Almost a third of household smart meters not working properly, says Citizens Advice | Energy industry
Research by Citizens Advice suggests that the number of gas and electricity smart meters that are not working properly may be higher than government statistics, perhaps 20% to 30% of the total. The charity said millions of households were missing out on the promised benefits of smart meters due to “technology issues” and poor customer […]
Biden admin skewered by GOP for rule designed to ‘intentionally harm’ gun industry
Fox’s first appearance: Senate Republicans are grilling President Biden’s Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo over moves aimed at “intentionally harming” the U.S. firearms industry. Sen. Tim Scott, R.S.C., ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, led 22 other Senate Republicans in calling on the Biden administration to repeal “this deeply erroneous rule […]
Devon parasite outbreak: supplier says service nearly restored as it hikes dividend | Water industry
South West Water owners have increased dividends to shareholders, restoring normal service to 85% of customers after unsafe drinking water caused more than 100 cases of waterborne illness in Devon said. Last Wednesday, South West Water ordered 16,000 households and businesses to have their tap water removed after Cryptosporidium, which can cause unpleasant symptoms such […]
Auto industry experts warn Biden’s EV mandate may limit gas car options in the future
Industry experts say that when President Biden said Americans can “buy any kind of car they want,” he was taking into account new emissions standards his administration is introducing that will reduce consumer choice. It is said that there was not. In a speech outside the Rose Garden on Tuesday, Biden focused on protecting American […]
4 Things to Know About Biden’s Latest Attack on Gun Ownership and Firearms Industry
It’s an open secret that the Biden administration disdains lawful civilian gun owners almost as much as it does the lawful gun industry. But in case there was any doubt, new gun export regulations published late last month by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security make the administration’s position painfully clear: It doesn’t think ordinary civilians […]
U.S. Transgender Industry Rejects Warnings from British Science Report
US medical authorities have reportedly rejected an authoritative scientific report sponsored by the British government that is highly critical of transgender medical claims. new york times. The UK health system put the brakes on transgender surgeries on minors after the highly acclaimed Kass report, which found scientific evidence that transgender medication and surgery are appropriate […]
Will the UAW Strike Perpetuate the Death Spiral Already Mandated for the Automobile Industry?
Increased labor costs are potentially insurmountable and uncontrollable challenges facing the automobile industry for the government mandates in wealthy countries for lower emission EVs. The UAW strike that began September 14th by 146,000 UAW union members seeking a 46 percent pay raise, a 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay, and restoration of traditional pensions will […]
Vauxhall owner to sell cheap Chinese EVs in UK and mainland Europe | Automotive industry
Global automaker Stellantis has criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs imported into the United States, saying it will sell cheap electric vehicles made by its Chinese partner Leap Motors to the UK. It is planned to be sold in Europe, including Europe. Stellantis, which owns brands such as […]
Stormy Daniels Testimony Convinced Me SAG, WGA Need to Include Porn Industry
David Simon, former journalist and creator of critically acclaimed television shows wireclaims to have had a revelation after watching porn actress Stormy Daniels’ testimony during Trump’s business records trial, but it has nothing to do with Donald Trump. Simon said Daniels’ testimony made him realize it was time for the Hollywood Actors Guild to get […]
Struggling train maker Alstom plans to cut debt with €1bn rights issue | Rail industry
Alstom plans to raise €1bn (£870m) to reduce debt as the world’s second-largest train maker struggles with order delays due to concerns over the future of its Derby factory. The Paris-listed company will seek investors with the aim of raising funds by September. The company also plans to issue 750 million euros in bonds as […]