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Back to profileHuge increase in electric cars over past three years, study shows
It’s hugely encouraging to see how the EV market has evolved to give motorists more choice.
Huge increase in electric cars over past three years, study shows
It’s hugely encouraging to see how the EV market has evolved to give motorists more choice.
Number of young people not in education, employment or training falls
We cannot keep treating this as a failure of individual ambition when the evidence points so clearly to structural failure.
Number of young people not in education, employment or training falls
The transition from education into the workplace is fragmented and poorly supported. Young people are being left to navigate a complex and disconnected jobs and training landscape largely on their own.
Government to invest £65m in electric vehicle firms
The IMI is calling for further action to explicitly recognise automotive servicing and repair skills as part of the EV transition infrastructure.
Demand for EVs drives new car market to eighth consecutive month of growth
The SMMT’s data shows strong performance year on year but underlines the continued industry concern around the ZEV Mandate.
Andy Burnham commits to cutting Neets numbers but declines to set a date
For too long, career paths that didn’t involve university have been viewed as second best.
Treasury drops plan to force new EVs to have mileage checks for pay per mile tax
We are, therefore, urging government to adopt a number of practices we proposed in our submission to the consultation.
Spike in demand for EVs drives 11.4% uplift in new car market
The uplift in new car sales for June is welcome news for the automotive industry.
EV sales targets risk blocking UK investment, industry warns
The SMMT makes a valid point about the reality check needed on whether the 2030 target for the ZEV mandate can be reached.
Shifting EV targets for sixth time would be ‘totally crazy’, ministers told
It’s important that a relaxed target isn’t seen by the wider sector as a signal to slow down on training and skills investment.
Boost in demand for EVs sparks strongest May for new car sales since 2019
A new vehicle on the road is only half the picture.