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Ford takes $19.5bn hit, cancels electric models

Ford announces a massive $19.5bn writedown and cancels key electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning, pivoting to hybrids and petrol models amid shifting US policy and demand. Read the full analysis.

Germany urges EU to soften 2035 petrol car ban

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing the EU to reconsider its 2035 combustion engine ban, advocating for hybrid car exemptions to protect jobs and the climate. Read the latest developments.

Per-Mile EV Tax: First Step in Road Tax Reform

The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.

Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.

Army Pauses Ajax Use After Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.

Bridgepoint buys crypto services firm for £200m

Private equity giant Bridgepoint strikes £200m deal to acquire majority stake in crypto audit specialist HT Digital. Learn how this signals growing institutional crypto interest.

NY Law Firm in £30m Private Equity Deal Talks

New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.

Former Crypto Boss Builds Companies for Private Equity

Discover how a former cryptocurrency executive is now creating businesses specifically designed for acquisition by major private equity firms like KKR and Apollo. Learn about this innovative investment strategy.

UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030

Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.

£1.5bn EV Boost: New Grants and Charging Points

The UK government unveils a £1.5bn package to accelerate the electric vehicle transition, extending grants and funding thousands of new public charging points across the country.

EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax Plan Sparks Industry Concern

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the budget. Will this new road tax raise revenue or hinder the UK's EV transition?

UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s

A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.

Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance

Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.

Asda sells 24 stores in £568m deal amid debt

Asda sells 24 stores and a depot for £568m in a leaseback strategy to manage its £3.8bn debt pile. The GMB union condemns the move as 'asset stripping'. Read the full details.

MHA revenue up 13% after London listing success

MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.

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