2 h. ago Ed Miliband faces massive pressure to ditch UK's 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban as EU drops move

Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has been left isolated after a Brussels kingmaker declared that the bloc's deadline for ending sales is being dropped.

Events

27 h. ago Inside Wallis Simpson's secret fling with car salesman before she gave up her wild life to marry King Edward VIII

It was a last desperate fling before she gave up her life to wed King Edward VIII.

Events

40 h. ago Mum turns home into festive time capsule with 60 years of decorations on show

Lisa Watts has built a massive collection of over 1,000 decorations over three decades but says she has only spent £3,000 - as all of her decs are thrifted from charity shops and car boot sales.

Politics

65 h. ago Are heavy EVs more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions than petrol and diesel cars?

With batteries adding additional bulk, there have been growing concerns that EVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians. A University of Leeds study has analysed UK crash data to find the answers.

Events

4 d. ago UK mortgage rates fall to lowest since September 2022; China’s trade surplus hits $1tn – business live

Trade data shows China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US marketsBack in China, car sales have fallen for the second month running.Retail vehicle sales fell about 8% to 2.1 million units in November, according to data published by the China Passenger Car Association today. This shows a 22% slump in sales of gasoline cars, with new-energy vehicle sales rising 4.2% for the month.“Usually the trend at the end of the year is that the car market should get stronger and stronger from October. But the retail sales in November compared to previous years is unusual.”“Mortgage rates continue on the downward trend and November was particularly fruitful for fixed rate cuts.The re-pricing by lenders led to the average five-year fixed rate dropping below 5% for the first time in over two years and sits at its lowest point since before the ‘mini-Budget’ in September 2022, alongside its two-year counterpart. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Labour under pressure to delay 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars with EU primed to push back its deadline

Brussels is reportedly preparing to announce that its ban will be delayed by five years to 2040 - a decade later than Britain's plan to outlaw sales of combustion engine models.

Events

4 d. ago Let it be: Paul McCartney urges EU to drop ban on veggie ‘burgers’ and ‘sausages’

Former Beatle argues use of terms for meat-free products ‘encourages attitudes essential to our health’Paul McCartney has joined calls for the EU to reject efforts to ban the use of terms such as “sausage” and “burger” for vegetarian foods.The former Beatle has joined eight British MPs who have written to the European Commission arguing that a ban approved in October by the European parliament would address a nonexistent problem while slowing progress on climate goals. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago As many as one in three new car sales in parts of UK were through taxpayer

The Motability scheme allows disability welfare claimants to swap their mobility allowance for a lease on a new car, which are also exempt from VAT and insurance premium tax.

Economics

6 d. ago Tesla cuts Model 3 price in Europe as sales slide amid Musk backlash

CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyersTesla has launched the lower-priced version of its Model 3 car in Europe in a push to revive sales after a backlash against Elon Musk’s work with Donald Trump and weakening demand for electric vehicles.Musk, the electric car maker’s chief executive, has argued that the cheaper option, launched in the US in October, will reinvigorate demand by appealing to a wider range of buyers. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Tesla launches cheaper version of Model 3 in Europe amid Musk sales backlash

CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyersTesla has launched the lower-priced version of its Model 3 car in Europe in a push to revive sales after a backlash against Elon Musk’s work with Donald Trump and weakening demand for electric vehicles.Musk, the electric car maker’s chief executive, has argued that the cheaper option, launched in the US in October, will reinvigorate demand by appealing to a wider range of buyers. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Electric car sales record smallest growth in two years as Rachel Reeves' pay

The deceleration in appetite for new battery cars was triggered by reports emerging ahead of the Budget last month.

Economics

9 d. ago Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales

Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the secondhand market, documents revealBusiness live – latest updatesTesla privately warned the UK government that weakening electric vehicle rules would hit battery car sales and risk the country missing its carbon dioxide targets, according to newly revealed documents.The US electric carmaker, run by Elon Musk, also called for “support for the used-car market”, according to submissions to a government consultation earlier this year obtained by the Fast Charge, a newsletter covering electric cars. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Millions of hybrid drivers face double tax under Rachel Reeves's plans

Millions of hybrid drivers face being taxed twice under Rachel Reeves's plan to introduce a pay-per-mile electric levy that will also apply to petrol and diesel cars.

Economics

1 week ago ‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff dateAs the battle lines harden amid Germany’s intensifying pressure on the European Commission to scrap the 2035 ban on production of new petrol and diesel cars, two Swedish car companies, Volvo and Polestar, are leading the campaign to persuade Brussels to stick to the date.They argue such a move is a desperate attempt to paper over the cracks in the German car industry, adding that it will not just prolong take up of electric vehicles but inadvertently hand the advantage to China. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Millions of drivers making £2k mistake in the car every morning

An ex-car salesman has warned that this mistake could cause major damage over time

Economics

1 week ago Petrol and diesel prices to increase for drivers and there's bad news for EV's

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the 5p per litre cut in fuel duty will continue until September 2026

Events

1 week ago Why Scotland should get excited about UK's 2035 Women's World Cup bid

The last Women’s World Cup attracted record crowds and by 2035 the game is likely to be even more popular

Politics

1 week ago Lisa Nandy issues powerful pledge as UK submit bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy writes for the Mirror on another bid for glory as England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland hope to stage the 2035 Women's World Cup

Politics

1 week ago The 22 stadiums included in the UK’s joint bid for the 2035 Women’s World Cup

There are 22 stadiums across 16 cities included in the bid, with games to be played across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Politics

1 week ago 'Best used car of 2025' named and it's not a Ford, Audi or Volkswagen

A panel of motoring experts have named the best used car on sale in the UK today

Transport