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Elon Musk’s Tesla applies for licence to supply electricity to British homes
Tesla has applied to Ofgem for a licence to supply electricity to homes and businesses in Great Britain, paving the way for a UK launch of its Tesla Electric brand.
Trump Media to stream GB News on Truth+ in global expansion deal
Trump Media will stream GB News on its Truth+ platform, expanding the UK channel’s global reach to US audiences and beyond in a partnership praised by both networks’ chiefs.
How Europe’s car industry can survive the Chinese EV challenge
With Chinese EV makers growing fast, experts say Europe must invest, innovate and form strategic alliances – not rely on tariffs – to protect its automotive industry.
Employment minister warns ‘job deserts’ and long-term sickness are holding back Britain
Employment minister Alison McGovern says job deserts and record economic inactivity are damaging UK towns, as government launches push to get more businesses hiring via job centres.
British Shoppers flock to EU for tax-free spending as calls grow to reinstate UK scheme
UK shoppers are spending more on tax-free goods in the EU, prompting fresh pressure on Labour to reinstate Britain’s VAT rebate scheme for overseas visitors.
Why more companies are merging HR and IT to prepare for the AI era
A growing number of firms are merging HR and IT departments under one leader to streamline decision-making and prepare for an AI-driven workplace.
Britons opt for ‘later, closer, shorter’ breaks as domestic travel trend grows
UK holidaymakers are increasingly booking “later, closer and shorter” breaks, as cost-conscious travellers look to make the most of Britain’s summer without committing to expensive overseas trips.
Starmer urged to rethink 2030 petrol car ban amid industry fears over ‘impossible’ EV targets
Dowlais CEO Liam Butterworth warns Labour’s 2030 petrol car ban is “impossible” and calls for a review to support a more realistic transition to electric vehicles.
Parents prepay £500m in private school fees to avoid Labour’s VAT hike
Parents at top UK private schools prepaid over £500m in fees to avoid Labour’s 20% VAT on education, potentially undermining expected tax revenues, experts warn.
Shared Rural Network: How a £1.3bn mobile connectivity programme is transforming digital Britain
The £1.3bn Shared Rural Network is revolutionising mobile connectivity across the UK, closing coverage gaps, supporting local economies, and tackling digital exclusion in rural communities.
Government-funded 4G upgrades go live in North Yorkshire to boost rural mobile connectivity
New 4G upgrades in the Yorkshire Dales go live as part of the UK government’s Shared Rural Network, extending mobile coverage to remote communities and supporting digital inclusion.
Google Digital Garage and AND Digital partner to deliver AI training for UK SMEs
Google Digital Garage teams up with AND Digital to deliver AI and digital skills training to UK SMEs, helping businesses futureproof against rapid technological change.
Four Cymru partners with Wales Tech Week to showcase Welsh innovation on the global stage
Four Cymru joins forces with Wales Tech Week 2025 to amplify Welsh tech innovation, helping position Wales as a global leader in emerging technology and investment.
Trump ends de minimis tariff exemption, hitting UK exporters and global e-commerce
President Trump scraps the de minimis tariff exemption, triggering new costs for UK exporters and e-commerce sellers as part of a wider crackdown on low-value imports.
