Speculation mounts over delay to EU auto emissions rules

Jessica Shankleman
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Reports say UK is hoping to boost support for British bankers by helping Germany delay new car CO2 targets

The UK is said to be looking to boost support for British bankers in Brussels in return for helping German automakers water down new CO2 emissions limits for the continent's car fleet. EU environment...

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