83 m. ago 'My sister named her baby after a car dealership because she thinks it's cute'

A man has shared his disappointment after hearing what his sister wants to name her second born child - as he fears it'll negatively impact the child throughout their life

Economics

20 h. ago Car dealers told to suspend sales of used Citroen cars impacted by urgent 'stop

A team of motor trade lawyers has issued a nationwide warning to used car dealers to halt sales of vehicles in stock. But they could be stuck with them for months...

Economics

29 h. ago Used car buyers warned to look out for common tactic used by dealers

When buying a used car, drivers need to be aware of some of the common techniques used by dodgy sellers to try to hide any issues with the vehicle before a sale is completed

Events

42 h. ago Resident doctor strikes are unaffordable and 'patients will suffer', NHS trust leaders warn

NHS strikes are unaffordable and would negatively impact the delivery of patient care, according to NHS Providers

Events

46 h. ago UK households to get £3,750 discount on electric cars under new scheme

The new Electric Car Grant means that dealerships can offer discounts of over £3,000 on electric vehicles

Economics

50 h. ago Drug dealer congratulates police after officers chase down vehicle with £1 million of cocaine in boot

A drug dealer who was stashing £1 million of cocaine in his car boot congratulated police after they caught him following a high chase pursuit.

Economics

67 h. ago Moment drug dealer congratulates police officers for finding record £1million drugs haul in his car boot after 120mph chase

David Sherratt, 48, was found with one of the biggest drugs hauls seized by West Midlands Police following a high speed motorway pursuit.

Economics

3 d. ago Car finance scandal exposed as Brits admit something 'didn't sit right' about deals

A new BBC Radio 4 documentary has shed further light on the car finance scandal, which saw lenders allowing dealers to adjust interest rates they offered customers buying a vehicle on finance

Economics

8 d. ago Wannabe fraudster, 33, who tried to claim £74,000 after lorry smashed into his Porsche is caught out... because dashcam snapped him 'hiding in bushes' 

Terell Brooks, a 33-year-old account manager from Romford, claimed he was sat in the £81,000 car at the time of impact and suffered injuries as a result.

Economics

9 d. ago From fast fashion to ‘conscious style’: Can we break the cycle of overconsumption?

Few sectors rival fashion when it comes to scale, speed and environmental impact. As part of the Fashion Reimagined series, Caroline Garland turns her focus to overconsumption and asks: how do we encourage people to buy less, buy better, and embrace a slower, more sustainable way of dressing?

Politics

1 week ago Car dealer names three phrases drivers should never say when buying used car

A used-car expert has shared some red flags for sales people, including three phrases that drivers should never say when buying a second-hand vehicle

Economics

1 week ago Slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

Lobbying effort by independent delegation follows Jamaica’s move to ask King Charles to request legal adviceGlobal campaigning for slavery reparations gathered pace this week with lobbying in Westminster and Brussels, days after the Jamaican government revealed it will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue.On Tuesday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations, a group of UK MPs and peers calling for an apology and reparative justice for the historical and ongoing impact of slavery and colonialism, hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists who are lobbying for reparations. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

Lobbying effort by independent delegation follows Jamaica’s move to ask King Charles to request legal adviceGlobal campaigning for slavery reparations gathered pace this week with lobbying in Westminster and Brussels, days after the Jamaican government revealed it will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue.On Tuesday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations, a group of UK MPs and peers calling for an apology and reparative justice for the historical and ongoing impact of slavery and colonialism, hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists who are lobbying for reparations. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago UK car dealership giant slams Labour as it's hit by huge £30m 'Rachel Reeves tax hike'

The group said the increase in employer's National Insurance contributions and the rise in the National Minimum Wage will mainly be responsible for the rise

Economics

2 w. ago Georgia Harrison recalls being 'kicked out of a moving car' by first boyfriend as she discusses 'lasting impact' of emotional and physical abuse

Speaking in a candid new interview with Paul C Brunson on We Need To Talk on Tuesday, the TV personality, 30, said her 'first proper relationship was traumatic.'

Events

2 w. ago Residents fear Falkirk care at home outsourcing will have serious impact

Falkirk Council staff will no longer provide care to residents at Tygetshaugh, who say that despite assurances that care support will not change they are still worried.

Politics

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Find your next dream car thanks to this local dealership's Super Summer Sale

Take advantage of the Birchwood Motors Super Summer Sale while Gramps is away

Economics

2 w. ago Plans for dog day care centre turned down over impact on badgers

The application was refused by county planners for several key reasons, including 'no robust justification for the essential need for the proposed development in this countryside location'

Politics

2 w. ago Health MOTs for pensioners 'could combat £23bn social care crisis'

Routine checks for people aged 65 could have a positive impact on the social care crisis, a report has found, with people potentially maintaining independence for longer

Economics

2 w. ago Full list of heat health alerts in England as temperatures to soar above 30C

Extreme temperatures could have significant impacts on health and social care – and even pose a risk to life

Society