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The Guardian view on Britain’s spluttering EV market: a recharge is needed

Editorial: Ministers should be bold and radical in taking measures to boost demand in a key sector of the green transition

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Harshita Brella ‘told mother her husband was going to kill her’ before she was found dead in car boot

Harshita Brella, 24, was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Ilford, east London, in November

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Harshita Brella said her husband 'will kill me', mother tells BBC Newsnight

Harshita Brella, 24, was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Brisbane Road, Ilford, east London, on November 14

Evening Standard

Stellantis’s Carlos Tavares: the hard-driving boss ejected from global carmaker

Firm rejects ruthless approach of former chief executive known for pushing for bigger profits

The Guardian - UK

Shares in Vauxhall owner Stellantis tumble after top boss quits abruptly

The car-making giant announced plans last week to shut its Luton van-making factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard

Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares resigns as carmaker struggles

Company, which makes Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot vehicles, says it aims to find new leader in first half of 2025

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‘It was looking positive’: Vauxhall workers in shock over Luton closure

The surprise relocation of the 120-year-old factory to Cheshire stands to end a proud part of Lutonian history

The Guardian - UK

Carmakers could get five more years to sell Prius-style hybrids to boost troubled industry

The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030, but an exemption for certain hybrid cars is under consideration

The Independent UK

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

KemiKaze her own worst enemy after another scattergun PMQs

Tory leader’s aim is as wild as her temper as she sets up Starmer’s rejoinders before madly demanding he resign

The Guardian - 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

UK Government To Review Auto Manufacturers' Electric Vehicle Targets

Britain's Labour government consults on auto manufacturers' sales targets amid shift to electric vehicles, addressing challenges faced by Stellantis and ot...

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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.

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Evening Standard

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

Starmer declines to repeat Chancellor’s pledge of no more borrowing or tax hikes

The Prime Minister was challenged in the Commons by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

Fortune

Vauxhall workers face 140-mile relocation or job loss as Stellantis shuts factory

More than 1,000 Vauxhall workers will need to move from Luton to Cheshire to keep their jobs as Stellantis consolidates EV manufacturing.

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets

Stellantis announced plans to shut the Luton factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

The Guardian - UK

Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton van factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

Stellantis says it will shift production from Bedfordshire to plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Evening Standard

Around 1,100 jobs at risk as Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton factory

Stellantis said it was expecting to close the site in April next year.

The Independent UK

UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

The plant, which makes Vauxhall Vivaro vans, was due to be overhauled next year to make electric models

Evening Standard

Speeding driver jailed after killing young man in hit-and-run crash

Ralph Fairhurst, 26, hit Kyle Middlemass, 20, in his Vauxhall Astra on Easter Road in Edinburgh in June 2022.

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