Ineos Automotive, owned by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by “several hundred” positions from its 1,700 employees. The cuts are set to affect head office roles across multiple locations, including the UK and parts of Europe, though the company’s automotive plant in Hambach, France, is expected to remain unaffected. […]

In the aftermath of World War II, Berlin underwent significant changes to prioritize automobile traffic, particularly in the capitalist west. Tramlines were removed, and bicycle access was restricted as the concept of the “autogerechte Stadt” or car-friendly city emerged. This focus on cars persisted for decades, but recently, the city has faced criticism for not

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been preparing for the upcoming budget presentation scheduled in less than two weeks. Discussions around the budget suggest potential tax increases, which may impact Labour’s previous manifesto commitments, particularly regarding income tax. One contributing factor to these proposed changes is the anticipated revision of the UK’s productivity growth forecast by the

The latest growth figures indicate a slowdown in the UK economy, with only 0.1% growth recorded in the July-to-September quarter, falling below expectations. Additionally, the economy contracted in September, primarily due to a significant drop in car production following a cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover. This unprecedented decline in vehicle output was identified as a