12 h. ago EU set to relax tariffs on Chinese EVs as demand for cheap Far East models rocket

The European Commission has published guidance that would see Chinese EV makers set minimum prices for their electric vehicles.

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13 h. ago Rachel Reeves set to cut VAT on public electric car charging to offset fears EV demand will plummet when pay

The Government is could make EV charging on the public network cheaper by clashing VAT by 15%. The aim is to stop EV demand being killed from pay-per-mile tax in 2028.

Economics

5 d. ago General Motors reports $7bn earnings loss after pulling back from EVs

GM says end of tax incentives and less stringent emissions regulations slowed consumer demand for EVs in 2025General Motors said on Thursday it will record a one-time earnings hit of $7.1bn in its quarterly financial results, mostly due to its pullback from electric vehicles in light of shifting US policies.The Detroit auto giant’s fourth-quarter results will be dented by $6bn in charges connected to reversals on EV investments, according to a securities filing. The remaining $1.1bn includes costs from the company’s restructuring of its China operations. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago New car sales grew by 3.5% last year fuelled by surge in demand for EVs

Registrations of pure battery EVs were up 23.9% year-on-year, achieving a market share of 23.4%.

Politics

2 w. ago Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipmentBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is poised for an influx of cheap Chinese imports that could bring down inflation amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s global trade war, leading economists have said.After figures showed China’s trade surplus surpassed $1tn (£750bn) despite Washington’s tariff policies hitting exports to the US, the Bank of England said the UK was among the nations emerging as alternative destinations for the goods. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Most popular sporting events in UK revealed with one event dominating ticket sales

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn's two 2025 boxing matches have been named the most in-demand sporting events among British fans, with boxing and rugby dominating ticket sales

Sport

4 w. ago 'Best ever' true crime show available to binge for free as fans demand 'more'

Fans of the true crime show are praising the 'insane' episodes which are available to watch in full

Events

4 w. ago Patients demand NHS Tayside management explain destroyed evidence on disgraced surgeon

Logbooks linked to former neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel were destroyed.

Science

4 w. ago Car buyer demand for petrol and diesel bounces back as EVs took a walloping even before Rachel Reeves' pay

In a poll of UK motorists intending to purchase a new car in the next 24 months, 41% said their preference would be petrol or diesel, while just 19% would choose electric.

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