Driver jailed for killing 'larger-than-life' Croydon barber
David Haggard sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after fatal collision on Croydon Lane in March 2023. Read the full story.
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New Road Safety Plan 'Misses Opportunity' to Protect Youth
The government's new road safety strategy promises eye tests for over-70s and a lower drink-drive limit, but bereaved families and the AA say it fails to protect young motorists. Read why campaigners demand more.
New road safety plan criticised by AA and bereaved families
The government's new road safety strategy proposes longer learning periods and lower drink-drive limits, but campaigners say it fails to protect young drivers. Read the full analysis.
New UK Road Safety Strategy: Lower Drink-Drive Limit
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
Drink-drive limit cut in new UK road safety plan
The UK government plans to lower the drink-drive limit and introduce alcohol locks in a bid to cut road deaths. New rules for learner and older drivers are also proposed.
Learner drivers could face six-month test wait
The government proposes a mandatory 3-6 month learning period for new drivers in England and Wales to improve road safety. Find out how this could affect you.
Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed in Safety Plan
UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
Government Plans New Road Rules for Over-70s Drivers
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Over-70s could face driving ban without eye tests
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Uninsured drivers could see fines double to £600
UK government plans to double fines for uninsured drivers to £600 in a bid to improve road safety and reduce insurance premiums for law-abiding motorists.
Uber London fares to rise after tax scheme closure
Private hire firms like Uber can no longer use a VAT loophole, a move hailed by black cab drivers but set to increase passenger costs in London. Discover the impact.
Brits Brawl on Tenerife Road in Tourist Hotspot
Two British tourists turned a scenic Tenerife mountain road into a boxing ring in a shocking road rage clash. Read the full details of the incident and the wider context of anti-tourism protests.
London's ULEZ and Congestion Charge Suspended Christmas Day
Transport for London confirms no ULEZ or Congestion Charge fees on December 25th. Find out the details of the festive exemption for drivers across all boroughs.
60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
Coroner links fatal teen crashes to social media 'showing off'
A coroner warns that drivers seeking 'likes' through risky behaviour are contributing to fatal collisions. Following a crash that killed three teens, calls grow for graduated licences and social media action.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
New £255 Electric Vehicle Tax Confirmed for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, costing drivers up to £255 annually from 2028. Get the full details on the Autumn Budget's motoring reforms.
Motability drops premium cars for UK-made vehicles
The Motability scheme will remove BMW and Mercedes-Benz, aiming for 50% British-built cars by 2035. This shift supports UK jobs and manufacturing. Discover the impact.
DPD cuts driver pay by £6000 despite £200m profits
Delivery giant DPD faces backlash after cutting self-employed drivers' rates while posting £200m profits. Former minister demands Labour government intervention.
UK Driving Test Changes: Emergency Stops Reduced
Major changes to the UK driving test from November 24, 2025, aim to slash waiting times. Discover the new rules for emergency stops and independent driving.
UK Driving Test Changes Target Rural Road Safety
Major changes to the UK driving test aim to reduce young driver deaths on rural roads. Learn how the new rules and the 600,000 test backlog are being tackled.
Driving Theory Test Changes Coming in 2026
Learn how new CPR and defibrillator questions in the 2026 driving theory test aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rates across the UK. Get prepared now.
DVLA's £1,000 fine for 118 undeclared conditions
UK drivers face a £1,000 fine for failing to report 118 specific medical conditions to the DVLA. Check the full list now to ensure you're driving legally and safely.
Ghost Broking Scam Targets Young UK Drivers
Young drivers are being targeted by 'ghost broking' scams, losing £2,000 on average for fake car insurance. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Military Driving Examiners Mobilised to Cut Test Backlog
Major driving test reforms announced to tackle 22-week waiting times. Military examiners deployed and new booking rules introduced to stop exploitation. Learn how this affects learners.
UK Driving Test Shake-Up: Bots Banned, Limits Set
The UK government bans bots from booking driving tests and introduces new limits to tackle the 670,000-learner backlog. Find out how this affects you.
Military deployed to tackle driving test backlog
The government is deploying military driving examiners to address record waiting times of up to 20 months for driving tests across Britain. New measures aim to create 6,500 additional tests.
Peak law-breaking times for drivers revealed
New research exposes when UK motorists are most likely to break driving laws, with morning and evening rush hours seeing highest offences. Discover the shocking reasons behind dangerous driving habits.
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