UK Electric Car Sales Target Set to Be Weakened
The UK government is considering pulling back its 2030 target for EVs from 80% of new car sales to a lower target in the...
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Pandemic Car Shortages Keep Prices High for New and Used Vehicles
Pandemic-era production cuts linger in the U.S. auto market, keeping prices high for both new and used cars.
CMA Probes Ryanair Over Fees for Parents Sitting with Children
The CMA has opened a formal review into Ryanair’s policy of charging parents to sit next to their children, assessing how the fee is...
Beyond SpaceX: Family Offices See Space-Economy Opportunities, From Infrastructure to Isar Aerospace
Ultra-rich investors are diversifying into the broader space economy—covering satellites, ground infrastructure, hardware ecosystems and defense-linked opportunities beyond SpaceX’s IPO hype.
Spain’s Visitor Numbers Hit New Highs as Tourists Avoid Middle East
Spain’s tourism recovery accelerates as international arrivals hit records, with April at 9.1
Beauty Pie LED Mask Ad Banned For Misleading Anti-Wrinkle Claim
The UK Advertising Standards Authority banned Beauty Pie’s LED mask ad for misleading anti-wrinkle claims, citing insufficient evidence from a small trial and no...
Boeing to Start 737 Max Production on New Assembly Line July 6, CEO Says
Boeing says it will start producing 737 Max aircraft on July 6 at a new Everett assembly line, aiming to raise output to 52...
LIV Golf CEO Credits PIF Backing, Warns Funding Cliff Could Reshape 2026 Schedule
LIV Golf’s Scott O’Neil says the league must rely on PIF’s word through 2026 while pursuing up to $350 million in new funding amid...
Texas Screwworm Outbreak Prompts U.S. Push to Eradicate with Sterile-Insect Strategy
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the food supply is not at risk as Texas reports a second screwworm case.
Social Media on Trial: Four Key Cases to Watch in 2026
Major social platforms face several high‑stakes lawsuits in the US over safety and data practices.