The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding expectations. The strong data complicates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amid mixed inflation and jobs signals. Read the full analysis.
Self-driving taxis are set for London in 2026 after Uber, Lyft and Baidu announced a major partnership. Experts warn fully driverless cabs may still be decades away.
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, a move seen as retaliation for EU electric vehicle duties. The decision impacts major brands and trade relations.
US ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, partnering with China's Baidu, will launch autonomous taxi trials in London in 2026, marking a major step in the UK's self-driving revolution. Discover the details and implications.
Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to launch its self-driving Apollo Go taxis in London in 2026, partnering with Lyft and Uber. The vehicles feature luxury amenities like massage seats and panoramic roofs.
A major power failure left 130,000 PG&E customers in the dark across San Francisco, crippling traffic signals and stranding autonomous Waymo vehicles. Mayor urges residents to stay indoors.
Waymo has announced the 20 London boroughs where its autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles will operate from 2026. Discover the future of transport in the capital.
The Trump administration has detailed a series of new executive actions on immigration and trade, sparking immediate debate. Explore the key policy changes and their potential impact.
President Trump announces a symbolic $1,776 payment for 1.45 million military personnel, funded by tariffs. The 'Warrior Dividend' faces questions over a Supreme Court ruling and eligibility. Read the full analysis.
Learning Resources, a family-owned US toy firm, is challenging Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court, arguing they are illegal. With £14m in duties projected this year, the case could reshape trade policy.
President Trump pledges $1,776 to 1.45 million US troops in a pre-Christmas 'warrior dividend', funded by tariffs and tax bills, amid legal scrutiny. Read the full analysis.
MPs warn UK's 'milestone' zero-tariff drug deal with the US is 'built on sand' with no legal text. Concerns grow as a separate £31bn tech deal is paused. Could the NHS pay more for nothing?
Trump's tariffs are crippling small US manufacturers like EarthQuaker Devices, adding up to 30% in costs and stalling job growth in Ohio's industrial heartland. Explore the impact.
Ford announces a massive $19.5bn writedown and cancels key electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning, pivoting to hybrids and petrol models amid shifting US policy and demand. Read the full analysis.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch promises to ditch the 2030 ZEV mandate if elected. We examine the policy's impact on drivers, manufacturers, and the UK's net zero goals.
Zipcar's departure from the UK is a setback for sustainable transport, forcing users back to private cars and highlighting government policy failures. Read the full analysis.
US wholesale giant Costco launches a lawsuit against the Trump White House, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The firm warns importers may never recover funds even if duties are ruled unlawful.
The EU's 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars creates a significant challenge for Chinese-owned Volvo and Polestar. Discover the strategic shifts and potential tariffs impacting these Swedish brands.
The UK has secured a major three-year deal for zero US import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, safeguarding £5bn in annual exports and boosting life sciences investment. Read the full analysis.
The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.
The US has agreed to spare the UK from threatened trade tariffs on pharmaceutical products, ensuring access to latest medical breakthroughs. Read the full details.
Experts demand new rules to equalise VAT on electric vehicle charging, ending the penalty for those without private driveways. Discover the push for fairer EV costs.
Millions of electric vehicle owners will pay extra £49 monthly from January as Ofgem raises energy price cap. Learn how to reduce charging costs.
UK small businesses face holiday season crisis as Trump's tariffs threaten to derail Christmas sales. Discover how British entrepreneurs are fighting back.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing the EU to reconsider its 2035 combustion engine ban, advocating for hybrid car exemptions to protect jobs and the climate. Read the latest developments.
Guardian readers across America reveal how rising prices and unemployment fears are forcing them to cut back on festive spending. Discover how economic uncertainty is changing holiday traditions.
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.
The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.
The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.
On the eve of the budget, we assess the criticism facing Chancellor Rachel Reeves, her pitch to Labour MPs, and the potential for tax rises. Plus, a warning on China tariffs.