One of the many things Donald Trump may not have foreseen or intended as he launched Gulf War III was a huge boost for electric vehicles. EV sales in Britain jumped 24pc in March to a new record of more than 86,000, while sales of petrol and diesel cars fell. (more…)...

Winter is coming and so are the bills. The Ofgem cap rose £149 this month taking the ‘average’ annual energy bill to £1,717 and analysts say another rise is likely in January. The government clings to its controversial policy of stopping winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners. Surveys show almost half the population will ration its energy use. (more…)...