Electric cars

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Private hire drivers in Reading say new rules on vehicle age and operator requirements could force some out of the trade.

The road will eventually surround the UK's biggest electric vehicle battery plant in Somerset.

The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.

Thurrock will get more than 4,000 charge points to encourage drivers to switch to electric cars.

The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

Environment Minister Steve Luce says the plan did not have public backing.