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Upmarket interior Classy design £359.38 per month The Audi Q3 is one of the German brand’s most popular models, and it’s easy to see why. Quality interior? Check. Modern tech on board? Check. Roomy for passengers? Check. Plenty of kerb...

Coventry's bid comes as the 2025-26 campaign shapes up to be a landmark one, with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby (PRL) working to develop a 'reimagined Tier 2'.Under the proposal, the Championship will expand from 12 to...

Since its launch in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 has established itself as the world’s most popular lightweight sports car – and now you can have an all-electric version of the Mk1 courtesy of UK conversion specialist Electrogenic. The original MX-5,...

Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty ImagesThere's soaring interest in donating cryptocurrency to charity as digital currency investors seek to maximize their tax break and impact."A lot of folks have begun to realize that crypto giving is hugely beneficial," said Kyle...

Adaptive suspension and an electronic limited slip differential still feature as standard. However, Auto Express was told earlier this year that the EV6 GT will not get the Ioniq 5 N’s uprated, stiffer suspension competents, so it’s likely to remain...

A small North Carolina town has launched the nation’s first-ever climate accountability lawsuit against an electric utility.The litigation, filed by officials from Carrboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday morning, accuses Duke Energy of waging a “deception campaign” to obscure the climate...

General Motors told shareholders on Wednesday that it would write down the value of its China business by more than $5bn.The company’s board of directors determined that the non-cash charges were necessary “in light of the finalization of a new...

Someone at Westminster appears to have finally got the memo regarding the UK’s pothole problem, because 2024 has seen a rise in the amount of preventative road maintenance after a 12-year low in 2023, helping to slow the degradation of...

Launching four funds at once, three of the active ETFs are based on Robeco's quantitative enhanced index capabilities which the firm said "complement" its existing range. The ‘3D ETFs', termed a "smarter alternative in an ETF wrapper" by Robeco, focus...

Southland (NYSE:SLND) said its unit has been awarded a $60 million contract for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in the Southwest. The range of work includes construction of new headworks, influent pump station, extended aeration basin, administration...

But it's good to have independent confirmation that the fury over Labour’s brutal Budget is more than just political noise. It’s grounded in fact.Today, in its annual economic survey, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) gave its verdict...

“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my favorite word,” said Donald Trump last month. Pundits, politicians and financial markets are trying to figure out why, since he announced a week ago that he...

When most people think of buying Sky they expect some seriously high monthly bills but that's no longer the case. The telly firm has just announced the launch of a new Sky Essential TV package which includes Netflix, Discovery+ and...

An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap its primary London listing and focus on Australia, as the FTSE 100 firm outlined its long-term investment strategy.Palliser Capital called on the metals and minerals firm to drop its...

Getty ImagesAbout 300 hospice inpatient beds are currently closed or out of use in England, hospice leaders have warned.They say a lack of funding and staff are the primary reasons why some of England's 170 hospices have had to close...

BBCAngela Rayner has insisted that councils must meet the government's housing targets, after local authorities branded them impossible to achieve.A BBC investigation found the vast majority of councils raised concerns about the government's flagship plan to build 1.5 million new...

Bleeding eye disease: An outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD), often referred to as the 'bleeding eye virus', has killed at least 15 people, and infected at least 66 in Rwanda as of November 29, the country’s Ministry of...

Investing.com-- Bitcoin rose slightly on Wednesday, steadying below recent peaks as traders awaited more cues on U.S. monetary policy and what Donald Trump’s administration will entail for crypto. A rally in most major altcoins also cooled on Wednesday in anticipation...

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo “wants” to make the reborn Renault Twingo in right-hand-drive but admitted making the business case to do so was “a challenge”. The new electric city car, which is based on the French firm's new...

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.French state-owned energy giant EDF will keep four ageing nuclear power stations in Britain open for longer than planned, in a boost...

Ninety-eight seconds. That was all that was required for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City reign to get up and running. Jamie Vardy’s opener offered an early snapshot of Leicester in Van Nistelrooy’s image, too. Victor Kristiansen, hugging the left touchline,...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a bold comparison (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has compared the ‘chemistry’ of Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard to Barcelona legends Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Busquets. Barcelona’s famous trio are considered to...

THE more things change the more they stay the same - as long as Jamie Vardy is around.The 37-year got Ruud van Nistelrooy's reign off to the perfect start with a second minute opener - the SIXTH time he has...

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Salesforce — The software stock advanced 6% after the company posted a revenue beat in the third quarter. Revenue of $9.44 billion topped consensus forecasts calling for $9.35 billion, according to...

Analysis: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept carLuxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new electric concept car and, like a recent controversial teaser video, it has divided opinion. Some on social media said the new Type 00 car...

Major cryptocurrency assets, excluding Bitcoin, usually known as Altcoins, are currently demonstrating strong momentum, rising significantly to pivotal levels in the past few days. While there is the belief that the tokens are surging due to a drop in Bitcoin’s dominance, several...

Courtesy: J.P. Morgan Private BankJ.P. Morgan Private Bank is out with its list of recommended holiday books and experiences for wealthy clients, and this year's offerings include a George Clooney Broadway debut, an expanded art museum in São Paulo, Brazil,...

Virgin Voyages becomes the first cruise line to accept Bitcoin for bookings. Passengers can use Bitcoin to book for cruises including the upcoming Virgin Voyages’ Annual Pass. Virgin Voyages targets younger travellers with crypto adoption in a competitive market. Virgin...

Banking reorganisation is slowing the growth of ATMs more than a secular decline in cash transactions in India. Rules governing fees charged on ATM transactions and mergers of state-owned banks have altered the business case for setting up cash-dispensing machines,...