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 · Jun 2
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 · May 28
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 · May 26
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. BANG Premier · May 24
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 · May 23
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 · May 23
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 · May 22
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 · May 22
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 · May 22
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 · May 20
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 · May 20
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 Evening Standard · May 20
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 The Independent UK · May 19
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 · May 19
Evening Standard · May 18 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.
The Independent UK · May 18 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 · May 17 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 · May 7 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 · May 5 RAC warns that highest petrol prices are yet to come amid more Iran turmoil IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 5 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 · May 1 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 · Apr 28 Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in traffic in 10 years Several train stations will also be closed over the long weekend
Evening Standard · Apr 17 Fuel prices dip for first time since start of Iran oil crisis The RAC said ‘drivers will be relieved’.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 When UK fuel prices should finally start to come down amid Iran crisis IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 14 More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown Four men have been arrested after thousands of phones were raided from a convenience store in London