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Government Over 12,000 people awarded disabled parking badges under new rules

Over 12,000 people awarded disabled parking badges under new rules

The so-called 'blue badges' are now available for those with 'hidden' disabilities.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Government Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

But that's about a fifth of what filling all the UK's potholes would cost.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2019
Lifestyle Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

And many want more parking spaces, too.
By Dominik Wilde 20 November 2019
Government English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations

English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations

Westminster alone made almost £70 million from parking fees and charges.
By James Fossdyke 20 November 2019
General Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

RAC Foundation says next government needs to "get a grip" on the issue.
By James Fossdyke 13 November 2019
01:11 Lifestyle Science has determined the best way to find the perfect parking space

Science has determined the best way to find the perfect parking space

There's math behind this, too.
By Nico Ylanan 30 September 2019
Government MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking

MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking

The suggestion has been welcomed by the group representing councils.
By James Fossdyke 11 September 2019
Government Blue Badge applications open for those with hidden disabilities

Blue Badge applications open for those with hidden disabilities

Government says it's the biggest change to the scheme in almost 50 years.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2019
Commercial Vehicles UK van drivers fork out almost £600k a year in loading bay fines

UK van drivers fork out almost £600k a year in loading bay fines

Research from VW shows that Glasgow issues the most tickets
By James Fossdyke 26 August 2019
Green Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging

Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging

The government claims the money will pay for a further 1,000 charging points.
By James Fossdyke 13 August 2019
General Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

RAC says price hikes are "unwelcome".
By James Fossdyke 12 August 2019
Green Government proposes mandatory charging point in new homes

Government proposes mandatory charging point in new homes

New regulations coming to the charging infrastructure market in the UK.
By Mark Kane 02 August 2019
Government Government to invest £37m in electric car infrastructure

Government to invest £37m in electric car infrastructure

Money will pay for development of several charging point-related projects.
By James Fossdyke 10 July 2019
Government English councils expect to make more than £900m from parking this year

English councils expect to make more than £900m from parking this year

New analysis suggests local authorities will make £35m more than last year.
By James Fossdyke 10 July 2019
Government Foreign diplomats rack up £111m in unpaid motoring fines

Foreign diplomats rack up £111m in unpaid motoring fines

The USA owes the most, at almost £12m.
By James Fossdyke 21 June 2019
Government Disabled parking badges now include hidden disabilities

Disabled parking badges now include hidden disabilities

But a task group is being set up to tackle so-called 'Blue Badge fraud'.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2019
Safety Pavement parking ban could displace thousands of cars, charity warns

Pavement parking ban could displace thousands of cars, charity warns

IAM RoadSmart says councils don't have the space or money to provide the necessary parking if mounting the pavement is banned.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2019
General Top earning cities for renting out parking spaces revealed

Top earning cities for renting out parking spaces revealed

People are earning lots by renting out their driveways as parking spaces.
By Dominik Wilde 31 May 2019
Safety Get ready for festival season with these driving tips

Get ready for festival season with these driving tips

Musical festival season is around the corner, get there and back safely with these tips.
By Dominik Wilde 24 May 2019
General UK's most irritating parking habits uncovered in new survey

UK's most irritating parking habits uncovered in new survey

Parking in blue badge bays without a disability is the UK's biggest parking pet peeve.
By Dominik Wilde 15 May 2019
Government Parking permits land councils more than £240m in revenue

Parking permits land councils more than £240m in revenue

And 42 percent of those with permits say they are too expensive.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2019
Technology Up to 12m Brits rely on in-car technology to park

Up to 12m Brits rely on in-car technology to park

Study reveals 44 percent of us are lost without parking sensors or cameras.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2019
Weird Epic parking spot standoff lasts almost two hours

Epic parking spot standoff lasts almost two hours

Willpower is great, but why not put it to better use?
By Adrian Padeanu 05 April 2019
Government Inquiry into pavement parking as 'potential danger' launches

Inquiry into pavement parking as 'potential danger' launches

The Transport Committee is calling for evidence about the impact of pavement parking.
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2019
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