Pay-per-mile tax may push up petrol car prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles could inadvertently make new petrol and diesel cars more expensive, warn industry experts. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles could inadvertently make new petrol and diesel cars more expensive, warn industry experts. Read the full analysis.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
Asda urges shoppers to spend £15 in the next 72 hours to unlock a festive fuel discount. Get 3p off per litre at Express stores throughout December. Act now to save!
A CMA report reveals UK drivers are paying too much for fuel as retailer margins remain high. A new government-backed fuel finder scheme aims to boost competition and cut prices.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a five-month fuel duty freeze until September 2026, but confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles starting in 2028. Read the full details.
UK petrol drivers are paying an average of 17p per mile this December, with a 1000-mile trip costing £173. RAC warns of a costly Christmas on the roads. Read more for the full breakdown and expert comment.
Major supermarkets and petrol stations, including Tesco, Asda, and Shell, announce revised Christmas opening times. Drivers urged to check local hours to avoid festive disruption.
UK drivers are urged to fill up fuel tanks before Christmas Day as major forecourts announce closures. Get essential winter travel tips and dash cam advice for safer festive journeys.
The UK's competition watchdog warns petrol and diesel margins remain historically high, rejecting retailer claims. Find out how this impacts your wallet and what's being done.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
Australian police release new details on the Bondi Beach attackers' preparations. The tragedy prompts NSW's toughest gun laws and new radicalisation offences. Read the full investigation.
The UK's competition watchdog says drivers are likely overpaying for fuel due to high retailer margins. A new 'fuel finder' scheme aims to boost transparency and competition.
The UK competition watchdog finds fuel retailers' profit margins remain 'persistently high', with weak competition keeping pump prices up. New fuel finder scheme aims to empower motorists.
Strensham Services on the M5 in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's top service station in a new study. Discover the full rankings and what makes a great pit stop.
A new CMA report warns UK petrol and diesel drivers face persistently high fuel margins that cannot be explained by operating costs. Find out what this means for pump prices.
Asda slashes fuel prices by 3p per litre to help motorists this Christmas. The offer requires a £15 shop and expires on December 31. Fill up now to save.
A new image of Sajid Akram, the Bondi Beach gunman, is released. His family claim they were unaware of his radicalisation. Read the latest on the Sydney terror attack investigation.
UK drivers offering lifts for petrol money this December could face £2,500 fines and invalid insurance. Experts urge caution over 'simple acts of generosity'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the 5p fuel duty cut until August 2026, offering motorists a £49 saving. The move is forecast to help reduce inflation.
A Blackburn family is barred from over 1,000 forecourts after a disputed £20.01 fuel theft claim. They insist they paid cash. Read the full story of the 19-month ban.
Drivers have two weeks left to use Asda's 3p per litre fuel saving offer. The deal expires on 31 December, ending relief for motorists during the cost of living crisis.
Elton and Orston station in Nottinghamshire was used by just 212 people last year, making it one of the UK's least-used. Discover the story behind the quiet platform.
Asda has the cheapest petrol and diesel this Christmas, beating rivals like Tesco and Sainsbury's. Find out where to fill up before your festive journey.
Industry leaders call on the UK to use Brexit freedoms and maintain its 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, arguing policy certainty will attract investment and secure a competitive edge.
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.
A 49-year-old man had a substance thrown in his face and a 44-year-old man was stabbed in a targeted morning assault in Ferryhill, County Durham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
UK motorists warned of rising petrol and diesel costs ahead of Christmas. Get expert tips on how to save fuel and money during the festive season.
Australian police confirm the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 was inspired by Islamic State. IEDs and homemade flags found. Latest updates and official response.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Jersey clarifies its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales: existing vehicles can be used until end of life. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.