35 h. ago People applying for driving licenses will be asked to do one extra thing – and it could save lives

The move is hoped to get more young people becoming regular blood donors

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35 h. ago People applying for driving licences will be asked to do one extra thing – and it could save lives

The move is hoped to get more young people becoming regular blood donors

Politics

45 h. ago 170k UK drivers told 'don't ignore letter' or face 3 points on licence

A BBC presenter said thousands of people face hefty fines and penalty points for ignoring a letter in the post - here's what you need to know and what happens to those who ignore it

Politics

56 h. ago Wannabe drivers who are buying fake UK licences from TIKTOK without ever taking a test are being scammed out of hundreds of pounds

TikTok fraudsters are offering desperate learner drivers the chance to skip the queue in what they call 'driving made easy', encouraging customers to message them on WhatsApp.

Politics

4 d. ago DVLA regulations as drivers could lose licence over three common medicines

Drivers with depression must tell the DVLA if their mental health affects their ability to drive safely, and people on certain antidepressants, painkillers and tranquillisers must declare them

Politics

5 d. ago Police chief apologises after researcher bungled Clare's Law applications leaving women at risk of violence and abuse

Former police researcher Gavin Hudson has been barred from policing after he failed to examine Clare's Law applications on people suspected of domestic violence - placing women at risk.

Events

7 d. ago Scots private hire driver stripped of licence after stabbing kebab shop owner

Yusuf Eroglu, 38, knifed Aydin Dag after he travelled to St Andrews to confront the Shawarma House owner over unpaid debts.

Economics

7 d. ago Five common CV mistakes you need to avoid according to recruiter

Applying for jobs can be a daunting experience, and a former recruiter has shared the top things she insists companies don't want to see on your applications or CVs which people often add

Politics

8 d. ago Woman woke in taxi to find driver 'licking her breasts' in alleged horrifying assault

A hearing has rejected an application from the driver at the centre of the allegations to gain a taxi licence

Events

9 d. ago Revealed: London now has a staggering 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap to protect black cabs

London Assembly transport committee calls for cap on private hire licences in the capital

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9 d. ago Revealed: London has 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap

Revealed: London has 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap  London Evening Standard

Politics

1 week ago DVLA warning as motorists could face £1,000 fine for ignoring letter

The DVLA routinely sends out reminders to drivers whose licences are nearing expiration and require renewal

Events

1 week ago £10 Dunelm solution to consider following Martin Lewis' 'demon appliance' warning

During an episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Music, Martin Lewis identified 'demon appliances' that people should avoid

Events

1 week ago Warning people adding CCTV cameras to their home may need planning permission

A Welsh council meeting which considered an application for a CCTV camera heard concerns many people do not know about planning permission rules around cameras in some circumstances

Events

1 week ago Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.

Expected changes to a six-year-old lawsuit in Texas against DACA could mean the federal government will resume taking new applications for the program that offers people without legal immigration status two-year, renewable permits to live and work in the U.S. legally

Politics

1 week ago Everybody who owns a dehumidifier should follow 20cm rule for optimal results

Dehumidifiers are a popular household appliance, but many people may not be aware of the common mistakes people make when using them

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms millions more people will receive £150 bills discount

The discount will be applied to people's bills from next month

Economics

2 w. ago Teenager, 17, who died in motorbike crash as he fled police had 'illegally rented an Uber Eats licence'

Leonardo Machado was too young to be a food delivery driver but earned money by 'renting' the licence.

Events

2 w. ago NHS updates rules for appointments and repeat prescriptions for certain people

Nearly 12,000 people have already applied through the running pilots, and the NHS England plans to expand the service more broadly from 2026

Politics

3 w. ago 'Beginning of the end' for manual cars as EVs surge in popularity

Statistics show how electric vehicle (EV) adoption is changing the way people in the UK are learning to drive, as well as the types of licences they are getting

Politics