Diesel market share plunges nearly 90% in a decade after 'Dieselgate', analysis finds
Auto Express data shows diesel fell from 48% of new-car registrations in 2015 to 6% in 2024, with forecasts projecting just 2% by 2028.
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Private parking firms could issue record 17.5 million penalties as government delays crackdown
Analysis of DVLA record requests shows surge in private-sector parking enforcement; motoring groups and industry disagree on reforms as Labour pauses consultations
GSK announces £22bn US investment as Trump's state visit coincides with pharma shifts in UK
Company pledges $30bn for US research, supply chain and manufacturing while stressing continued UK R&D and factory investment
Columnist says Anglo–Teck deal shows short-termism and exposes UK policy gaps
Alex Brummer argues concessions in the £40bn transaction and weak Whitehall oversight signal risks for Britain’s corporate assets
Commentator Says Anglo–Teck Deal Shows Short-Termism as Carney Pressed for Canadian HQ
Daily Mail columnist Alex Brummer criticises Anglo American’s concessions in merger with Teck Resources and warns of longer-term risks to the UK corporate base
Savings platforms widen access to tax-free cash ISAs as savers hunt top rates
Hargreaves Lansdown, Flagstone and Raisin add cash ISAs to reduce paperwork for savers seeking higher returns
Bargain-filled Laughlin draws visitors as Las Vegas tourism softens
Laughlin markets lower prices and restored perks while Las Vegas posts year-to-date declines, LVCVA data show
Chancellor faces pressure to curb tax-free pension lump sums as Budget seeks to plug £50bn shortfall
Ministers and analysts say cutting the 25% tax-free pension allowance or capping lump sums could raise billions, but experts warn of legal protections, fairness issues and risks for savers
Woman’s £9,900 State‑pension Top‑up Stalls for 18 Months as DWP and HMRC Pass the Case Between Them
Julie Stewart paid to buy missing National Insurance years but delays left her out of pocket and waiting until a newspaper intervention prompted payment