The government’s net-zero electric car plan dominates a number of British newspapers today. According to the Daily Mail, Labour’s net-zero plans were thrown into chaos after the recent Vauxhall factory closure was attributed to electric car sales targets. As a result, Downing Street announced that an urgent review of the policy would be launched in the coming weeks, amid repeated warnings that the policy was putting jobs at risk. Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph reports that there will be a possible dilution of legislation governing electric vehicles. Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, confirmed that there could be a review of the government’s zero-emission vehicle mandate, following composed “warnings from carmakers” that the regulation was a threat to the industry’s future.
The Times brings attention to the Vauxhall factory closure in Luton, in which over 1,000 jobs were put at risk as the stock exchange reacted negatively, fearing the likelihood of car manufacturers being hit with ruinous fines as a result of electric vehicle targets. Four UK ministers were forced into talks with factories to discuss the matter directly. Talking about the positive things that have happened, the Times reports that US President Joe Biden welcomed the recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it “good news”.
The Guardian presents the “historic” deal promising to end Lebanon’s 14-month war. An image from the paper shows smoke rising above Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli air strikes that the publication describes as “the heaviest to date on the city”. Meanwhile, the i Paper reveals that the Labour party is setting up a significant weight-loss injection trial in Manchester with a US pharmaceutical firm. The trial will assess the impact of obesity on employment over a period of five years. The ceasefire was brokered by the US and France.
Free breakfast clubs will be available to all primary schools according to the Daily Mirror. The move is part of Labour’s effort to prevent undernourished children from struggling to learn. Heads can apply to be one of the 750 councils, where the pilot program will begin in April before launching across England in 2026. The Financial Times examines US President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to “slap punitive tariffs” on his most significant trading partners, such as Mexico, Canada, and China. According to Erica York of the Tax Foundation, a Washington-based think-tank, the situation would disrupt economies and significantly increase costs.
Lastly, we see in the Metro that a dance class teacher has talked of the “horrific knife attack that left three little girls dead” in Southport in July. This is the first time that the 28-year-old, who was injured protecting children at the Taylor Swift-themed event, has spoken about the event. She spoke at a vigil for women and girls who have lost their lives due to male violence
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