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.
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.
The Australian government announces sweeping new regulations forcing banks to maintain cash services nationwide, protecting vulnerable communities and regional areas from banking deserts.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec
Miami Heat and Cleveland Browns challenge US Supreme Court decision as sports organisations navigate Biden's vaccine mandate enforcement despite legal setbacks.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.
Leading economic think tank warns Rachel Reeves faces 'iron chancellor' reality with limited fiscal flexibility, challenging Labour's spending ambitions ahead of potential government.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
Labour's first female Chancellor announces dramatic overhaul of Treasury spending rules, prioritising economic growth over rigid fiscal constraints in major policy shift.
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.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise £45bn through strategic tax reforms while honouring manifesto commitments, according to new economic analysis examining revenue-raising options.