UK Drivers Storing Cars in Garages Face Unexpected £54 Insurance Premium Increase Tuesday, June 9, 2026 insurance garages carparking premiums ukdrivers gocompare rac vehiclesecurity parking costs A surprising insurance cost warning has emerged for UK drivers who park their cars in garages. According to Go.Compare, the typical annual premium for drivers storing vehicles in garages was approximately £647 last year, … Read More
Birmingham Pubs Urge Government to Cut VAT Rates Amid Financial Struggles Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham vat hospitality pubs taxation economy business hospitalityindustry government costs Pubs across Birmingham are sounding the alarm, urging the government to reduce VAT rates which they say are “cutting the oxygen off” businesses struggling to survive. Currently, all food and drink sold in pubs is … Read More
Drivers Covering 8,000 Miles a Year Face £133 Monthly Fuel Costs This June Saturday, June 6, 2026 fuel mileage costs petrol diesel prices motoring rac aa transport Motorists driving around 8,000 miles annually are increasingly feeling the pinch at the pump, with fuel costs estimated at 20p per mile for an average unleaded car. According to data analyzed by NimbleFins, this translates to … Read More
UK Households with Garages Face Unexpectedly High £790 Car Insurance Charges Wednesday, June 3, 2026 carinsurance garages insurancepremiums parking uk drivers vehicleprotection claims security costs New research has uncovered a surprising trend for UK drivers: parking your car in a garage overnight may result in higher car insurance premiums. Contrary to popular belief, households with garages can face insurance costs … Read More
Delay to HS2 Sparks Frustration in Midlands as Tamworth MP Calls Costs 'Staggering' Monday, May 25, 2026 hs2 midlands tamworth delay infrastructure rail costs communities economy transport The latest announcement on the HS2 high-speed rail project has caused frustration across the Midlands, with Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards describing the developments as “deeply unwelcome news.” Transport Secretary … Read More
Homeowners Face Potential £1,000 Costs to Comply with UK Driveway Regulations Saturday, May 23, 2026 driveways drainage flooding permeable regulations uk environment construction homeowners costs Homeowners with driveways in the UK may face bills of up to £1,000 if they do not comply with specific driveway regulations, according to experts from the home improvement quotation platform WhatCost. These rules primarily … Read More