Electric cars

Decision taken following "public feedback and concerns about affordability", says minister.

Drivers without off-street parking will benefit from 3,000 new on-street car charging points.

Firms can apply for grants of up to £3m to help them compete in the electric vehicle market.

Councillors in Leeds say the move is part of its plan to become the UK's first net zero city.

Essex Police has partnered with First Bus to charge its growing fleet of electric vehicles.

Ministers indicate they could deviate from agreed plans to phase out carbon-emitting vehicles from 2030.

The £12m scheme is part of a national strategy to expand access to on-street charging.