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.
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.
New figures reveal the UK's electric vehicle market grew by just 3.6% in November, its weakest performance in nearly two years. Read the full analysis and industry reaction here.
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.
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
Britain's car manufacturers issue urgent plea to Chancellor ahead of Spring Budget, warning of competitive disadvantage without crucial support for EV transition and energy costs.
The Australian government announces sweeping new regulations forcing banks to maintain cash services nationwide, protecting vulnerable communities and regional areas from banking deserts.
Miami Heat and Cleveland Browns challenge US Supreme Court decision as sports organisations navigate Biden's vaccine mandate enforcement despite legal setbacks.
Health officials in California's wine country make dramatic U-turn on indoor face mask requirements as residents reject COVID-19 restrictions. Exclusive details on the policy reversal.
Carmaking giant Stellantis exceeds UK electric vehicle sales requirements despite overall sales decline, avoiding hefty fines while petrol and diesel models face challenges.
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sparked debate by declaring God chose him to lead the nation, raising concerns about church-state separation in the East African country.
Temple Christian College in Essex dismisses seven employees over vaccine refusal, sparking legal battles and raising questions about religious freedoms versus workplace safety.
British car manufacturing revs up with impressive growth figures, led by electric vehicle demand and strong European exports. Industry calls for competitive energy strategy to sustain momentum.
Exclusive: Santander UK's CEO Mike Regnier works remotely for two weeks while thousands of employees are ordered back to the office, creating a major 'double standards' controversy in the banking sector.
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has dramatically cut production, contributing to the UK's manufacturing sector contraction and raising concerns about economic growth ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Exclusive: The Prime Minister's landmark decision to recognise Palestinian statehood could expose British taxpayers to unprecedented financial claims dating back to the British Mandate, with experts warning of a potential £2 trillion liability.
A major Florida healthcare network drops all COVID-19 vaccine requirements for surgeons and staff, citing medical freedom and staffing crises. Exclusive details on the controversial new policy.
Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody launches a bold legal challenge against the Biden administration's federal contractor vaccine mandate, citing constitutional overreach and potential economic damage.