UK car production fell sharply in October amid industry concerns about "intense pressure" on investment in electric vehicle-making. Output of all cars dropped by more than 14,000 vehicles from a year earlier,

This week's announcement of plans to close a Vauxhall van factory in Luton underlines the UK's ongoing struggle with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

Rules on electric vehicle (EV) sales could change as part of a "fast track" consultation from the government, the BBC understands. Carmakers with factories in the UK have been urging the government to alter the rules,

Electric vehicle targets are expected to be scaled back under new plans from the Government amid a downturn in demand for new EVs and pressure from struggling manufacturers pushing back against previous rules.