The Latest Breaking News from EFTA

Tesla Is In Freefall In Europe. EV Sales Still Went Up In February

Electric vehicles are off to a great start in Europe after a rocky performance last year. That’s despite Tesla sales cratering in the first two months of 2025, which means other automakers like BMW, MG and Renault have picked up the slack from what has traditionally been the EV king.

InsideEVs · Mar 25, 2025

Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised); Heathrow Airport fire ‘not criminal matter’, police say – business live

Tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved, while Met police say Hayes substation fire is not suspicious

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

Microsoft completes EU cloud sovereignty project, letting Europe-based cloud customers store and process data in the EU

Microsoft's EU cloud customers will now get more control over their data.

TechRadar · Feb 28, 2025

European EV Sales Were A Mixed Bag In November

As the year is coming to an end, the European electric vehicle market couldn’t be murkier. It’s a mishmash of numbers and depending on where you look or who you ask, you might get two completely different answers to the question, “How are EVs doing in Europe?”

InsideEVs · Dec 19, 2024

The latest cost of Brexit is about to hit – and voters are watching. Will Labour act?

New EU trade regulations will cause further pain for the UK. Starmer’s talk of breaking down barriers must be more than warm words, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor

In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

A Norway deal? Rejoining? What are Labour’s options for forging closer ties with Europe?

Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market – or even a return to full membership?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal

India needs a clear FTA policy, especially in dealing with international trade and foreign investment laws

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Swiss Watch Brands Making Time For India

Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement that is due to gradually open the doors for luxury timepiece exports.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

After India secures another trade agreement, a UK partnership feels closer than ever

City Voices: Getting trade deals outside the EU is vital for the UK

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024