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.
Aldi is permanently withdrawing its Click and Collect service from all UK stores by year's end to maintain its low-price promise. Find out what this means for shoppers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
Three new Birmingham railway stations are finished, with passenger services set to start early next year. The project ends an 80-year wait for rail travel in the area.
Construction is finished on five new stations in Birmingham and Walsall, marking a major step for the Camp Hill line's return. Passenger services are set to begin early in 2025.
Construction on five new West Midlands stations, including Kings Heath and Moseley, is finished. Passenger services will begin in early 2026, ending decades-long waits.
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
Aldi and Morrisons lead a festive price war, offering Christmas vegetables for just 5p. Compare deals from Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl to save on your roast dinner essentials.
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.
Aldi has shocked shoppers by cutting its festive vegetable deal to just 5p per item, down from 8p, in a major supermarket price battle. The offer starts in UK stores on Friday, 19th December.
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.
Asda has scrapped north of 4,000 product lines as part of a drive to simplify its shelves and supply chain. The supermarket aims to cut 5,000-6,000 SKUs in total. Read the full story.