BUSINESSJun 14 · 12:37 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDGwyn Topham Transport correspondent

UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure

The UK government is considering less ambitious 2030 electric vehicle sales targets due to pressure from the car industry and unions, which warned that strict goals would penalize manufacturers and risk jobs. Keir Starmer is prepared to override Ed Miliband's stance on the issue.

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