Consumer

Government to expand UK charging infrastructure tenfold by 2030

Plan will take the number of UK charge points to 300,000 by 2030, including 6000 new rapid chargers

25 March 2022
Government to expand UK charging infrastructure tenfold by 2030
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

Car park operator NCP appoints administrators

Administrators are prioritising "continuity of service" while considering site closures or a sale of the business

16 March 2026
Car park operator NCP appoints administrators
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

Military examiners brought in to cut driving test wait times

Government will also prevent third parties from booking tests and offer current examiners 'retention payment'

12 November 2025
Military examiners brought in to cut driving test wait times
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

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