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U.S. Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026
U.S. electricity consumption from light-duty electric vehicles grew 8% in the first half of 2026, a significant slowdown from prior year growth rates following the expiration of federal tax credits.
Uranium Hits Record High While Nuclear Stocks Slide
Uranium futures hit record highs exceeding $96 per pound this year, yet nuclear-focused stocks have declined sharply as utilities hesitate to lock in fuel contracts at elevated prices.
Why Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ may shrink or boost your charitable tax break for 2026
Starting in 2026, charitable tax deductions face new rules including a 0.5% income floor and a 35% cap for top earners, potentially reducing tax benefits for some donors.
Will pensioners be poorer as a result of Burnham scrapping the triple lock?
The UK prime minister has announced scrapping the state pension triple lock from 2030, replacing it with an adjusted version to help fund a national care service and raise approximately £15bn annually by 2040.
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Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
Saudi Arabian startup Ceer unveiled two futuristic electric vehicles with angular, sci-fi designs, planning to launch five additional models by 2030 and begin sales in 2027.
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
A June weekend heatwave caused severe flight disruptions across London airports, with climate change raising concerns about increasingly unstable weather and future aviation chaos.
‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation
A thinktank warns that over 1.1 million low-income renting families face a housing affordability crisis, with weekly shortfalls averaging £158 unless the government adjusts housing support in its upcoming budget.
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Hundreds of flights were delayed at major US East Coast airports Monday after construction workers accidentally severed a critical air traffic control cable, disrupting operations ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Vet prescription fees to be capped under rule changes
The UK competition watchdog has implemented legally binding rules capping veterinary prescription fees at £21 and requiring practices to publish price lists and provide cost estimates ahead of treatment.
Rising fuel prices ‘cost Jersey tow truck business an extra £10k’
A Jersey tow truck business owner says rising fuel costs have impacted his operations by £9,000 to £11,000, as fuel prices continue climbing amid broader cost pressures.
California Attorney General Bonta says states made demands in Paramount-Warner deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta defended his settlement of Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, denying that the company’s threatened relocation influenced the timing.
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham has warned that proposed EU industrial rules favoring European manufacturers could damage UK industry and supply chains, ahead of discussions with EU leadership.
Autonomous trucking company Aurora looks to accelerate toward profitability
Aurora Innovation is expanding its fleet of autonomous semis on major Texas highways, targeting 200 driverless trucks by year-end with plans to achieve profitability by 2028.
UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
UK government borrowing reached £18.3bn in August, exceeding forecasts and intensifying pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of next month’s budget announcement.
Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation
Nick Clegg stands to gain approximately £30m from a planned US stock market listing of UK datacentre startup Nscale, where he holds a board seat alongside former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg.
European drugmakers say they are ‘losing ground’ to US and Chinese rivals
European pharmaceutical leaders warn the continent is losing competitive ground to the US and China in drug development and investment, calling for governments to treat medicines as strategic infrastructure.