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As of December 2025, the UK government is expanding its Electric Car Grant by £1.3bn and adding £200m for charging infrastructure to support EV adoption. This comes amid stalled EV demand due to high upfront costs and plans for a new pay-per-mile tax on EVs from 2028, sparking industry concerns about potential market slowdown.
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Greg Abel officially became Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on January 1, succeeding Warren Buffett, who remains chairman. Abel faces challenges managing Berkshire's record cash reserves and maintaining its investment philosophy, with expectations of a more hands-on leadership style and strategic shifts in capital allocation.
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Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Amazon, the New York Times, Chevron, and Chubb in late 2025, while trimming stakes in Bank of America and Apple. This marks Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO, with notable shifts in investment strategy amid geopolitical and market developments.