BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant.
The vehicle manufacturer said “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry” had led to its decision to pause work on the £600m upgrade of its plant in Cowley.
It said it had decided not to accept a related £60m grant from the government but remained in “close dialogue”.
The UK automotive industry has been in a long-running debate with the government over its targets for electric vehicle production.