Consumer

UK government announces 5p fuel duty cut

Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduces saving measure in spring statement as cost of living spirals

23 March 2022
UK government announces 5p fuel duty cut
Consumer

First Tesla cars from Berlin Gigafactory handed over by Elon Musk

EV maker's CEO was in Germany to see the first models produced at the €5 billion Gruenheide plant

22 March 2022
First Tesla cars from Berlin Gigafactory handed over by Elon Musk
Consumer

Fuel prices hit new high after largest single-day jump since 2000

Petrol has hit 156.37p per litre while diesel has hit 162.28p per litre, and further price rises are expected

9 March 2022
Fuel prices hit new high after largest single-day jump since 2000
Consumer

UK fuel prices reach "eye-watering" record high

Prices for petrol reached 148.02 pence per litre on Sunday, while diesel reached 151.57p - both record highs

14 February 2022
Autocar Business
UK fuel prices reach "eye-watering" record high
Consumer

BTCC stars pair with Macmillan for The World's Fastest Coffee Morning

BTCC sponsor Dunlop orchestrated the partnership, with prizes for fans with deep pockets

29 September 2017
BTCC stars pair with Macmillan for The World's Fastest Coffee Morning
Consumer

Government gives councils new power to ban pavement parking

Local authorities to be given powers to introduce wider bans on pavement parking

8 January 2026
Government gives councils new power to ban pavement parking
Consumer

Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'

Making EV charging cheaper is part of an effort to mitigate the impact of the pay-per-mile eVED tax, due in 2028

12 January 2026
Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'
Consumer

Call for speed camera revenues to be spent on road safety

Police and charities want motoring fines to help pay for safety measures

3 December 2025
Call for speed camera revenues to be spent on road safety
Consumer

Government could scrap planning permission for EV charging gullies

New proposals seek to make EV charging cheaper and more accessible for people without driveways

29 October 2025
Government could scrap planning permission for EV charging gullies
Consumer

Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Twin Motor owners warned of fire risk

Some EV owners told to stop charging at 70% as big-battery models could suffer cell overheating issue

5 January 2026
Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Twin Motor owners warned of fire risk

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