The UK’s green energy ambitions have suffered a serious setback after Danish energy giant Ørsted cancelled plans for Hornsea 4, one of the country’s largest proposed offshore windfarms, citing soaring supply chain costs and financial risks. Hornsea 4, expected to power 1 million homes with its 2.4GW capacity, was the fourth phase of the Hornsea windfarm project off the Yorkshire ...
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK continued to surge in April, with battery electric cars claiming more than one in five new registrations, even as petrol and diesel car sales sharply declined — a development hailed by campaigners as a “clear signal” of public support for the shift to cleaner transport. According to the latest Electric Car Count from ...
Tesla has encountered legal headwinds in its push to trademark the terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab”, dealing a blow to the company’s highly anticipated autonomous ride-hailing plans ahead of a planned June 2025 launch. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) this week issued a “nonfinal office action” denying Tesla’s attempt to trademark “Robotaxi” for its electric vehicles, stating the term ...
President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, marking what he described as a “historic day” for the transatlantic alliance. The agreement, unveiled on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, is the first major trade accord since the president introduced sweeping tariffs on dozens of trading partners earlier this year. Speaking ...
Farmers across England are warning of early crop failures after what is shaping up to be the driest start to spring in nearly 70 years, with water levels falling and fears mounting that the country could be headed for another severe summer drought. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) says that some crops are already suffering, as farmers are forced to ...
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the fourth time since August, lowering the base rate to 4.25% from 4.5%, as the central bank grapples with weakening growth, persistent inflation, and global trade disruptions driven by President Trump’s tariff war. In a closely watched decision, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was split. Five members, including Governor Andrew ...
British Steel has launched a recruitment drive for more than 180 new roles less than a month after the UK government intervened to save the company and protect 2,700 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant. The move follows a dramatic state rescue in which ministers stepped in after Chinese owner Jingye Group declined to fund a £500 million bailout, prompting an ...
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a long-anticipated trade deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday, marking a potential breakthrough in transatlantic relations amid rising global trade tensions triggered by his sweeping tariff regime. The president teased the announcement in a post on Truth Social, promising a “MAJOR TRADE DEAL” at a press conference scheduled for 10 a.m. in ...
In Georgia, outdoor spaces are more than a backdrop—they’re part of everyday life. From Sunday cookouts to evenings on the porch, the South has a long tradition of blending nature with comfort. But over the years, the way people think about their yards has started to shift. It’s no longer just about keeping the grass green or trimming the bushes. ...
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