Heathrow expansion puts the government on the flight path to years of trouble and strife

On top of the added levels of noise and air pollution, there’s the non-trivial matter of demolishing hundreds of homes, diverting several waterways and rerouting a long stretch of the M25

Tesla sees disappointing fourth-quarter earnings amid declining car deliveries

Despite disappointing sales and delivery figures, the company’s stock price has doubled in the past year

UK car production falls to lowest level since 1954

Number made fell to 780,000, the lowest for seven decades barring the pandemic, as carmakers battle weak demand and EV transition

Scepticism in Whitehall that Heathrow plan can be reconciled with climate targets

Emission targets could derail project as campaigners say net zero commitment cannot be met if expansion happens

Dowlais deal shows crisis in the UK stock market is getting worse

It should be the GKN Automotive owner taking over its US rival American Axle, not the other way around

US rival agrees £1.2bn deal for British car parts firm in new hit to UK stock market

American Axle and Manufacturing’s acquisition of Dowlais follows exodus of London-listed companies in 2024

What would Heathrow third runway mean for pollution, emissions and noise?

As UK chancellor backs expansion at London’s biggest airport, we assess the possible environmental impacts

Heathrow third runway: a saga of promises, protest and U-turns

With Reeves looking set to approve the contested expansion, here is a timeline of 21 years of changing policy

UK reportedly planning electric car loan subsidies to push sales

Ministers in talks with vehicle finance sector about making more low-interest or interest-free loans available

How Trump tariffs could upend car markets in Europe, the US and China

Levies threaten exporters to US market, while scrapping of subsidies will hit EV sales – and Tesla could gain

Australia’s road toll hits 12-year high as pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rise

Government figures show 1,300 people died on the roads last year in a rate of increase not seen since the 1960s

Tesla takes EU to court over tariffs on EVs made in China

Elon Musk’s company still imports large number of cars into Europe from its Shanghai factory

Reeves: third Heathrow runway would be hard decision but good for growth

Chancellor expected to unveil new building projects and revise planning rules to stimulate UK economy

‘A tax on living greener’: how can Britain make charging EVs cheaper?

The high cost and low availability of charging for those without driveways is hindering the UK’s EV economy

Rachel Reeves indicates support for third runway at Heathrow

Chancellor says runway would mean fewer planes circling London, and points to moves towards sustainable flying