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🚨 LORRY DRIVER LEFT "STRESSED" AFTER MIGRANTS FOUND INSIDE TRAILER 🚨

A UK haulage company says one of its drivers was left worried and stressed after several migrants were discovered hidden inside the back of a lorry in Kent.

Footage reportedly showed the men banging on the trailer doors and calling to be let out after the vehicle arrived at a depot.

The company says the driver followed procedures and believes security checks carried out before entering the UK should have detected anyone hidden inside the trailer.

🇬🇧 The bigger debate?

Under current rules, drivers and transport companies can face fines of up to **£10,000 per person** found entering the UK illegally inside a vehicle.

Industry groups argue this is unfair, saying professional drivers are being punished for something that is often outside their control.

Others believe strict penalties are necessary to encourage maximum security and reduce illegal entry attempts.

📊 More than 5,800 attempts to hide on UK-bound vehicles were reportedly detected at Channel ports in 2024 alone.

Many in the haulage industry say the real focus should be on tackling criminal smuggling networks rather than penalising drivers who may have no idea someone has entered their trailer.

💬 What's your view?

🚛 Should drivers and haulage firms be fined if migrants are found hidden in their vehicles?

👍 Yes — responsibility comes with the job.

😡 No — focus should be on the gangs, not the drivers.

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🚗⚡ THE ZEV MANDATE DEBATE JUST GOT EVEN MESSIER...

The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate was supposed to boost electric car sales. But critics now argue the system has become so packed with credits, allowances, and compliance loopholes that the headline targets may not tell the full story. 🤔

On paper, manufacturers face ambitious EV sales targets. But some analysts claim carmakers can still meet requirements through a combination of credits, lower-emission vehicle allowances, and plug-in hybrid sales.

That has sparked a growing debate:

👉 Is the policy genuinely accelerating EV adoption?
👉 Or is it encouraging manufacturers to find alternative compliance routes?

Some industry voices argue plug-in hybrids are becoming increasingly attractive because they can help manufacturers meet targets while appealing to drivers who aren't ready to go fully electric.

Others say flexibility is necessary to protect jobs, maintain consumer choice, and avoid disrupting the automotive market.

Meanwhile, concerns continue around EV depreciation, charging infrastructure, insurance costs, and consumer confidence. Supporters argue these challenges are temporary, while critics believe they highlight deeper issues with the transition strategy.

One thing is clear: the argument over Britain's car future is far from over. 🚘⚡

💬 Do you think the ZEV Mandate is working as intended?

👍 Yes — it's helping the EV transition.

😡 No — it's become too complicated.

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