Jet2 removes two East Midlands Airport routes
Jet2 has withdrawn flights to Costa de Almeria and Split from its East Midlands Airport summer 2026 schedule. Affected customers are being offered full refunds.
Category : Transport
UK drivers face £75 petrol charge as pump prices surge
RAC data reveals a sharp rise in UK fuel prices, pushing the cost of filling a family petrol car to over £75. Diesel prices also climb to an August 2024 high. Discover the full impact.
Mandatory Driving Retests for Over-70s Petition
A parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to mandate driving retests for drivers aged 70 and over to improve road safety. 10,000 signatures needed for a response.
VED Hike: 13 Car Tax Bands to Rise from April 2026
Motorists face higher road tax from April 2026 as 13 VED bands increase due to inflation, with the highest band rising by £30. Find out how the changes affect you.
UK fuel prices rise at fastest rate in 20 months
Petrol and diesel prices at UK pumps have jumped sharply in November, hitting drivers ahead of Christmas. The RAC warns of costly festive travel. Find out how to save.
Jaguar unveils electric car launch next year
Jaguar announces its first fully electric vehicle for next year as it turns 90. The news comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile levy for EV drivers from 2028.
AA's new app uses GPS to find you faster in a breakdown
The AA has launched a new app feature that uses your smartphone's GPS to pinpoint your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster. Discover how it works and what else the app offers.
UK's 2030 Petrol & Diesel Car Ban: What You Need to Know
A major UK driving law change in 2030 will ban new petrol and diesel car sales. Discover how this shift to electric vehicles will affect millions of households and the challenges ahead.
CrossCountry train strike cancelled for December
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
UK faces -6°C snow bomb from Arctic blast
The UK is set for a severe Arctic blast bringing heavy snow and temperatures plunging to -6°C from December 15. Find out which regions are most at risk and the full forecast timeline.
4cm Snow Forecast for 9 Counties in Arctic Blast
An Arctic weather bomb is set to bring up to 4cm of snow to nine UK counties next week, disrupting Scotland and Northern Ireland. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
UK Snow Warning: 4 Inches Forecast for Friday
Maps reveal which parts of the UK will see up to four inches of snow from Friday evening. Scotland faces the worst of the wintry blast. Full forecast details inside.
Birmingham Airport invests £3.8m in accessibility
Birmingham Airport announces a major £3.8 million investment in new ambulifts and staff training to improve travel for passengers with reduced mobility and hidden disabilities.
M6 drivers face 30mph limit and 3-year junction closure
Major M6 bridge repairs in Cumbria will impose a 30mph speed limit and close Junction 38 at Tebay for three years, sparking local outcry. Learn the details and timeline.
New 3p Per Mile Charge for UK EV Owners Confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile levy for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 2028. Find out how it works and what it means for your wallet.
CrossCountry rail strike cancelled for December
Rail passengers can breathe a sigh of relief as RMT union calls off planned CrossCountry strikes. Normal timetables are reinstated for key December Saturdays, though engineering work will cause some changes. Check before you travel.
M6 faces 30mph limit for three years in bridge project
M6 drivers in Cumbria face a 30mph speed limit for up to three years due to a major bridge replacement project. Key details on closures and local opposition revealed.
30-Hour Blizzard Warning for Six English Counties
A major snow event has been upgraded to a 30-hour blizzard set to hit the UK from December 11. Six counties in England face significant disruption. Read the full forecast and impacts.
Cost Crisis Stops Young Drivers Getting Licences
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
EDF's £15 December bonus for EV households with driveways
EDF is paying a £15 bonus to Smart Charging customers in December. The scheme, now open to myenergi zappi and Hypervolt charger owners, can save households up to £555 annually.
Student, 16, killed in Tadcaster minibus crash named
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hague, 16, died in a collision between a minibus and a car in Tadcaster. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after the fatal crash.
EV drivers could save £3,750 under expanded Labour grant
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
Bullring's new parking tech met with price complaints
Bullring shopping centre introduces automated 'Drive In. Drive Out' parking, but shoppers slam 'extortionate' fees. New system uses number plate recognition for easier exit.
Heavy snow to hit UK from Thursday, towns named
Parts of the UK are braced for heavy snowfall from Thursday night into Saturday. Central Scotland, Wales and Northumberland are set to be worst hit. Get the latest forecast details.
30-Hour Blizzard Warning for Six English Counties
A major snowstorm lasting 30 hours is forecast for mid-December, hitting six counties across northern England and Scotland. Get the latest maps and travel warnings.
New Mini and Renault models added to £3,750 EV grant
Drivers in England can now save £3,750 on four new electric models, including the MINI Countryman and Renault 5. The grant scheme now supports 40 vehicles.
8 Million Drivers Risk Illegal Christmas Journeys
A stark warning for millions of motorists in England: driving uninsured this festive season could lead to fines, points, and insurance woes. Discover the legal solution.
21-hour UK snow barrage forecast for December 15
The UK faces a 21-hour snow barrage from December 15, with flurries starting at 9am. Maps show heavy snow for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England. Read the full forecast.
Fresh Bid for West Midlands to London Rail Link
Plans for a new Wrexham to London Euston rail service are back, featuring extra stops. The revised bid promises improved regional connectivity and economic growth.
21-Hour Snow Blast Forecast for UK Next Week
The UK braces for 21 hours of continuous snow from December 15, hitting England, Scotland, Wales & NI. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
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