UK News Daily Storm Éowyn Hits UK, Rolls-Royce Secures £9 Billion Deal, Electric Vehicles Outlast Diesel, Google Targets Fake Reviews in UK, and more...
Jan 24, 2025
Storm Éowyn unleashes chaos across the UK with severe weather warnings, leaving travel in disarray. In a major boost for employment, Rolls-Royce secures a £9 billion deal for nuclear submarine reactors. The rise of electric vehicles marks a significant shift as they now outlast diesel cars in durability. In a bid to enhance consumer confidence, Google is clamping down on fake reviews, promising stricter sanctions. Meanwhile, a harrowing child murder case raises pressing questions about accountability in the system.
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Storm Safety Advice
- Reconsider unnecessary journeys during Storm Eowyn to prioritize safety.
- Prepare non-perishable food supplies in case of power outages.
Rolls-Royce Deal
- Rolls-Royce secured a £9 billion deal for UK nuclear submarine reactors, its largest ever.
- This deal aims to create 1,000 new jobs and protect 4,000 existing ones.
Electric Vehicle Longevity
- Electric vehicles (BEVs) now boast an estimated lifespan of 18.4 years, closely trailing petrol cars at 18.7 years.
- BEVs have shown improved reliability, with failure rates decreasing faster than petrol and diesel cars.