⢠Una ricerca rivela che le compagnie assicurative non offrono copertura per alcuni modelli, oppure applicano tariffe piÚ alte rispetto a quelle per auto a benzina equivalenti.
⢠Secondo lo studio, gli assicuratori britannici sono piÚ esitanti a coprire alcuni veicoli ibridi ed elettrici (EV) provenienti dalla Cina rispetto alle auto di altri paesi.
⢠Sebbene alcuni conducenti possano risparmiare acquistando auto prodotte in Cina, potrebbero avere opzioni di assicurazione piÚ limitate rispetto a chi acquista auto elettriche, ibride e a benzina da Europa, Stati Uniti e Corea del Sud. Continua a leggere...
Esclusiva: lo stato è ora privo di tetti massimi alle donazioni politiche o di requisiti di trasparenza, a pochi mesi dalle elezioni di novembre
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⢠Il dark money illimitato continuerà a inondare la politica del Victoria dopo che il Partito Laburista non è riuscito a raggiungere un accordo con i Liberali o i Verdi sulle riforme delle donazioni che il governo Allan aveva promesso di accelerare in parlamento.
⢠Il Victoria è ora sprovvisto di limiti alle donazioni politiche o di obblighi di divulgazione, a pochi mesi dalle elezioni di novembre, dopo che la Corte Suprema ha annullato le leggi statali sulle donazioni il mese scorso. Continua a leggere...
The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis â but his government will face domestic challenges if it doesnât move eventuallyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo separate events on Monday â one in rain-soaked Canberra, the other in sunny Gladstone â neatly explain why the federal government wonât pursue a new gas export tax in next weekâs budget and why it might have no choice but to do so in the future.In the nationâs capital, Anthony Albanese hosted his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, for annual leadersâ talks that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the signing of a landmark treaty between the two nations. Continue reading...
Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSpirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after the beleaguered company ran out of cash and a rescue attempt by the Trump administration appeared to stall.The company struggled to make a deal with its creditors and secure funding to maintain operations, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter. Continue reading...
⢠The New York Mets lost their 12th consecutive game following Devin Williams' struggles in the ninth inning, allowing two runs in a defeat highlighted on SNY's Post Game Live.
⢠Gary Apple and Todd Zeile reacted to Williams' performance costing the team, amid ongoing woes for the squad covering New York sports.
⢠Juan Soto returned to the lineup on Wednesday, providing a potential boost as Mets seek to end their skid in MLB action.
Social workers in England say they often have no choice but to place children in unregistered settings because no one else will take themThe sinking feeling is familiar now, says Anna*. Itâs Friday, the clock is ticking, and there is a vulnerable child in her care for whom â despite hitting the phones for days â she cannot find a place. Once the foster carers have been exhausted, and the registered private childrenâs homes begged, there is nothing for it but to look elsewhere.âIt always seems to be on a Friday that you are struggling to place a child,â says the social worker. âThey need somewhere safe tonight. Youâre calling everywhere, already knowing the answer will be, âwe havenât got any spacesâ. And then youâre left with whatâs left of a hotel, a caravan ⌠somewhere you know isnât right, but you donât have a choice.â Continue reading...
Republicans had hoped that Trumpâs 2025 tax cuts would be at the forefront of votersâ minds, but many have reportedly not noticed a differenceSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.It is Tax Day and Republicans are ramping up their efforts to highlight last yearâs sweeping tax cuts and turn them into political capital.Eric Swalwell officially resigned from Congress amid the threat of an expulsion vote and other misconduct allegations he has denied. A special election to fill his vacant seat will be held 18 August. At a Los Angeles press conference this morning, Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, telling reporters she âdid not consent to any sexual activity.âThe House still needs to pass a bill to fund several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subagencies, like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Coast Guard, amid a record-breaking partial government shutdown. The Senate advanced measure that remedies this funding lapse, but doesnât include money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol, has stalled in the lower chamber.Meanwhile, House Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission that would work with JD Vance to remove Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment, should they determine he is no longer fit to serve. The measure, introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, follows a series of statements from Trump, including his recent warning that Iranâs âwhole civilization will dieâ if it did not capitulate to his demands, and a social media post that depicted him as Jesus Christ.Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post. âYou should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and weâre more inclined to go there,â Trump was quoted as saying.The US state department said Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations at a mutually agreed-upon time and place. The state department âexpressed hopeâ that the meeting between Israel and Lebanon would âlead to peace agreementâ.The Senate will hold its confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, the presidentâs pick to fill the vacant seat of Federal Reserve chair, next week, on 21 April. Both Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are expected to probe Warsh about his wealth and ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as his views on the Fedâs independence.The justice department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of several leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who were involved in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. In a court filing today, the department asked the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to vacate the convictions â a step further than moves Donald Trump made to commute the leadersâ prison sentences last January when he granted clemency to all defendants charged in the attack. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardoâs also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to costUK politics live â latest updatesFour in 10 parents across the UK are struggling to afford essential items for the care of their newborn babies, according to research.The survey of 2,000 parents with children aged under five by the charity Barnardoâs found that almost half (49%) felt their child had missed out on opportunities to learn or play because of the cost of living. Continue reading...
Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey showsThe Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are already struggling to afford everyday essentials.The escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has driven the price of oil, gas, crop fertiliser and other raw materials sharply higher, threatens to cause another cost of living shock. Continue reading...
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs.Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran â prompting retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region and Iranâs decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage â costs have surged across the US. Gas prices, in particular, have spiked sharply, with the national average rising by roughly 30% over the past month. Grocery bills, mortgage rates and fertilizer costs have also climbed. Continue reading...