UK new car registrations exceeded two million in 2025 for the first time since 2019, with electric vehicles making up nearly a quarter of sales. Industry calls for government action on ZEV Mandate targets.
UK new car registrations grew 3.5% in 2025, surpassing 2 million sales. Electric vehicle demand surged, with battery EV registrations up 23.9%, capturing a 23.4% market share. Read the full analysis.
UK new car registrations grew 3.5% in 2025, surpassing 2 million vehicles. Pure electric car sales jumped nearly 24%, capturing a 23.4% market share. Read the full industry analysis.
Manufacturers spent billions on discounts to boost electric car sales and meet strict government targets. Will Labour's review ease the pressure? Read the full analysis.
UK car manufacturers gave £5.5bn in discounts on electric vehicles last year, averaging £11,000 per car, to meet strict sales targets. Industry calls for Labour to review 2030 ban.
The Treasury watchdog will not assess if Rachel Reeves is balancing the books this Spring, potentially sparing the Chancellor tough decisions. The OBR forecast is set for March 3.
New rules force shops to accept cash, but experts predict a digital future. Discover why 1.5 million vulnerable Australians risk being left behind. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive data reveals the UK's sustainable aviation fuel mandate is off track for 2025 targets. Discover the challenges and what it means for net-zero goals.
NHS England's chief executive suggests the early winter flu surge could be stabilising in some regions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out a national mask mandate for now. Read the latest.
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets next year, not 2027, as ministers hint at further flexibility but stand by the 2035 petrol car ban. Read the latest.
The European Union has softened its 2035 zero-emissions mandate, now demanding a 90% CO2 cut. This major policy shift follows intense industry lobbying over weak EV demand and Chinese competition. Read the full analysis.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch calls for an end to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, promising to save taxpayers billions and protect the UK car industry.
Major hospital networks in New Jersey and California reintroduce mask mandates for staff, patients, and visitors as Covid, flu, and RSV cases climb. Health officials warn of a worsening 'quad-demic' this winter.
A US CDC panel voted to stop recommending Hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns. President Trump hailed the move and ordered a fast-track review of global vaccine schedules. Read the latest.
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
A US federal committee has voted to change the long-standing hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for all newborns. The decision has sparked concern among medical groups. Read the full story.
UK electric vehicle registrations saw their smallest year-on-year rise since December 2023 in November, as the overall new car market fell by 1.6%. Industry warns new EV tax could threaten green transition.
A dozen former FDA commissioners have issued a scathing critique of internal claims doubting vaccine safety. Read their full statement and the potential impact on public health policy.
A landmark study finds a single HPV vaccine dose offers 97% protection against cervical cancer-causing infection, potentially transforming global immunisation efforts. Read the latest findings.
A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
Leaked documents reveal Tesla privately cautioned the UK government that diluting electric vehicle rules would suppress sales and risk missing carbon targets. Discover the industry's divided response.
US health officials warn travellers to Haiti and India after rabies cases. Learn about the risks, counterfeit vaccines, and essential precautions to stay safe.
An advisory panel appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to vote on delaying the critical hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Health experts warn this could lead to severe liver damage in infants. Read the full report.
An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.
With flu season starting early, get expert answers on vaccine timing, side effects, and who qualifies for a free jab in the UK. Protect yourself and others this winter.
FDA's Dr Vinay Prasad announces stricter vaccine approval process following claims Covid vaccines killed children. Experts call move 'dangerous' as it may slow vaccine pipeline and upend established immunisation guidance.
The FDA is imposing strict new vaccine regimens after a report claims Covid-19 shots contributed to the deaths of ten children. Discover the new protocols and the internal debate.
Groundbreaking research confirms the HPV vaccine dramatically reduces cervical cancer risk, especially when given to under-16s. Discover the facts and protect your family today.
Groundbreaking research confirms the HPV vaccine dramatically reduces cervical cancer rates. Discover how vaccination protects young people and saves lives across the UK.