16 h. ago Pets at Home announces ban across Scottish stores for key reason

The popular shop has made the decision ahead of the upcoming Easter break in a bid to stop 'impulsive' purchases

Politics

29 h. ago Chinese factories flood TikTok with videos urging Americans to buy direct after Trump’s tariffs

Experts say videos are likely an effort by counterfeit manufacturers to take advantage of confusion over tariffs to boost their sales

Events

32 h. ago Plunging used electric car prices costing fleet businesses 'hundreds of millions'

Car leasing firms say they have been the driving force behind EV growth - but are now being being left to 'shoulder' massive losses resulting from plummeting residual values.

Economics

40 h. ago Abarth 600e review: Sports SUV is more than just a Fiat in a tracksuit

Abarth’s hot all-electric SUV has been reengineered as a focused sports SUV – but with a fair few compromises

Politics

3 d. ago 'We reviewed every electric car on the market and there was one clear winner'

A group of automotive experts have reviewed almost every single electric car on the market and revealed which model they think is the best. In fact, one car was so good they made it their car of the year for 2025, beating petrol, diesel and hydrogen rivals

Politics

4 d. ago Images show charred remains of electric car and charger following fire

Crews spent more than 14 hours at the scene

Events

4 d. ago Car tax set to rise sharply for certain vehicles – are you impacted?

Owners of zero-emissions cars are being brought into the vehicle excise duty regime for the first time, among other changes

Politics

5 d. ago Dramatic footage shows thick smoke billowing from electric car fire outside pub

People had to flee their homes as crews battled the blaze

Events

5 d. ago Supermarket's sales boost sees it rise up the rankings, surpassing Asda

The German discounter performed better than some of its rivals, outselling them in food and drink, an achievement Asda has since contested

Economics

5 d. ago Neighbours flee as fire crews battle electric car blaze outside Greater Manchester pub

Three fire engines were called out to the scene

Events

7 d. ago My work van has been trapped inside a London car park for TWO YEARS

Mark Lucas dropped his Vauxhall Vivaro electric van at Rathbone Square car park in central London in December 2022 in order to deliver some furniture - and hasn't seen it since..

Politics

7 d. ago Voices: ‘Madman’s dream’ or breath of fresh air? Independent readers divided over 2030 petrol car ban

Our community share their views on the 2030 petrol car ban, from fears of ‘crippling infrastructure costs’ to hopes for ‘cleaner air and smarter incentives’

Politics

7 d. ago Do I need to pay car tax? New rules and rates for 2025 as electric vehicles included for first time

Drivers need to pay car tax every year to use UK roads - and EVs have lost their exemption

Economics

7 d. ago Ford to provide FREE home chargers and installation with every electric car purchase in latest bid to boost sales

Ford's 'Power Promise' will gift all new Ford EV buyers - cars and vans - a home charger, free installation, plus a 10,00-mile energy bonus. It's the first offering of its kind.

Politics

8 d. ago QUENTIN LETTS: The poohbahs were like aristocratic ladies confronted by the pong of fish

Bumpy sort of day for our political class. Stock markets were diving like guillemots and Net Zero sprang a leak - Labour was doing a reverse-ferret on electric car rules.

Events

8 d. ago Map shows how many electric car charging points are in your area ahead of new ban

Keir Starmer is set to reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars - but some parts of the country have far less public charging infrastructure than others

Politics

8 d. ago As Starmer relaxes electric car targets, here's what it really means for YOU: Five major changes including a stay of execution for hybrids

The PM has dramatically watered down the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, and provided more lenience to manufacturers tasked with meeting binding EV sales targets.

Events

8 d. ago 'I bought an electric car and there's one huge thing I wish I'd known before'

Taking a leap of faith in the world of electric vehicles, in 2024 I bought one thinking it would be the best decision to make for the future - but lots needs to change

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer wants Britain at front of electric car ‘revolution’ as reforms unveiled

The Prime Minister said the ‘new era of global instability’ will push the Government to go ‘further and faster’ to support businesses.

Politics

1 week ago BBC Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood slams fellow judges in bid to boost tour ticket sales

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has stirred up controversy on the very first night of his latest tour 'Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing'

Events