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Government Analysis shows going electric will cost the UK Treasury £5bn

Analysis shows going electric will cost the UK Treasury £5bn

The move to electric cars means fewer people will be paying fuel duty.
By James Fossdyke 1m ago
Safety RAC attended more than 10,000 pothole-related breakdowns in 2021

RAC attended more than 10,000 pothole-related breakdowns in 2021

That's the highest number in three years.
By James Fossdyke 14 January 2022
Safety UK: Government to suspend rollout of all-lane running on smart motorways

UK: Government to suspend rollout of all-lane running on smart motorways

The decision follows a scathing report from a cross-party group of MPs.
By James Fossdyke 12 January 2022
Lifestyle Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Around four million tickets were issued in just six months last year.
By James Fossdyke 12 January 2022
Industry UK fuel prices finally fall, but RAC accuses retailers of 'not playing fair'

UK fuel prices finally fall, but RAC accuses retailers of 'not playing fair'

RAC says a typical tank of petrol costs an average of £6 more than it should.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2022
Safety UK drivers fear a white Christmas ahead of festive period

UK drivers fear a white Christmas ahead of festive period

And motorists also fear a rise in drink-driving.
By James Fossdyke 22 December 2021
Lifestyle UK: RAC expects Christmas traffic to hit highest level in five years

UK: RAC expects Christmas traffic to hit highest level in five years

But 10 percent of drivers won't travel amid Covid-19 fears.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2021
Industry RAC slams 'unjustified' petrol price hikes in November

RAC slams 'unjustified' petrol price hikes in November

The organisation says prices have risen despite a drop in the value of oil.
By James Fossdyke 06 December 2021
Industry RAC tells petrol stations they 'must' cut fuel prices this week

RAC tells petrol stations they 'must' cut fuel prices this week

The RAC says recent reductions in the oil price must be passed onto consumers.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2021
Safety UK: Worst third quarter for pothole-related breakdowns in 15 years

UK: Worst third quarter for pothole-related breakdowns in 15 years

The RAC says the figures show roads have not improved over the past 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 30 November 2021
Industry UK: Surge in number of private parking companies amid growth in fines

UK: Surge in number of private parking companies amid growth in fines

As more people are fined for parking misdemeanours, the number of private parking companies is also shooting up.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2021
Industry UK: Four in 10 drivers 'forced to cut spending' amid rising fuel prices

UK: Four in 10 drivers 'forced to cut spending' amid rising fuel prices

The RAC study suggests almost half the UK's motorists have no alternative but to suck up the higher prices.
By James Fossdyke 17 November 2021
Industry Petrol price rises continue to break records in the UK

Petrol price rises continue to break records in the UK

Petrol has never been this expensive before.
By James Fossdyke 03 November 2021
Industry UK diesel prices hit record high as petrol costs continue to rise

UK diesel prices hit record high as petrol costs continue to rise

The news comes after petrol prices hit record levels last month.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2021
Government UK fuel duty freeze to continue as pump prices hit record levels

UK fuel duty freeze to continue as pump prices hit record levels

The news comes after petrol prices hit a record-breaking 142.94p per litre.
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2021
Industry Petrol prices hit record high on Sunday amid rocketing oil costs

Petrol prices hit record high on Sunday amid rocketing oil costs

The average litre of petrol now costs 142.39p - more than 80p of which is tax.
By James Fossdyke 26 October 2021
Lifestyle UK: More drivers than ever say they'd struggle without a car

UK: More drivers than ever say they'd struggle without a car

That's despite a reduction in commuting as a result of the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2021
Lifestyle UK: Half term set to cause 'autumn rush' on UK roads

UK: Half term set to cause 'autumn rush' on UK roads

Almost 20 million leisure journeys are expected in the UK over the weekend of October 23-25.
By James Fossdyke 22 October 2021
Industry UK petrol prices rise to nine-year high

UK petrol prices rise to nine-year high

The RAC says increases are down to rising oil prices and the switch to more eco-friendly E10 petrol.
By James Fossdyke 18 October 2021
Government UK council budget cuts would have paid to fill almost 10m potholes

UK council budget cuts would have paid to fill almost 10m potholes

The Local Government Association claims budgets have been cut by £400m.
By James Fossdyke 12 October 2021
Industry UK fuel prices rocket amid ongoing supply issues

UK fuel prices rocket amid ongoing supply issues

The RAC says drivers face "further forecourt misery" in the lead-up to Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2021
Safety UK: Most drivers want all-lane running motorways to be scrapped

UK: Most drivers want all-lane running motorways to be scrapped

New research suggests there's little support for the four-lane roads.
By James Fossdyke 17 September 2021
Industry UK: August sees fuel prices fall for first time in nine months

UK: August sees fuel prices fall for first time in nine months

But the reductions were tiny and the RAC warns further increases could be on the way.
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2021
Industry UK: One in four drivers still in the dark over new E10 petrol blend

UK: One in four drivers still in the dark over new E10 petrol blend

The more eco-friendly fuel is being rolled out now, but not every car can use it.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
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