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CAMPAIGNERS are pleading with the Scottish Government to bring forward the timescale for banning petrol and diesel cars in a bid to cut carbon emissions and harness a green recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
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VisitScotland and cycling body revamp bike routes as public transport concerns lead to surge in sales of second-hand cars
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Ministers will clear the way for a £6bn investment in railways in the north of England this week.
Cut VAT on fuel to get Britain moving, says Moto chief
Ken McMeikan is positioning himself as the champion of hard-up drivers. Moto has cut the price of fuel by 8p per litre at five petrol stations to better compete with supermarkets.
Sunday, 19 July 2020
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