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Uber launched the UK’s first robotaxis in London with 15 autonomous vehicles, each with a safety driver present. The service operates at standard UberX fares, though fully driverless operations remain unlikely until 2027.
The US has granted control of 17 Venezuelan oil fields to North American Blue Energy Partners, headed by oil baron Alejandro Betancourt López, a 46-year-old businessman with a contested track record and multiple international investigations.
London’s mayor formally opposes Heathrow’s third runway expansion, citing threats to environmental targets and transport networks, while the airport argues it represents a major economic growth opportunity for the UK.
British housebuilder Crest Nicholson warned of an annual operating loss of approximately £10m, citing a subdued property market with reduced sales rates and affordability constraints.
Sheffield approved a free bus and tram travel pilot for ages 5-18, running from February 2027 through September 2027 at an estimated cost of £7.6 million.
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK cafes now routinely charging £4-5 per cup due to commodity inflation, climate disruptions, and trade tariffs affecting major producing nations.
