3 h. ago Driving tests: Which centres have the shortest waiting lists in London?

There are several reasons why the wait time for driving tests is so long, from a pandemic backlog to industrial strikes

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Unacceptable’ waiting list of up to eight years for NHS gender care, reveals health secretary

Exclusive: ‘This breaks my heart,’ says minister Wes Streeting as waiting list tops 42,000

Society

18 h. ago School bus driver heading to pick up children 'failed roadside drug test after being caught speeding'

The man, aged 50, and whose identity has not been released, had been hurrying along Sefton Street in Southport in his minibus at around 2.40pm on Monday, September 8.

Events

24 h. ago The Great Council Allotment Squeeze: Local authorities offering allotments up to 85 times smaller than traditional plots to cope with demand

There are around 175,000 people on the waiting list, some for up to 15 years, to receive one of the estimated 330,000 plots of rented land (pictured, file photo) across the UK.

Culture

33 h. ago Mum told health board is too skint to fund child's autism assessment after three year wait

Charmaine Lacock’s daughter Sarah has been on a listing waiting with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) since 2022.

Society

4 d. ago Waiting list for planned hospital treatment rises for second month in a row

The Government has said it has an ‘ambitious target’ to cut maximum wait times from 18 months to 18 weeks for NHS patients across England.

Politics

5 d. ago Scandal of the NHS fat cats: CEOs at 10 worst hospitals paid MORE than Prime Minister

Despite failing to bring down waiting lists, the CEOs at the 10 NHS hospital trusts banked salaries of more than £200,000 last year.

Politics

5 d. ago Older UK motorists urged to sit 'mature driver' test ahead of 2027 change

The exam can be accessed for free in five regions of the country

Transport

6 d. ago Older motorists in 5 areas of UK urged to take test ahead of 2027 deadline

Several local authorities have developed their own voluntary older driver assessment schemes that put skills to the test.

Events

6 d. ago Worst performing NHS hospitals are ‘named and shamed’ – check your local one

The table evaluates NHS trusts across various criteria including financial performance and patient access to treatment, alongside reducing surgical waiting lists and A&E delays

Politics

6 d. ago Pret to test meal deals as chain focuses on value to drive demand

The sandwich and coffee chain has said it will trial the meal deal format in the final three months of this year.

Economics

6 d. ago Athletic trainer receives experimental pig kidney transplant ahead of new human trials

More than 100,000 people are on the US transplant list, most who need a kidney, and thousands die waiting

Politics

7 d. ago 'I'm a driving instructor and this is the fastest I ever taught a learner to pass'

This expert believes computer games including classics like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo make boys better drivers, meaning they're the fastest to pass their driving tests

Politics

9 d. ago Drivers face £200 fine for acting incorrectly during emergency alert test this weekend

An emergency alert will reach phones across the nation on Sunday, September 7, and could put drivers at risk of penalties if they don’t respond correctly

Economics

1 week ago Disability minister's stark admission over massive autism and ADHD diagnosis waiting lists

Last year, the Manchester Evening News reported how demand for ADHD tests and diagnoses has risen so much in one part of Greater Manchester that one man was told his wait had grown from one to seven years in just 12 months

Politics

1 week ago National Highways issue urgent warning to drivers ahead of emergency text alert

The National Highways has issued a warning to drivers ahead of the UK Emergency Alerts system being tested this weekend

Events

1 week ago Colton Herta confirmed for Formula 2 switch from IndyCar after landing Cadillac F1 role

Cadillac have signed American IndyCar racer Colton Herta as the test driver for their Formula 1 project and have also helped the 25-year-old to land a race seat in Formula 2

Politics

1 week ago Cadillac add IndyCar star to F1 ranks for debut season in 2026

While Cadillac have already announced their two drivers for next year, a testing role has also now been filled

Politics

1 week ago Are modular homes the solution to London’s temporary housing crisis?

City Hall has approved the rollout of modular homes that can be built in weeks — but are they just a sticking plaster?

Events

1 week ago Drivers told to do 'simple 50p test' before taking car for an MOT

The MOT can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple and cost-effective way to avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport