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05/05/2026

Jaguar Land Rover could have shifted production from UK without £380m battery subsidy, officials warned

Government officials said in December that Britain’s largest automotive employer could lead exodus from UKJaguar Land Rover would have considered moving car production out of the UK and slashing jobs if not for a £380m subsidy for its sister battery company, government officials claimed privately.Officials at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) warned in December that Britain’s largest automotive employer may have triggered an exodus from the UK car industry, according to state aid documents prepared by the competition regulator. Continue reading...

Wrexham AFC used taxpayer funds for pitch upgrades not mentioned in initial grant

Documents made no reference to pitch works later added to £18m deal, with club spending £1.7m on upgradesWrexham AFC, the football club part-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, used taxpayer funds to re-lay its pitch, even though initial grant documents assessing the state investment did not make reference to it.The club has been awarded £18m in grants, with the first £3.8m tranche in February 2022. However, legally required state aid documents relating to that initial grant made no reference to the pitch works. Continue reading...

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EU to subsidise up to 70% of extra fuel and fertiliser costs for farmers, fishers and hauliers

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Business·29/04/2026Résumé IA

EU to subsidise up to 70% of extra fuel and fertiliser costs for farmers, fishers and hauliers

The EU has unveiled emergency measures subsidising up to 70% of extra fuel and fertiliser costs for farmers, fishing businesses and road hauliers impacted by the Iran war. Individual companies can claim up to €50,000 each until year-end with minimal paperwork under the Middle East crisis temporary state aid framework (METSAF). Energy-intensive industries can claim 70% of additional electricity costs. The scheme covers agriculture, fisheries and transport sectors but excludes airlines. Concerns about fossil fuel demand versus renewable transition targets were defended by Teresa Ribera, who said immediate crisis response is necessary while pursuing long-term clean energy goals.

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EU Announces Tax Cuts on Electricity to Speed Clean Energy Transition Amid Iran War Crisis

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Politique·22/04/2026Résumé IA

EU Announces Tax Cuts on Electricity to Speed Clean Energy Transition Amid Iran War Crisis

The European Commission announced plans to cut electricity taxes and provide incentives for consumers to switch from fuel-burning cars and boilers, as the Iran war-driven energy crisis accelerates the shift to a clean economy. The May legal proposal would tax electricity less than oil and gas, reduce network charges, and allow states to shield consumers from high prices. However, the commission rejected windfall taxes on oil and gas companies and gas price caps, drawing criticism from green groups who called the measures "half measures."

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