Solihull Council Reverses Decision After Incorrect Road Markings Confuse Drivers Thursday, March 26, 2026 solihull roundabout traffic roadmarkings a34 poppyisland drivers highways council accidents Solihull Council has had to backtrack after erroneous road markings on a key roundabout caused widespread confusion among drivers. Earlier this month, contractors mistakenly painted misleading lane lines on the Poppy Island … Read More
'Selfish' Birmingham driver condemned as 'disgrace' for blocking pavement and forcing mum into road Sunday, March 22, 2026 parking birmingham bordesleygreen illegal complaints safety pavement community drivers accessibility A Birmingham driver has sparked outrage after illegally parking on a pavement in Bordesley Green, forcing a mother to take her children into the road to pass the obstructing vehicle. The white BMW was photographed blocking … Read More
UK Set for First Fuel Duty Rise in 16 Years, Costing Drivers an Extra £3,400 Over a Lifetime Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … Read More
New UK Petrol Station Rule From September to Cost Drivers £156 Annually Sunday, March 15, 2026 fuel duty uk petrol drivers costs labour government prices families From September, UK motorists are set to experience a costly change at petrol stations, with families potentially paying an additional £156 a year due to a planned fuel duty increase. According to fresh analysis from the … Read More
Petrol Stations to Face Increased Scrutiny Amid Rising Fuel Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 petrol fuel prices cma monitoring middleeast conflict wholesale tax drivers Drivers are being alerted that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will intensify its oversight of petrol stations following allegations that some garages are exploiting the ongoing Middle East conflict to increase … Read More
DVLA Urges Drivers Not to Panic If Driving Licence Is Lost Thursday, February 26, 2026 dvla drivinglicence replacement drivers uk motorists application licencephoto lostlicence advice The DVLA has issued an important reminder to drivers not to worry if they misplace their driving licence before heading out. In a recent social media post, the agency urged motorists to double-check they have all essential … Read More