The Government has authorised British oil companies to release up to 1.5 million barrels from their strategic reserves to ease pressure on energy prices, Downing Street has said.
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‘Golden opportunity’ to repair roads during the pandemic has been missed
A ‘golden opportunity’ to catch up on much-needed road repairs has been missed, according to the RAC.
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Rishi Sunak announces fuel duty price freeze in Budget 2021
Rishi Sunak has announced that fuel duty will not increase, instead freezing the cost at 57.95p per litre.
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The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
Drivers are being urged by the Government to “buy fuel as normal” after the lorry driver shortage hit supplies.
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Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant
Vauxhall has announced revised pricing for its award-winning electric vehicle range to ensure customers can still access the revised Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) incentive. The price changes for the all-new Mokka-e and the Vivaro-e Life are effective immediately.
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Government seeks views on updates to Highway Code
Motorists are being invited to share their views on a proposed update to the Highway Code, which is being modernised to include more detail on high-speed roads and motorways.
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Ministers told to slash drink-drive limit
Drink-drive limits should be cut in England and Wales due to the failure to reduce deaths from crashes, ministers have been told.
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Treasury ‘looking to road pricing’ as sales of electric cars rise
Motorists could be charged for using Britain’s roads under plans reportedly being considered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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English Motorway speed limit to be slashed to 60mph on Four Stretches
The speed limit will be reduced to 60mph on four stretches of English motorway in an effort to reduce air pollution.
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Government Wants To Allow Automated Lane Keeping Systems On Roads In 2021
The government is considering introducing new Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology on the country’s roads starting early next year.
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Fuel duty revenue down by £2.4bn in April and May
Fuel duty revenue was down by £2.4bn in April and May compared with the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown brought the number of drivers on the UK’s roads tumbling down.
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Lockdown costs Treasury £2.5bn in lost fuel duty
The coronavirus lockdown has cost the Treasury more than £2.5 billion in lost fuel duty, figures show.
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Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead
Drivers of zero-emission cars are to be given distinctive green number plates which could make them eligible to by-pass congestion zone charges or secure cheaper parking.
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Government considering offering buyers £6,000 off electric and hybrid cars
Motoring and environmental groups have welcomed the prospect of a new car scrappage scheme encouraging motorists to switch to electric vehicles.
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Kwik-Fit Warns on MoT Extension
Research by Kwik Fit reveals that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the UK’s streets as the lockdown begins to ease and people increasingly take to their cars.
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Vauxhall Willing To Build Ventilators at UK Plants to Fight Coronavirus
Vauxhall along with Honda & Toyota have confirmed they are willing to build medical ventilators to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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THINK! campaign calls on young men to step in and stop their mates from drink driving
Young men are over-represented in alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries on the road.
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‘No plans’ to reintroduce tolls on Severn crossings
The UK Government said it has “no plans” to reintroduce tolls or charges on the Severn Crossings, after a suggestion a congestion charge was being considered for the two bridges.
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Ban on sale of petrol and diesel vehicles could come in 2032
A ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars could be just 12 years away.
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Government to bring forward ban on ICE vehicles to 2035
The government has revealed plans to bring forward the ban on selling internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle five years to 2035.
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