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The UK automotive industry is facing a critical moment as major car manufacturers postpone investment decisions in British factories while awaiting potential changes to the government’s electric vehicle (EV) sales regulations. Industry leaders argue that the current rules are creating uncertainty and increasing financial pressure at a time when manufacturers…

Tesla has secured an important legal victory in the UK in its long-running dispute over licensing fees for 5G technology used in connected vehicles. The UK Supreme Court ruled in Tesla’s favour, allowing the electric vehicle maker to revive its lawsuit concerning the licensing of patents essential to cellular connectivity.…

Barclays has reported a strong first half of 2026, with profit before tax rising 17% to £6.1 billion for the January–June period, slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations of around £5.94 billion. The performance was supported by strong equities trading activity and investment banking fees, as volatile markets created more opportunities…

The UK government is planning changes to secondary education in England that could give pupils a clearer route from school into the world of work. Under the proposed reforms outlined by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, pupils from around the age of 14 could have greater access to technical and practical…