676 ViewsBritish drivers would pay up to £20 more to slash waiting times for electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to a survey from charge point manufacturer GARO. The company asked a straw poll of 500 EV owners in the UK about their attitudes to EV charging and discovered 90% would pay additionally per kWh if it was guaranteed to slash waiting times by up to 15 minutes. The biggest demand for faster charging was in Cardiff where 55% of EV owners said they happily pay more, followed by Northern Ireland on 49%. GARO’s research also found that the majority of EV owners (82%) would prefer to use renewable energy to power their vehicles. Conor Charnley, UK e-Mobility Manager at GARO, said:“The UK is making great headway in building the necessary electric vehicle infrastructure, but EV owners are clearly becoming frustrated with the lack of rapid charging solutions available and extended waiting times.

(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channelLONDON, - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday for only the second time since 2020 and said future reductions were likely to be gradual, seeing higher inflation and growth after the new government's first budget.The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to cut interest rates to 4.75% from 5%, a stronger majority than expectations in a Reuters poll for a 7-2 vote in favour of a cut. Catherine Mann dissented, preferring to keep rates on hold. "We need to make sure inflation stays close to target, so we can't cut interest rates too quickly or by too much," BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said in a statement. "But if the economy evolves as we expect it's likely that interest rates will continue to fall gradually from here," he added, broadly echoing his language after September's meeting.The BoE predicted that finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget last week - which entails big increases in tax, spending and borrowing - would boost the size of Britain's economy by around 0.75% next year but barely improve annual growth rates in two or three years' time.Her plan was likely to add just under half of a percentage point to the rate of inflation at its peak in just over two years' time, the BoE said, causing inflation to take a year longer to return sustainably to its 2% target.The BoE's cautious language on the future interest rate cuts was similar to previous months, in keeping with investors' view that it is likely to cut interest rates more slowly than the European Central Bank.The BoE did not refer to Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, which has prompted a big reduction in bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates aggressively.Financial markets on Wednesday were pricing between two and three interest rate cuts from the BoE in 2025 - down from around four before the budget.The BoE said inflation was likely to rise to around 2.5% by the end of this year from 1.7% in September and hit 2.7% by the end of next year, before falling gradually below its 2% target by the end of the three-year forecast.Government decisions to raise the cap on bus fares, hike value-added tax on private school fees and increase employers' social security contributions were likely to boost inflation.With the latter measure combining with a 6.7% hike in the national minimum wage, the BoE said employers faced rising costs - although it could not be certain of the overall effect on inflation as employers might respond by sacking staff or accepting lower profits.While the BoE downgraded its forecast for average economic growth this year to 1% from 1.25%, reflecting recent revisions to past growth, it raised its forecast for 2025 to 1.5% from 1%. "This reflects the stronger, and relatively front-loaded, paths for government consumption and investment more than offsetting the impact on growth of higher taxes," the BoE said.While the BoE's forecasts for growth and inflation include the impact of higher spending and taxes, they do not include the effect of a big rise in market borrowing costs since the budget as it set those assumptions beforehand and did not update them.If the now higher market interest rates were factored in, the outlook for inflation and growth would likely be a bit lower.The BoE repeated its message that monetary policy would need to stay "restrictive for sufficiently long" to return inflation sustainably to the 2% target.

The social media influencer Matthew Choi has been banned from the New York City Marathon after he ran the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow. Choi posted several videos of his participation in the race on his accounts. After much criticism, he apologised and acknowledged that the filming endangered other competitors, prevented some from potentially reaching personal bests, and even blocked some from getting a drink at designated water stations. Choi finished the course in a time of 2hr 57min 15sec, or about 50 minutes behind Abdi Nageeye, the winner of the men’s race. Choi was later disqualified.

Video recorded from UN vehicle shows the scale of devastation caused by Israel's assault on northern Gaza. The video, filmed during a UN drive-through on Wednesday, shows roads completely torn up and buildings reduced to rubble

Interest rates will fall by less than expected next year because of the inflationary impact of the budget in a blow to homeowners. On Thursday the Bank of England cut interest rates for the second time this year by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75 per cent. However, it said the budget, which included an extra £70 billion of spending next year, would lead to higher inflation. Traders said the Bank was less likely to cut interest rates next month, and that only two reductions had been priced in for next year. • Bank cuts interest rates to 4.75 per centThe Bank forecast that inflation would rise to 2.4 per cent by the end of the year and not return to below its 2 per

NHS authorities in Berkshire are consulting over plans to relocate a short-stay ward in Slough to St Mark’s Hospital in Maidenhead. The new ward, which could open in spring 2026, would see Jubilee Ward relocated from its base at Upton Hospital and ‘co-located’ with Henry Tudor Ward at St Mark’s. A spokesperson for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – which runs most services at St Mark’s – said Jubilee Ward needed to be relocated because of constraints at Upton. Jubilee Ward was built in the early 1900s and is one of just a few remaining Nightingale wards in the country. “Our preferred option is to move Jubilee Ward to St Mark’s Hospital in Maidenhead, to co-locate the ward with an existing community in-patient ward.

"Landslide" is the headline in the i, external, which says he has won a mandate for a radical right-wing agenda to reshape America. The Sun, external says he has been rehired after he was "shot, sued, tried, insulted and written off". The paper says it is not bewildered by the second coming of President Trump because most Americans love capitalism, freedom and aspiration and detest socialism, meddling regulations and wokery. The paper says there are fears Trump will be even more divisive and brutal than in his first term. For the Daily Mail, external his victory is a "comeback to Trump all comebacks".

Symptoms of bowel cancer? Bowel BabeOther measures to reduce bowel cancer riskColorectal cancer or bowel cancer is one of the most common cancer risks for people above the age of 45. The research added the reduction in cancer risk, particularly for colorectal cancer, goes beyond the general benefits of physical activity. BBC TV presenter Dame Deborah James wrote and spoke about her bowel cancer diagnosis in 2018. Calling the show "Bowel Babe", James campaigned to raise the bowel cancer checks.

Unemployed people in Slough may no longer be entitled to a 100 per cent discount on their council tax bills due to planned cutbacks by the council. But the council is set to meet next week to discuss whether the council tax discount for unemployed people should be reduced to 70 per cent. “I’m really, really concerned they’re going for this now at a time when people are really struggling. Windsor and Maidenhead council currently offers an 80 per cent council tax reduction to unemployed people. Councillor Hulme said that while the previous Labour administration did hike council tax bills by 10 per cent in 2023, it ensured the 100 per cent council tax reduction scheme remained in place.

For the seventh consecutive year, Stewarts is listed in The Times’ annual report on the best lawyers for business, public and private client law. The Times Best Law Firms surveyed more than 3,900 solicitors and barristers to identify the best law firms in 28 categories. The Times guide has also acknowledged the work of our International Injury and Aviation teams. Stewarts was previously named Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024. Inheritance and successionFor the first time in Times Best Law Firms, our Trust and Probate Litigation team is recognised in the inheritance and succession category.

Edu Gaspar may have stepped down from his Arsenal sporting director role potentially due to the overwhelming allure of Evangelos Marinakis' multi-club model, claims Ian Wright. "He's gone to a place with a multi-club system, which is something Arsenal can't offer him. Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)"Edu is going to be more than a technical director for those clubs. I put myself in this position, and I probably would do the same, simply because it's a better opportunity for me." "I don't know who makes all the signings at Arsenal, I'm sure the manager would get the final say, but Edu has played a big part with the players he's brought in."

...not only £69k compensation out of public funds, but a public apology and - even sweeter - an Order that ERCC refer clients to Beira's Place - a single-sex rape crisis unit set up by JK Rowling. We want to publicly apologise and we understand that Roz’s actions were not motivated by transphobia, but by a genuine wish to act in the best interests of service users. We should have listened more to Roz’s concerns and never pursued disciplinary action, and for that we are sorry. What with the bloke previously running the place having resigned in disgrace, what a perfect ending. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/06/woman-unfairly-dismissed-…

Mike Watson, managing partner of Trethowans. By Daniel FaceTrethowans, with offices in Southampton and Winchester, has again this year been recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms. The votes cover a range of categories – including business, public, and private client services – and each solicitor can only vote once. Mike Watson, managing partner of Trethowans, said: “To be recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 is testament to our people, who continuously deliver outstanding service to our clients. “We’re grateful to everyone who voted.”Trethowans has also been recognised in the Legal 500 2025 and Chambers Guide 2025.

“It allowed us to look at the effects of the past and the present within one lifetime.”AdvertisementIn “Dune: Prophecy,” Olivia Williams’ Tula Harkonnen co-presides over a mysterious faction known as the Sisterhood. Because the events occur long before those in “Dune,” Williams says it actually helped to be removed from the lore. “Olivia is really good at that.”Emily Watson, left, with Olivia Williams in “Dune: Prophecy.” “At the beginning, my character is seriously subordinate to her powerful and terrifying older sister,” Williams says. “At the beginning, my character is seriously subordinate to her powerful and terrifying older sister,” Williams says. I’ve got ‘Dune: Prophecy’ to fall back on, but for the rest of the cast, that is their income.

Paul Pogba spent six years back at Man Utd. Ex-Manchester United striker Louis Saha has expressed his desire to see the club's former midfield maestro Paul Pogba make a spectacular return to Old Trafford. Saha firmly believes Pogba could secure himself another high-profile transfer when he makes his highly-anticipated return to football next year. Paul Pogba will be a free agent after his Juventus release. He expressed his dream to see Pogba return to M16, adding: "I would love to see him at Manchester United.