49 h. ago Eurozone inflation falls for the second month in a row to 2.2%

March figure comes as ECB rate-setters consider whether to slow the pace of interest rate cuts

Economics

50 h. ago Eurozone inflation fell for the second month in a row in March to 2.2%

Figure comes as ECB rate-setters consider whether to slow the pace of interest rate cuts

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Love the car, not the CEO’: how Europe’s Tesla owners feel about their cars

Some voice regret over Musk’s backing of Trump, but others say CEO’s views do not detract from the car’s appealTesla showrooms across the world are expected to face anti-Elon Musk protests on Saturday, as Musk’s senior role in the Trump administration has contributed to a European consumer backlash by some Tesla owners and prospective buyers.It follows a 44% drop in Tesla sales in Europe on average last month, according to the research platform Jato Dynamics. Tesla’s European market share fell to 9.6% last month, the lowest it has registered in February for five years. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

Inflation fell to 2.8% last month, but economists have warned price rises could accelerate next month.

Economics

8 d. ago US consumer confidence tumbles for the 4th consecutive month to a 12

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month as Americans’ anxiety about future expectations declined to a 12-year low amid rising concern over tariffs and inflation

Politics

2 w. ago Why a global cultural icon and beloved London institution could be extinct in just 20 years

The number of licensed taxi drivers in London last month fell to a new low of just 16,816 - down nearly 10,000 in a decade from the 25,232 total in 2014/15.

Politics

2 w. ago Will the UK enter a recession after Britain’s GDP shrinks unexpectedly?

GDP unexpectedly fell in the first month of 2025

Politics

3 w. ago Lucky loser Van de Zandschulp stuns struggling Djokovic at Indian Wells

Five-time champion loses 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in second roundJack Draper sails to 6-4, 6-0 win despite tough drawNovak Djokovic’s difficult start to the season continued on the North American hard courts as he crashed out of Indian Wells with an extremely poor performance in his opening match, losing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round to the world No 85, Botic van de Zandschulp.Despite producing arguably the best performance of the year in his four-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, Djokovic has now lost three consecutive matches since that triumph. The thigh injury Djokovic suffered during his win over Alcaraz forced him to retire from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev and then he fell in the first round of the Qatar Open last month to Matteo Berrettini. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a stormGlobally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s far-right opposition. But Tesla, one of the world’s biggest corporate names, does not have a conventional chief executive.After Elon Musk backed Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) – calling the party Germany’s “only hope” – voters are considering an alternative to Tesla. Data released on Thursday showed that registrations of the company’s electric cars in Germany fell 76% to 1,429 last month. Overall, electric vehicle registrations rose by 31%. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Prime Gaming March 2025 games – Wolfenstein and Saints Row headline another major month

More titles have hit Prime Gaming, with more games from the Wolfenstein, Saints Row and Deus Ex franchise arriving to download for no extra cost to Amazon Prime subscribers.

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