43 h. ago UK drivers will travel 1.5 million miles in lifetime, study reveals

A study of 2,000 motorists found the average driver will cover more than 1.5 million miles, own five cars and refill their tank 1,360 times

Transport

5 d. ago The Jerome Powell investigation shows Trump’s need for limitless power | Austin Sarat

The inquiry into the Federal Reserve chair sends a message to anyone standing in Trump’s way – including the supreme courtNews that Donald Trump’s justice department has launched an investigation of Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, is the latest example of the president’s governing philosophy: do what I want, or I will crush you. The desire to make Powell’s life miserable is also a warning sign to anyone who thinks that they have an independent source of authority.What is happening to Powell is a test, not just for him and the Fed, but for any other person or institution that dares to stand up to the president.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Six years after George Floyd, we must stand against an ICE killing in Minneapolis | Austin Sarat

Barely a mile from Floyd’s murder, an officer killed Renee Nicole Good. We must peacefully say no to this violenceOn 25 May 2020, America witnessed a stunning act of police brutality when a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, murdered George Floyd. The killer, Derek Chauvin, apparently confident that he would be immune to accountability, did his deed in the open, with other officers standing by and in front of a crowd of onlookers.The video of Floyd’s murder shocked the nation.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Trump is marching into 2026 with the worst cabinet in history | Austin Sarat

From RFK Jr to Pete Hegseth, the president’s top aides have been disastrous. We shouldn’t be surprisedAs 2024 ended and Donald Trump’s cabinet picks were rolled out, commentators scrambled to decide which one was the worst. Was it Matt Gaetz for attorney general? Or Pete Hegseth, for secretary of defense? Or maybe Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services?Soon after, the White House crowed that Trump had assembled “the greatest cabinet of all time”.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Man United take £50m risk with Ruben Amorim sacking – including lucrative 'penalty clause'

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim, and if the next call does not go right, it could prove to be an expensive decision for the club's hierarchy

Economics

2 w. ago Revealed: Truck driver at centre of Anthony Joshua horror smash goes on the RUN sparking manhunt

Nigerian police confirmed that the man, who is in his 30s, but is not being named, is wanted in connection with the fatal crash which killed two of the champion boxer's best friends.

Events

2 w. ago Over 1,500 drivers repeatedly ran red traffic lights over the past four years, new traffic data reveals

Of the 1,548 Brits who were convicted of repeated offences, two drivers were caught ignoring red traffic lights an unbelievable five times.

Politics

2 w. ago Experts say whether you should put windscreen wipers up or down as blizzards threaten UK

As blizzards could hit the UK as far south as Birmingham and London, automotive experts reveal whether drivers should lift their windscreen wipers in snow - and warn it could cause costly damage

Events

3 w. ago Britain's dodgiest drivers revealed, including the area where one in NINE have penalty points. So how does YOUR area fare?

Motorists can accumulate points for offenses if they're caught speeding, ignoring road signs or using handheld mobile phones. Lower level offenses typically attract three point penalties.

Politics

4 w. ago Full list of five worst yellow box junctions where city drivers were fined £0.5million

WalesOnline can exclusively reveal the junctions which see the most drivers fined in Cardiff

Economics