Steel industry urges government to choose British in offshore wind expansion
The UK steel industry is urging the government to commit to buying British steel as part of the country’s planned offshore wind power boom. Wind energy now accounts for almost a third of the UK’s electricity generation, yet less than 2%
From minivehicles to market domination: how Osamu Suzuki shaped India’s car industry
The world of automobiles has lost a titan. Osamu Suzuki, the ingenious and fiercely pragmatic leader who propelled Japan’s Suzuki Motor to global prominence, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 94 after a battle with lymphoma. His
Over 4,000 Brits tucked into their tax return on Christmas Day
More than 40,000 individuals found time between turkey dinners and tinsel to file their 2023–24 Self Assessment tax return over the festive period, new figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveal. While many were tucking into Christmas leftovers or huddling
Affordable Chinese cars disrupt BMW and Mercedes sales in Mexico
The Mexican automotive market is undergoing a significant transformation as Chinese car manufacturers gain a foothold, disrupting the dominance of long-standing luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as per an AFP report. Traditionally, Mexico’s high-end car market leaned heavily on European
Living standards to stagnate in 2025 despite hopes for better public services, warns thinktank
Household incomes are likely to stagnate or decline next year, according to new research from the Resolution Foundation, as Britain’s cost-of-living challenges continue. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to improve public services, the leading thinktank says this “tax-rise gamble” risks