About 23 per cent of new cars sold this year in the UK were EVs, below the government’s target of 28 per cent. The target is set to increase to 80 per cent in 2030. The spokesperson said ministers had recently demonstrated their commitment by increasing funding for consumer grants for electric cars.

The European Union must reform or risk becoming irrelevant as the rivalry between China and the U.S. sparks a new era without precedent, posing challenges on security, energy, technology and trade, a report led by Tony Blair and Jamie Dimon says.

Starmer Erasmus deal sees UK rejoin EU scheme for £570m, opening universities to students from Turkey, Algeria, Egypt amid Brexit unwind. Critics decry migration risks and costs.