18 h. ago Major car finance compensation update due tomorrow for millions of drivers

The Financial Conduct Authority is set to unveil a consultation on a scheme to compensate an estimated 14 million drivers who paid over-the-odds for car finance. - how it might work

Economics

47 h. ago Forklift driver who became instant millionaire after winning £1m on a scratchcard ended up in hospital after three months of partying

Adam Lopez, 39, from Mattishall in Norfolk, saw his bank balance rocket from £12.40 to £1,000,012.40 after picking up the lucky £5 card from a corner shop in Hellesdon this July.

Economics

1 week ago Drivers warned over 'blank' road sign that is costing motorists millions in fines

In London alone, millions of pounds in fines were handed out due to this sign being ignored

Events

1 week ago Millions of motorists risk insurance claims for apologising when not at fault

MILLIONS of motorists may be risking their insurance claim by saying “sorry” to other drivers at an collision scene - even if it was not their fault. A survey by Confused.com found that out of 2,000 drivers, almost half of them had been involved in a collision - with 32% of these drivers saying “sorry”...

Events

1 week ago Shocking moment sneaky jewel thieves distract driver at petrol station and steal £2million out of car boot

THIS is the shocking moment sneaky jewel thieves distract a driver at a petrol station and steal £2 million from his car boot. An organised crime group targeted the jewellery salesman as he was travelling from Sussex to Kent last year. Three of the group have now been jailed after they followed the man to...

Economics

1 week ago Raising kids in poverty: The UK’s ‘inhumane’ two child limit

Child poverty in the UK is now at record levels, with 4.5 million kids living in poverty. One of the biggest drivers of this is the controversial two limit child policy, which caps universal credit and tax credits to a family’s first two children . With the Labour government’s Child Poverty Strategy due imminently, many charities and campaigners have called for this brutal policy to be scrapped, but what’s life actually like for mums under the limit and will the government listen to growing calls to abolish the austerity-era policy? Journalist and poverty campaigner Terri White speaks to women in her area of greater Manchester to find out. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers told to make one check now as they may eligible for payout

The Supreme Court has ruled on a long-running dispute over car finance, with millions of drivers potentially in line for compensation. They've been urged to make a simple check

Politics

2 w. ago 1.5 MILLION drivers will be forced to share medical information with Government under new crackdown

Drivers have been warned of the dangers of driving with a common sleep disorder, as DVLA introduces strict penalties for those caught behind the wheel with undisclosed health conditions.

Politics

2 w. ago Millions of drivers could be using bus lanes to beat traffic without realising

Many drivers are unaware of the rules around bus lanes - and could be using them to beat the traffic

Transport

2 w. ago A record 17.5 million fines could be dished out by parking 'cowboys' this year as Labour dithers over a planned crackdown on rogue firms

Ruthless private firms have already slapped drivers with 4.3 million tickets between April and June - an average of 2,000 every hour - as ministers face fresh calls to get tough on them.

Economics

3 w. ago Urgent warning for drivers in Cardiff about QR scam that has cost millions

Across the UK £3.5 million has been lost to so-called quishing in the past year

Events

3 w. ago Millions of drivers could be due major payout after new finance update

The FCA is consulting on a redress scheme for motorists who were not properly informed about commission on car finance agreements

Economics

3 w. ago Up to 30 million drivers could be due car finance compensation as update issued

The boss of the financial watchdog today issued an update on when car finance payouts could begin, and how many drivers could potentially be eligible

Economics

4 w. ago Warning as millions of drivers admit being unaware of little

Drivers should know what number plates represent to avoid fines.

Events