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Rules on UK car firms relaxed ahead of 2030 petrol vehicles ban

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Rules on UK car firms going all-electric to be relaxed ahead of 2030 petrol vehicles ban.

Ban on producing new petrol and diesel cars will come into effect in 2030 .

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander says rules will be relaxed to "protect and create jobs" Opposition parties say the measures will not be enough to boost the UK car industry.