PolicySustainability

Surrey Council Confident in Meeting Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Goals Despite Grid Connection Delays

Surrey County Council remains confident about installing 2,000 public EV charge points by 2028 despite current infrastructure standing at just 375 units. Officials cite power connection delays as the primary challenge, with some projects waiting years for grid connections. UK Power Networks continues supporting local authorities’ electric charging strategies amid nationwide pressure.

Ambitious EV Infrastructure Targets

Surrey County Council maintains its target to install hundreds of new public on-street electric vehicle charge points remains “achievable” despite slower-than-expected progress, according to reports. The ambitious plan aims to deploy 2,000 charging points by February 2028 and expand to 2,500 by 2030, though current installation numbers stand at just 375 as of September, sources indicate.

EconomyPolicy

IMF Sounds Alarm Over Mounting US Debt As Global Economic Stability Concerns Grow

The International Monetary Fund has issued stark warnings about unsustainable US debt levels during its annual meetings. Analysts suggest the rejection of orthodox economic policies could lead to significant financial instability globally.

Global Economic Stability Under Threat

The International Monetary Fund has raised significant concerns about United States debt levels during its recent annual meetings with the World Bank, according to reports from economic analysts. Sources indicate that global public debt is projected to reach 100% by 2029, representing the highest level since 1948, with the US specifically identified as contributing to this concerning trend.