Ms Beckhoff says that carmakers and the wider German manufacturing sector need to increase their competitiveness. “I really do think that productivity is something we
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Electric vehicle targets ‘will not be weakened’ despite pressure
According to the mandate, EVs must make up 22% of a firm’s car sales and 10% of their van sales this year. For every car
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Mr Toplass, from Nottingham, claimed he was not told important facts about the contract he signed in February 2023. He said he thought he was
Improved bus services promised in England as part of £1bn boost
Haigh said: “This represents record capital investment to the majority of places and a once-in-a-generation reform plan that aims to deliver London-style buses to every
UK Pizza Hut to raise funds after Budget tax hikes
In a letter with over 200 signatories, hospitality bosses last week, external told the chancellor the industry was disproportionately impacted by the “unsustainable” tax hike.
Water bills: Record numbers of customers on social tariffs
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Mortgage rates rise despite interest rate cut
On 7 November, the Bank of England cut the base rate – which influences the wider cost of borrowing for businesses, individuals and the government
Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?
Paula Vennells was the chief executive of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019. Her appearance before the inquiry, over three days in May, was
China megaport paves way into Latin America as wary US looks on
Ms de Bolle says the US is right to feel threatened by this turn of events, since Beijing has now established “a very strong foothold”
Health stocks hit after Trump taps RFK Jr for top regulator post
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