Despite declining domestic production and ambitions to pivot away from fossil fuels, oil and gas still meet three-quarters of the UK’s energy needs, with gas alone supplying over 85% of domestic heating and cooking for homes and often providing more than half of electricity generation during low renewable output.
The UK government is set to review electric vehicle (EV) sales rules through a “fast track” consultation, following pressure from carmakers who argue that current sales targets are too ambitious given weaker-than-expected demand, according to the BBC.