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Sunday, 12 December 2021

Financial Times

• German carmakers condemn Biden's electric-vehicle subsidy plansMaximum amount will be available only to those buying from a US manufacturer with unionised workforce

Mail Online

• Transport Minister says owning a car is outdated '20th Century thinking'The Government said it intends to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 and has committed £5 billion to 'greener' transport such as walking and cycling.

The York Press

• Newts delay better North Yorkshire motorway junctionA MOTORWAY junction improvement scheme on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire is now due for completion in the spring after unexpected delays.

Wales Online

• The huge queues for car parks in Cardiff city centre as Christmas shoppers flock to the capitalThere was queuing traffic as huge crowds headed to the city's shops and markets

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Cars struggle to stop as ungritted road left resembling ice rinkLocals have raised concerns after a busy road in Burntwood resembled an ice rink during last week’s cold spell.

Reading Evening Post

• Calls for crossing on dangerous Wokingham road to keep The Holt School students safeParents of The Holt students urge council to get a crossing placed on a busy road to make walking to school safer

Other Regional Press

• Delay hits £450k project to make Ipley Crossroads saferA PROJECT that aims to prevent more deaths at a notorious Hampshire junction has been delayed by the need to safeguard the environment.
• Bid to end daily gridlock on 'nightmare' roundaboutThe government is being urged to find the money to make urgent improvements to a 'nightmare' roundabout connecting major roads in Kent.
• 'It's ridiculous!' Fury as rush-hour route to be made one-wayOne of Kent's busiest routes is set to be transformed into a one-way road next year as part of a controversial plan to ease rush-hour gridlock.