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Fuel duty cut at risk, drivers face price shock

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may scrap the 5p fuel duty cut in the Budget, triggering immediate petrol price rises. Motoring groups urge a freeze to ease cost of living pressures.

150,000 drivers warn Reeves over fuel duty

Over 152,000 sign petition urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut or freeze fuel duty in the Autumn Budget. 54.7% of Labour voters support a cut. Read the full story.

HMRC urged to change car fuel rates for drivers

HMRC faces calls to reform advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles as businesses struggle with complex reimbursement systems. Discover the upcoming changes.

West Midlands house prices boom by £265k

New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.

140,000 drivers fined for parking in EV charging bays

Over 140,000 fines have been issued to petrol and diesel drivers for parking in electric vehicle charging spaces without permission. Discover the councils cracking down and how to avoid a £70 penalty.

Police hunt three over stolen bank cards in Dudley

West Midlands Police release CCTV images of three suspects after stolen bank cards were used at a Dudley petrol station. The cards were taken from a car on Grosvenor Road. Contact police with info.

Older drivers resist Labour's 2030 petrol car ban

Data reveals a generational split as over-55s refuse to switch to electric vehicles, while younger motorists are twice as likely to adopt EVs. Discover the impact on Labour's green targets.

State Pension to rise 4.8% in 2026

Millions of UK retirees will see their State Pension increase by 4.8% from April 2026, thanks to the Triple Lock. Find out how much more you'll receive weekly and annually.

RAC: Save money on fuel at major UK supermarkets

Drivers can save on petrol and diesel by filling up at major supermarkets like Asda and Tesco, according to RAC Fuel Watch data. Discover the cheapest locations and how to find the best local prices.

Fuel price rise warning for UK drivers before budget

UK drivers are being warned of potential petrol and diesel price increases following the Autumn Budget. A key 5p fuel duty cut is set to expire in March 2026. Experts advise filling up tanks and preparing vehicles for winter journeys.

Universal Credit £312 annual increase confirmed

Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.

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