As Manchester experiences unprecedented growth, calls intensify for central government to designate its underground railway plans as a national infrastructure priority with ringfenced funding to prevent historical failures repeating.
New data reveals a 92% increase in pickup truck registrations over a decade, prompting calls for Labour to impose higher charges on SUVs to improve road safety and reduce pollution.
Transport for London unveils a five-year plan deploying advanced AI cameras to monitor traffic patterns, improve safety, and reduce congestion across the capital.
Weather maps predict an 18-hour snow event across the West Midlands, with Birmingham and Black Country towns facing significant accumulation from Friday morning.
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Weather maps indicate Birmingham could endure 18 continuous hours of snowfall on February 6, with significant accumulations expected throughout the day and into the early hours of February 7.
Heavy goods vehicle operators face increased daily road charges from April 1st under new government tax rules, with rates varying by vehicle weight and emissions standards.
Hundreds of thousands of family cars face being scrapped due to high Vehicle Excise Duty rates on older, high-emission models, with costs set to rise further in 2026.
Drivers in Surrey and across the UK face substantial £1,000 penalties for incorrectly opening car doors, with experts highlighting risks to cyclists and insurance complications.
Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Asda have clarified their car park maximum stay policies, with time limits typically ranging from one to three hours.
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Scottish transport officials call for powers to pilot graduated driving licences, aiming to reduce collisions among young drivers and prevent tragic road incidents.
Eurostar is under scrutiny after paying a passenger only £120 of a claimed £1,800 in expenses following a tunnel power failure that stranded thousands last month.
Weather maps predict temperatures plunging to -9C in Scotland and significant snowfall across England, with the Met Office warning of unsettled conditions and wintry hazards.
Ealing Council is consulting on a lane rental scheme that could impose daily charges up to £2,500 on utilities and companies for roadworks on busy routes, aiming to reduce congestion and encourage off-peak working.
The Labour government has pledged to investigate headlight glare issues affecting UK drivers, with new research and potential regulatory changes planned.
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Lancashire County Council introduces new traffic rules banning four dangerous driving manoeuvres at specific locations, with £70 fines for offenders after an initial warning period.
Vehicle Excise Duty rates are set to rise in April 2026, affecting drivers of all ages including those over 70. The luxury car tax threshold for electric vehicles has also increased to £50,000.
Older drivers will face mandatory eye tests, more frequent licence renewals, and potential loss of larger vehicle categories under new road safety proposals.
Industry experts call for mandatory battery health certificates on used electric vehicles to boost consumer confidence and accelerate the second-hand EV market transition.
EVA England survey reveals cross-pavement charging for electric vehicles is being blocked by costs and council delays, creating a charging divide across UK households.
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Drivers of low-emission and electric vehicles face substantial tax rises under new Vehicle Excise Duty bands, with experts warning of significant cost increases from April.
Motorists are being advised to avoid Walmley Road in Sutton Coldfield due to an incident, with closures between Berryfields Road and Thimble End Road.
The DVLA has introduced tougher penalties for vehicle tax, registration, and insurance offences, with fines reaching £2,500 as part of a new road safety strategy.
Drivers with parking sensors face potential repair bills of hundreds of pounds as experts warn of reliability problems, false alarms, and delayed detection systems.
Drivers are being warned that checking a mobile phone while edging forward at a petrol pump is illegal and can result in a £200 fine and penalty points.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to reduce public EV charging costs by cutting VAT from 20% to 5% and lowering network charges, addressing concerns about pay-per-mile road tax.
Motorists across the West Midlands have been issued speeding tickets for exceeding 20mph limits, with 59 offences recorded last year, highlighting increased enforcement in residential areas.
The UK government introduces streamlined planning for EV chargepoints on driveways, workplaces, and public areas, potentially saving households over £1,100 annually.
Birmingham City Council will gain new powers to ban pavement parking on designated streets, targeting city centre areas and hotspots to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians.
A Birmingham mother describes the devastating silence after her 21-year-old son was killed by an intoxicated driver racing at 91mph on the Aston Expressway.
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