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EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs
EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs
Economy
by  AFP

Brussels proposed Wednesday a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in from January, in a major reversal of its previous position. "This removes the threat of tariffs on export of EU electric vehicles to the UK and vice versa on 1st January 2024."

Record passengers as airline industry recovers from pandemic
Record passengers as airline industry recovers from pandemic
Economy
by  AFP

Airlines should carry a record number of passengers next year as the sector puts the Covid-19 pandemic behind it, the industry's top trade association said Wednesday, although profitability remains a concern. Walsh called the figures a "tribute to aviation’s resilience" but said the industry's profits need to be put into perspective.