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The TelegraphThe electric car carnage has only just begun
They are cheaper to run. They can be simpler to manufacture. And of course, they are far better for the environment, playing a crucial role in hitting our targets to cut carbon emissions.
- INSIDER
The West is freaking out that China is making too much stuff, and it looks like China might be starting to agree
The West has been complaining that China is overproducing goods and dumping them on the global markets, incurring the ire of Beijing.
- The Telegraph
Britain wants Labour – but isn’t prepared for the consequences
Of all the peculiarities of Natalie Elphicke’s defection to Labour, perhaps none is as curious as her insistence that Labour occupy the “centre-ground”.
- The Telegraph
Households landed with higher energy bills after using money-saving scheme
Thousands of households may have been unwittingly forced on to more expensive energy tariffs by so-called “auto-switching” services, it has emerged.
- The Telegraph
The key to solving ‘sick note culture’? Make young people professional again
When I received my first job offer, a lady from “personnel” sat me down and explained the terms of my new employment contract. I was under no illusions about my side of the bargain. In return for a salary, I was required to undertake certain tasks and comply with protocols, including working prescribed hours in a specific office.
- Benzinga
Warren Buffett Paid $1.7 Billion For A Business Without Ever Meeting Its Founders By Using The 'Most Important' Thing in Business
Warren Buffett is known for his astute business practices and hardball negotiation tactics. His company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is one of the largest conglomerates and investment companies in the world. It has acquired dozens of companies over the years with over 75 wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries. It owns shares valued at billions of dollars in companies like Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Mastercard Inc. and others. Buffett amassed his incredible portfolio and his company’s nearly $1 t
- The Telegraph
Why are police not doing their jobs and tackling burglaries?
There can be few greater indictments of the state of British crime fighting than the story of a burglar jailed in a private prosecution because the local constabulary failed to investigate.
- Yorkshire Live
DVLA age warning which could stop motorists driving some vehicles
The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers who have renewed their licence as they could be affected by the new rules
- Wales Online
RAC issues warning to all drivers filling up with petrol or diesel in May 2024
Margins on forecourts are at the highest level of the year - use our postcode checker to see where best to fill up in your area
- The Telegraph
Every household should be forced to have a smart meter, says British Gas boss
The chief executive of British Gas’ owner Centrica has said every household should be forced to have a smart energy meter to help hit net zero targets, despite widespread resistance to the devices.
- South Wales Argus
Newport law firm grows with addition of three partners
A Newport law firm is celebrating welcoming three new partners after their hard work.
- The Conversation
Doing a job you find meaningful is great – until it consumes your life
You might end up sacrificing sleep, hobbies and relationships.
- Liverpool Echo
TSB to close 36 branches and cut 250 jobs
The job cuts will be in the fraud operations department of the bank, central operations and staff who work at the branches earmarked for closure
- Birmingham Live
Drivers in England could soon legally be able to park on double yellow lines
Van drivers could soon be allowed to park on double yellow lines following a new campaign from motoring groups.
- Bournemouth Echo UK
Building control update - what is the HSE/BSR?
MC Plan and Site Services Ltd is a Dorset based Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA), who were formerly known as Approved Inspectors and regulated by the Construction Industry Council up to September 2023. After this date, the building control industry underwent an enormous transitional change, so that the new regulatory body has become the HSE/BSR (Health and Safety Executive / Building Safety Regulator).
- Reuters
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, German car bosses warn
LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) -Top executives at BMW and Volkswagen on Wednesday warned against imposing EU import duties on electric vehicles from Chinese automakers, saying it could upend the bloc's Green Deal plan and harm automakers that import cars made in China. The European Commission, which oversees trade policy in the 27-nation European Union, launched an investigation in October into whether fully-electric cars manufactured in China were receiving distortive subsidies and warranted extra tariffs. "You could very quickly shoot yourself in the foot," BMW CEO Oliver Zipse told reporters after the German premium automaker reported quarterly results.
- The Telegraph
The debanking scandal is a national disgrace
One of an MP’s most important responsibilities is to champion the small businesses in their patch.
- Reuters
Too many tractors: As boom times fade, farm equipment piles up
Falling crop prices are leaving agriculture equipment sellers with an excess of unsold tractors and combines. The slower equipment sales are a knock-on effect of corn and soy prices dropping to more than three-year lows as U.S. farm income plummets and equipment makers and dealers are forced to pivot quickly after a period of booming business. Reuters interviewed ten equipment dealers, mostly in the Midwest, as well as farmers and analysts, who said low crop prices combined with persistently high interest rates are deterring farmers from purchasing machinery.
- CBC
Parties agree on $8 million settlement in Nunavut teacher sexual abuse lawsuit
Both the plaintiffs and the government of Nunavut have agreed to an $8 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving Nunavut students who were sexually abused by a teacher between 1969 and 1981.Maurice Cloughley served a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty mid-trial in 1996. Cloughley pleaded guilty to nine charges of abusing school children in several Arctic communities between 1967 and 1981. He originally faced 22 charges.The class-action lawsuit alleges that the territorial govern
- My London
DWP £66,000 grant now easier to access after modern change that's 'opened doors'
To be eligible for the Access to Work scheme, applicants must be employed, self-employed or about to start work