Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget with property tax reforms, pension changes and new levies on electric vehicles. Discover how the Treasury plans to address the £20-30bn spending gap.
Electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from London's Congestion Charge from January 2026. Find out how the new fees and discounts will affect drivers.
The E1 Series, the electric powerboat championship, unveils its 2026 calendar featuring a debut in the Bahamas and a mystery September location. Discover the full race schedule.
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
The UK government unveils a £1.5bn package to accelerate the electric vehicle transition, extending grants and funding thousands of new public charging points across the country.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £1.5bn package for electric vehicle grants and charging points, aiming to boost the UK's EV market despite concerns over a proposed pay-per-mile tax.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the budget. Will this new road tax raise revenue or hinder the UK's EV transition?
Ford UK boss Lisa Brankin urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid new EV taxes, warning a proposed 3p per mile charge could derail the transition to electric vehicles.
Virgin Media O2 announces major 4G and 5G upgrades across 590 miles of UK roads, including the M1 and M4. This £700m investment, alongside new EV chargers, aims to improve safety and reliability for drivers. Discover the full story.
The Trump administration announces a $1bn federal loan to restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear facility, which will power Microsoft's AI datacenters. Discover the implications for energy and tech.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle supports shift to cleaner electric technology at Scunthorpe plant, securing jobs while raising questions about traditional blast furnaces.
Stay warm this winter with Dunelm's cosy electric throw. It costs less than 3p an hour to run and shoppers say it's so effective they don't need central heating.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers 3p per mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028 to address falling fuel duty revenue. Find out how this affects drivers.
The 2025 BMW i7 electric saloon offers unparalleled luxury with its 31.3-inch Theatre Screen and 372-mile range. Discover why this £143,530 flagship challenges Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Electric vehicle drivers in central London will pay a new congestion charge from January. Discover the new fees and why critics call it a 'backward step' for air quality.
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
Octopus EV secures £500m financing from major lenders, boosting its war chest to £2bn. The expansion will grow its UK electric vehicle fleet from 40,000 to 75,000 cars. Discover how this fuels the UK's EV revolution.
Electric vehicles will lose congestion charge exemption in London from January 2024, facing £18 daily fee with partial discounts. Mayor Sadiq Khan cites traffic concerns.
London's Congestion Charge will rise to £18 daily from January 2026, with electric vehicles losing their exemption. TfL aims to reduce city centre traffic by 2,000 vehicles per day.
Wylfa on Anglesey confirmed as the site for the UK's first small modular reactor, with work starting in 2026. The project will support 3,000 jobs and power millions of homes. Read more.
AC/DC rocked Melbourne Cricket Ground, launching their first Australian tour in a decade with a thunderous two-hour set of classics. Read our full review of the epic night.
As Rachel Reeves considers pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, motorists propose fairer alternatives including road toll systems and progressive taxation based on vehicle size.
Global renewable energy expansion will outpace all other sources, making transition from fossil fuels unstoppable despite political opposition. IEA report reveals unprecedented growth.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', an independent editorial series examining movement building and civil rights protection efforts across the United States. Explore the groundbreaking coverage now.
Get the inside track on the Cheltenham November Meeting. Our expert analysis reveals three smart betting selections for Friday and Saturday's feature races, including Jonbon's title defence.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce a 3p pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this new road pricing rule could impact drivers and the UK's transition to EVs.
Cheltenham's prestigious November meeting heralds the real start of National Hunt season with nearly 400 entries. Discover why this historic event is jump racing's most cherished occasion.
Labour's proposed pay-per-mile road tax system could revolutionise how British motorists are charged, with Rachel Reeves considering a major overhaul of current vehicle taxation.
Despite political attacks on net zero policies, new data reveals British households are embracing green technology at record rates, with soaring sales of electric vehicles, heat pumps and solar panels.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a major road tax overhaul that could see electric vehicle owners paying per mile. Discover how this new system might work and what it means for UK drivers.