Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Friday 9 October 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

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On screen

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BBC One, BBC News at One including, 17 July 2026
BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 August 2026
BBC Two, Politics Live, 6 October 2026
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 9 October 2026

Recent stories

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Updated Friday 9 October 2026

Dormant

UK government weighs higher tariffs on Chinese cars as imports surge

The UK government is reviewing whether to raise tariffs on Chinese-made cars, currently 10%, as cheap imports take one in five sales and the EU presses Britain to match its higher duties.

2 channels

Updated Thursday 6 August 2026

Dormant

EU tariffs on Chinese cars threaten UK motor industry

The EU has imposed tariffs on Chinese car imports, raising concerns that cheaper Chinese vehicles could put the UK motor industry at risk.

1 channel

Updated Friday 17 July 2026

Dormant

Chinese car brands reach 10% of UK car sales

Chinese car brands now account for one in ten new car sales in the UK, with rapid growth expected.

1 channel

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Friday 9 October 2026 3m 6s 8.2% ———————
Tuesday 6 October 2026 ——— 10m 20s 14.3% ————
Thursday 6 August 2026 —— 2m 2.3% —————
Friday 17 July 2026 —— 3m 14s 3.2% —————