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As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again?

Vauxhall’s proposed closure of its Luton plant has been blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles

The Independent UK

Vauxhall owner was ‘confident’ about meeting EV rules before factory shutdown

Exclusive: Stellantis executive’s recent comments to investors undermine claim Luton closure was down to emission mandate

The Guardian - UK

Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous government for the 1,100 jobs at risk.

The Independent UK

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Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

Evening Standard

Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

It comes after Vauxhall-owner Stellantis said it would close its van-making plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard

UK politics live: Esther Rantzen pens heartfelt letter on assisted dying - urging MPs to vote on ‘vital’ issue

Dame Esther, who is terminally ill, has been a strong advocate for changing the law to allow dying adults to take their own lives in limited circumstances, without fear of their families being prosecuted for helping them

The Independent UK

Electric vehicle targets not working as intended, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he was ‘profoundly concerned’ about the impact of the policy following news Vauxhall owner would close a factory in Luton.

Evening Standard

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UK ready for ‘all eventualities’ if Trump launches trade war, says Reynolds

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Donald Trump’s plans were ‘the big question facing global trading relationships’.

Evening Standard

Russia bars UK Cabinet ministers over ‘hostile actions’

Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among 30 UK citizens put on a ‘stop list’ published by Russia

Evening Standard

Business Secretary to confirm Government will consult on easing EV rules

Jonathan Reynolds will give a speech to the annual dinner of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi relaunch UK-India trade talks stalled over relaxing visa rules

The negotiations will reopen at the start of next year

Evening Standard

UK set to relaunch trade talks with India, Downing Street confirms

Discussions will reopen at the start of next year, following a bilateral meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi at the G20 summit.

Evening Standard

UK to relaunch ‘vital’ trade talks with India in early 2025

Sir Keir Starmer seeks ‘new strategic partnership’ after G20 meeting with Narendra Modi

The Independent UK

UK to relaunch trade talks with India at start of next year

The PM said boosting economic growth ‘is key to improving living standards for working people’

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UK would weigh consequences of US trade demands if adverse to EU ties – Reynolds

The Business Secretary also suggested Britain would be unlikely to simply ‘replicate’ Washington’s stance towards China on trade.

The Guardian - UK

Post Office plan to close 115 branches and cut jobs condemned as ‘immoral’

Unions criticise decision that puts up to 2,000 jobs at risk and comes amid inquiry into Horizon IT scandal

Evening Standard

Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts

Chairman Nigel Railton is to announce new cost-cutting measures that could result in the closure of more than 100 branches across the country.

The Guardian - UK

Post Office to announce branch closures and job cuts in cost-cutting drive

Company seeking to shut or refranchise most of its crown post offices and cut up to 1,000 head office positions

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The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch says ministers let bureaucracy hold up payments to wronged subpostmasters

Tory leader blamed ‘too much bureaucracy’ for lenghty waits in payouts for wronged subpostmaster

Evening Standard

Government allowed bureaucracy to get in way of Horizon redress – Kemi Badenoch

Mrs Badenoch and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds gave evidence to the inquiry on Monday.

Evening Standard

Post Office corporate culture at root of Horizon scandal – Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he takes ‘ultimate responsibility’ at governmental level for full, fair and prompt redress.

The Independent UK

Post Office corporate culture at root of Horizon scandal – business secretary

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he takes ‘ultimate responsibility’ for ensuring wronged subpostmasters are given full, fair and prompt redress

Evening Standard

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget clears first House of Commons hurdle

MPs approved a series of Budget resolutions on Wednesday, which included an increase to employers’ national insurance contributions and a vapes tax.

The Independent UK

‘Budget emperor has no clothes’ says shadow minister as MPs continue debate

The final day of debate on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years is taking place in the Commons.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer appoints former Tony Blair aide as new No 10 political director

Keir Starmer has appointed a former aide to Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown as his new political director ...

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