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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Drivers urged to postpone journeys as record heatwave threatens to melt roads

The RAC warns drivers not to travel unless necessary as car breakdowns will also be far more likely

The Independent UK

Struggles to keep on top of car admin costing some drivers more, survey finds

Among those who have missed these tasks, more than one in 10 said they went on to face higher costs or fees, Lloyds said.

Evening Standard

Concerns raised as thousands of British drivers avoid ban despite 12 or more penalty points

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RAC ‘very concerned’ as thousands of speeding motorists avoid driving bans despite repeat speeding

The DVLA figures show 117 licence-holders have amassed more than 20 points from speeding

The Independent UK

Number of UK motorists using phones illegally while driving reaches eight-year high

Home Office data shows the number of people in England and Wales convicted for using a handheld mobile phone while driving was 40,723 for 2024, the highest level since 2016

The Independent UK

Amber health warning extended as temperatures soar

The hottest May temperature could be broken again on Tuesday with highs of 35C forecast, although thunderstorms could provide some relief.

Evening Standard

Ireland Baldwin expecting second child with partner RAC

The model and writer confirmed she is expecting her second child with partner RAC after reflecting on motherhood and her evolving relationship with father Alec Baldwin.

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White van driver gets criminal record for tooting his horn to get friend’s attention

Jamie Spence, 52, was spotted by an Essex Police officer while sounding his horn outside Braintree train station

Evening Standard

Essex white van driver gets criminal conviction for tooting horn at friend

The man was reported for ‘sounding an unauthorised audible warning instrument on a vehicle’

The Independent UK

Rising fuel prices tip the scales toward electric vehicles

Meet the new EV owners who say the savings are already stacking up

The Independent UK

Britain braces for long, hot traffic queues amid extra border checks

Almost 19m drivers expected on roads over bank holiday weekend, with heaviest traffic on Friday and Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Drug-Driving Crisis: UK Police Test World-First Laughing Gas Breathalyser

UK police are testing the world's first nitrous oxide breathalyser in Southern England, marking a breakthrough in cracking down on drug-driving and improving road safety.

International Business Times UK

Drivers warned over bank holiday jams as many appear undeterred by fuel prices

The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday.

Evening Standard

Starmer under fire for buying ‘dirty Russian oil’ after UK quietly eases strict sanctions

Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry hit out at the government’s decision and said the people of Ukraine have been ‘very let down’ by the move

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Inflation falls to 2.8% in April but Rachel Reeves braces Britain for it to spike in coming months

The drop from 3.3% in March was bigger than expected in the City

The Independent UK

UK petrol prices hit new record high amid Iran oil crisis

The average price of a litre of petrol is the most expensive it’s been since December 2022

Evening Standard

Petrol prices reach highest level of Iran oil crisis

The average price of a litre of petrol in the UK now stands at 158.5p, according to the RAC.

Evening Standard

Drug-drive repeat offending nearly five times more common than drink-driving

People caught drug-driving in Britain face a minimum one-year driving ban, an unlimited fine and up to six months in prison.

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The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves could scrap 5p fuel duty hike

Chancellor under pressure to shelve plans to increase fuel duty amid ongoing blockade on Strait of Hormuz

The Times of India

How a small UK village tracked down fuel-theft couple before police arrived

A North Wales community's swift action led to the apprehension of fuel thieves. After spotting suspects at a pub and tracking their van to a beach, locals alerted police who made the arrest. The incident highlights rising fuel thefts across the UK, impacting small businesses like Judith Troughton's service station.…

The Independent UK

Boost for electric car market as petrol costs soar due to Iran war

The fuel savings for switching to an electric vehicle hit a new high – £960 a year

The Independent UK

RAC warns that highest petrol prices are yet to come amid more Iran turmoil

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The Independent UK

RAC issues petrol price warning as costs near highest since Iran war began

Oil is still cheaper than it should be, warn some experts

The Guardian - UK

Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years

Drivers seem undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while engineering works spell delays for railway passengers

The Independent UK

Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in traffic in 10 years

Several train stations will also be closed over the long weekend

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