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Consumer

Fuel duty frozen until at least end of 2026

Decision follows government review as UK pump prices surge due to the ongoing war in Iran

20 May 2026
Fuel duty frozen until at least end of 2026
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Deterrents – such as bright yellow cameras or traffic police – could be a more effective measure
Consumer

Road safety charity: More AI cameras needed to combat speeders

Executive director of Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety suggests drivers are becoming complacent

19 May 2026
Road safety charity: More AI cameras needed to combat speeders
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Features

Why are Jaecoos and Omodas selling so well? Dealer reveals all

The twin Chinese brands have hit the ground running in the UK – the Jaecoo 7 was the nation's best-seller in March

15 May 2026
Why are Jaecoos and Omodas selling so well? Dealer reveals all
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Consumer

Car finance scandal payments face big delay due to legal challenges

Regulator announced in October that some 14 million UK motorists were each entitled to around £700 in payouts

8 May 2026
Car finance scandal payments face big delay due to legal challenges
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From the archive

1973: War in the Middle East causes oil crisis in Britain

Panic buying created long queues at petrol stations in 1973, even if the US faced bigger problems

7 May 2026
1973: War in the Middle East causes oil crisis in Britain
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Consumer

Road rage incidents spiral as stress mounts for UK drivers

Crime is up significantly as technology company finds UK drivers are increasingly stressed by personal lives

2 May 2026
Road rage incidents spiral as stress mounts for UK drivers
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Electric cars

Cost rise warning to EV drivers reliant on public charging

As the fight over VAT rates rages, another cost could bite harder for electric car drivers: network charges

24 April 2026
Cost rise warning to EV drivers reliant on public charging
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Consumer

"Councils can do more..." The truth about the pothole pandemic

The UK's roads continue to deteriorate, but just a small number of councils are investing in permanent fixes

18 April 2026
"Councils can do more..." The truth about the pothole pandemic
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Consumer

Public tackles speeding as authorities refuse to act

Community Speedwatch groups are on the rise as local residents feel threatened by inaction on speeding

3 April 2026
Public tackles speeding as authorities refuse to act
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Consumer

Used EV sales surge as fuel prices balloon and energy costs drop

Dealers tell Autocar they are experiencing a record number of sales, some rising by as much as 60%

2 April 2026
Used EV sales surge as fuel prices balloon and energy costs drop

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