Category : Search result: driving test wait times


Driving Examiner Shortage Causes 22-Week Test Waits

A mass exodus of DVSA driving examiners and a flawed booking system have created a national crisis, with average test waits hitting 22 weeks. Discover why the government's 7-week target is now delayed until 2027.

Premier's Husband Loses Licence for Drink Driving

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan expresses shock as husband Yorick Piper is fined and loses his licence for three months after a morning drink-driving incident in Bendigo. Read the full story.

David Brooks Appears in Released Epstein Photos

New York Times columnist David Brooks, who called the Epstein case a 'stupid story', appears in newly released photos from the financier's estate. Explore the details and the questions it raises.

London road rage warning as Christmas exodus begins

New research reveals London drivers are most likely to panic in road rage incidents during the pre-Christmas rush. Experts warn distracted driving could lead to fines up to £5,000 and 9 penalty points. Learn five key strategies to stay safe.

B&M 2025 Christmas & Boxing Day Opening Hours

B&M has announced its festive opening hours for 2025. Stores will close on Christmas Day and have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Check your local store times now.

Eating disorder patients face 700-day NHS wait

A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.

California DMV Stays Tesla Sales Ban

California's DMV has paused a suspension of Tesla's sales licence, granting the EV maker a 90-day reprieve in a case over allegedly misleading Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing. Read the latest.

The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'

A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.

England on the Brink in Brisbane Test Match

England are staring down the barrel of defeat in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Resuming 43 runs behind with just four wickets left, their hopes now rest on Ben Stokes. Can he produce a miracle?

Scotland Face Late-Night World Cup Kick-Offs in USA

Scotland's 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Haiti, Brazil, and Morocco have been scheduled, with UK fans facing 2am and 11pm GMT kick-off times. Get the full fixture details and manager Steve Clarke's reaction.

London's Best Schools for 2026 Named by The Times

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.

NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Restrictions

The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new reporting rules violate First Amendment rights. Major US media outlets refuse to sign the agreement.

Soap Christmas Schedules 2025 Revealed

Full festive TV schedules for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale from 22 Dec to 2 Jan. Get all the air times and plot spoilers here.

A&E Exodus Triples as 320,000 Leave Untreated

Shocking NHS data reveals a threefold surge in patients leaving emergency departments without treatment. Explore the causes and urgent calls for investment in our full report.

DC Star Schoenaerts Gets 6-Month Prison Sentence

Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts, set to star in DC's 'Supergirl', has been sentenced to six months in prison for driving without a licence. Read the full details of his legal troubles.

Page 1 of 4