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New homes built falls below target again - how many are in your area?
The BBC's housing tracker shows most regions of England had a year-on-year fall in new homes in second half of 2024.BBC News - 9h -
The Electric Vehicle Fight Turns to California
The future of EVs might hinge on a decades-old air pollution law. Whether the law is upheld will have ramifications far beyond the borders of the Golden State.Wired - 2d -
Car production at UK plants falls below 1mn vehicles
European exports slide as carmakers wrestle with slowing sales of EVs in Germany and FranceFinancial Times - 22h -
Bitcoin drops below $100,000 in risk-off move as Nasdaq stocks are hit
Crypto is in a cooling period after running to a new record last week and was pulled lower by the DeepSeek-driven sell-off in tech stocks.CNBC - 3d -
Storm Éowyn: Teenager dies after car hit by falling tree
The 19-year-old was driving on the B743 in Mauchline when the accident happened on Friday.BBC News - 4d -
UK consumer confidence falls sharply in January
Rise in government borrowing costs and warnings of job cuts take toll on economic sentimentFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump’s Mexico tariffs would shift plants to Asia, warns car parts maker
Sumitomo Electric head says president’s proposed 25% duty would amount to the US ‘strangling’ itselfFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
UK minister calls TikTok desirable product but admits ‘genuine concerns’
Technology secretary Peter Kyle expresses fear of app being ‘propaganda vehicle’ but says it can deliver ‘exhilaration’ to users. TikTok’s power to deliver “exhilaration” and the UK’s relationship ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Reeves gives UK car lenders an unexpected jump-start
The fact that the Treasury has even tried to intervene could be seen as a positive for industry more broadlyFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
UK interest rates have a long way yet to fall, says Goldman Sachs
Broken BritainFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom
A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
U.S. crude oil falls as Trump weighs tariffs, aims to boost energy production
Oil prices are down as Trump moves to implement his trade and energy agenda.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Reeves intervenes in UK car finance mis-selling case to protect lenders
Treasury approach to Supreme Court is blow to consumer groups but chancellor fears damage to sectorFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
In Car-Loving L.A. After the Wildfires, the Charred Remains of Vehicles Cut Deep
For many residents, a set of wheels is an extension of their home, a key to their income or a source of priceless memories.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Weak UK demand for electric vehicle charging sparks investor alarm
Pod Point shares fall almost 40% after group backed by L&G warns on revenuesFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
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Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant
Taiwan has taken another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence with the inauguration of a new plant by Siliconware ...ABC News - Jan. 16 -
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The Dirty Secret About Productivity
There’s often a nasty surprise waiting for business leaders when they reach ‘peak productivity.’Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK
Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010. Friday was the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years after temperatures ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Bitcoin may fall 20% to $73,000 if it breaks below this key support level
Bitcoin may face a downside potential to $73,000 if it breaks below its support level at around $90,680, according to Kim Kramer Larsson, analyst at Saxo Bank.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Trump campaign worker won Musk’s $1mn election raffle prize
US swing state voters were told to sign petition ‘in support of the constitution’ to get awardsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Oil prices settle lower as U.S. crude supplies fall but product stocks rise
Oil futures settled with a loss on Wednesday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that commercial crude inventories fell for a seventh straight week, but gasoline and ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Bitcoin drops below $97,000 as Treasury yields pressure risk assets
Bitcoin slumped on Tuesday as a spike in Treasury yields weighed on risk assets broadly.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Lucid reports record quarterly vehicle deliveries, meets production target
Lucid Group on Monday reported record quarterly vehicle deliveries for the fourth quarter and confirmed production of more than 9,000 vehicles in 2024 — meeting a previously announced target.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Lucid reports record quarterly vehicle deliveries, meets production target
Lucid Group on Monday reported record quarterly vehicle deliveries for the fourth quarter and confirmed production of more than 9,000 vehicles in 2024.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common
A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 15 people.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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Rivian meets its 2024 vehicle production target after lowering projections
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
UK mortgage approvals fall in November
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activityFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Vehicles are increasingly the terrorists’ weapon of choice
Based on its successful use, the motor vehicle will remain a weapon of choice for terrorists across the ideological spectrum.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body
Electric Vehicles UK says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged. Britain needs to press ahead with a ban on the sale of new hybrid cars with no ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Job losses at Europe’s car parts suppliers soar as vehicle market slows
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easingFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The next gold rush is above us, not below us
The choice before us is clear: we can continue with business as usual and watch other nations take the lead in space, or we can unleash American enterprise to drive the next great economic expansion.The Hill - Jan. 1 -
The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space
Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenantsFinancial Times - Jan. 1
