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UK car production fell to its lowest level in nearly 70 years in 2024, as the industry struggles with weak demand and transitions to electric vehicles, with further disruptions expected if tariffs are imposed by the U.S.
Car production in the United Kingdom reached its lowest level in nearly seven decades in 2024, excluding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline comes as the industry grapples with weak demand and prepares to transition from fossil fuels to electric vehicles.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of cars produced in the UK dropped to 780,000, marking the lowest output since 1954.
SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes noted that the downturn was partly due to factory shutdowns as manufacturers shifted to electric vehicle production. However, he also pointed out that the sector continues to struggle with global demand and slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle sales.
In a competitive global market, the UK is facing challenges in maintaining its position as a major car manufacturer. British carmakers are bracing for further disruptions, particularly if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on imports from the UK’s second-largest market.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Microsoft is closing its direct operations in Pakistan after 25 years, shifting to a partner-led model to serve the market.
The European Union will drastically reduce imports of Ukrainian wheat and sugar, by up to 80%—to protect its farmers, a move expected to shift Ukraine's exports toward Asia and Africa.
The Bank of England has launched a public consultation on future banknote designs.
Unexpected weakness in Germany's manufacturing orders in May signals ongoing uncertainty in industrial demand, despite a yearly rise and sector-specific gains.
Oil futures fell on Friday after Iran reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and amid expectations that major producers are set to agree to raise their output this weekend.
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