UK electric car sales set to halve as rate rises bite, OBR warns November 22, 2023 The forecast for UK electric vehicle sales in the coming years has halved on the expectation that higher interest rates will dampen demand.
Carmakers and energy giants cheer Hunt’s investment booster – but it still falls short of US green deal November 22, 2023 Jeremy Hunt's plans to increase investment in the country's renewable energy sector and electric vehicle industry have been welcomed - but experts warn it might not be enough.
TfL faces ‘funding cliff edge’ after Hunt fails to outline future investment November 22, 2023 Transport for London faces a "funding cliff edge," the government has been warned, after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today failed to confirm future capital arrangements for the body in the Autumn Statement.
Grainger Network Rail and Bloc Group announce partnership to build 2,000 UK homes November 22, 2023 Grainger has announced a partnership with Network Rail and the property developer Bloc Group to deliver 2,000 homes across Britain.
Hogwarts Express operator spells trouble for rail regulator in court duel over heritage train safety November 21, 2023 The operator of the Hogwarts Express steam train is taking the UK's rail regulator to court in a feud over safety issues on heritage trains.
British Airways owner IAG pledges to reinstate dividend as travel bounces back November 21, 2023 British Airways owner IAG has pledged to reinstate its dividend for the first time since the pandemic as travel demand soars.
Boost EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn November 21, 2023 Electric vehicle (EV) battery production must be incentivised to prevent the decline of the UK car industry, MPs warned.
Uber, Bolt, Blacklane: Ride hailers cash in on post-pandemic air travel boom November 20, 2023 Ride hailers, including Uber and Bolt, are cashing in on booming demand for travel as corporates and holidaymakers flock abroad.
Alstom: Fund new Elizabeth Line trains so we don’t have to cut jobs November 20, 2023 The government has been urged to fund new trains for the Elizabeth Line in order to avoid further job losses at the UK's largest rail assembly factory in Derby.
British Airways chief: New red tape puts UK aviation at ‘competitive disadvantage’ November 20, 2023 New red tape for visa-exempt travellers flying to the UK will damage UK aviation's competitiveness, British Airways boss has warned.