Virgin Media O2 to invest £700 Million to boost network reliability
Virgin Media O2 is set to inject £700 million into its mobile network this year, roughly £2 million per day, as part of its Mobile Transformation Plan. This investment aims to significantly enhance network reliability, speed and coverage across the UK, addressing the ever-increasing demand for mobile data. The company's initiative comes as mobile network…
Kia EV3 crowned UK car of the year 2025
Kia's EV3 has been named the UK Car of the Year 2025, continuing the brand's winning streak after the EV9 took the title in 2024. The award, decided by a panel of 31 prominent UK automotive, business, and technology journalists, recognizes the EV3's 'exceptional attributes' in the competitive electric vehicle market. The EV3's victory follows…
Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility launch robotaxi platform in China
Lotus Robotics, the autonomous driving division of Lotus, has partnered with CaoCao Mobility, a ride-hailing company backed by Geely Holding, to deploy a new autonomous driving platform for robotaxis. Powered by Lotus Robotics' technology, the platform is currently being piloted in Suzhou and Hangzhou, China. This collaboration marks the launch of what the companies claim…
Drivers confused by transition to EVs, new Ray Ban Meta smart glasses unveiled
UK drivers are "confused" by the country's electric car transition, ministers are being warned. Although most drivers are not hostile towards electric vehicles (EVs), many are confused about what changes are coming and when, according to new research from the AA. In a survey of more than 14,000 AA members, 7% thought the government was banning…
£17,000 VW ID Every1 electric car revealed, Apple Foldable iPhone rumours gain ground
Volkswagen has vowed to realise its long-held goal of an ‘affordable’ £17,000 electric car in 2027 with the arrival of the production version of the new ID Every1 concept car. Described by Volkswagen as a model “from Europe for Europe”, the new car will serve as the spiritual successor to the Up as an A-segment city car and…
UK sales of Teslas rise by a fifth in February, Apple launches new iPad Air
Sales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for battery-powered cars increased, despite the prospect of a buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s controversial and divisive behaviour since becoming a key figure in Donald Trump’s administration. Almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, with the Model 3…
Understanding OTC Trading
In the dynamic world of financial markets, over-the-counter (OTC) trading stands as a flexible and essential mechanism for buying and selling assets. This method of trading allows participants to engage in transactions outside traditional exchanges, offering a unique option for accessing diverse financial instruments. Be it a traditional trading exchange or a crypto OTC platform,…
UK watchdog investigates TikTok over child data, Bitcoin records large monthly loss
The UK data watchdog has launched what it calls a "major investigation" into TikTok's use of children's personal information. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) will inspect the way in which the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend further content to them. John Edwards, the Information Commissioner, said it would…
Ohme launches multi-car charging feature
Ohme, a leading UK provider of dynamic home EV charging solutions, has introduced a new multi-car feature, addressing the needs of households with multiple electric vehicles. The innovative app functionality allows users to add and seamlessly switch between different EVs on a single account, streamlining the charging process. This development comes as a welcome solution…
UK’s Clean Power 2030 Plan to slash gas imports, boost energy security
The UK's Clean Power 2030 Action Plan is projected to dramatically reduce the nation's reliance on gas imports for power generation, according to a new analysis by energy think-tank Ember. The plan, focused on expanding low-carbon energy sources, is expected to cut gas imports by 57%, bolstering energy security and shielding consumers from volatile global…
