zero retreat

The UK Labour government is planning to reduce its electric vehicle targets as part of a broader shift in its net zero strategy. Deputy Prime Minister Louise Haigh is set to lead a meeting to finalize these adjustments to the zero-emission vehicle mandate.
Why it matters
This signals a potential policy pivot in the UK's climate commitments, reflecting the political and economic challenges of transitioning to electric transport.
Ministers are expected to sign off on cuts to electric-car targets this week in Labour’s latest retreat from net zero.
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