Entries by BBC News

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger’s death

Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train.

Harrods sets aside more than £60m for abuse compensation

The Met Police says 146 people have come forward to report a crime in their investigation into the decease ex-owner of the luxury department store.

Harrods sets aside more than £60m for abuse compensation

The Met Police says 146 people have come forward to report a crime in their investigation into the decease ex-owner of the luxury department store.

Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger’s death

Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train.

They paid thousands for a cruise that hasn’t sailed. Now they can’t get their money back

The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.

Money paid but no ship: The around-the-world cruise that is yet to set sail

The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.

Sales of electric cars hit record high in September

Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.

Sales of electric cars hit record high in September

Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.

Sales of electric cars hit record high in September

Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.