18 h. ago Government responds to calls for mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70

Specialists want the measure to be introduced for every licence renewal

Politics

3 d. ago Pressure mounts on Government to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70

The Association of Optometrists wants the UK's system changed so that drivers must undergo routine eye tests to ensure fitness to drive, as evidence mounts that lives are put at risk.

Politics

4 d. ago Michelle Mone PPE scandal cannot be 'brushed under the carpet' as SNP demands £145m is repaid

Veteran Nationalist MP Pete Wishart said the "corruption that occurred under Tory governments is astounding" as pressure mounts on the disgraced peer from Glasgow.

Economics

4 d. ago Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says

Venezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas

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5 d. ago Government's response to new eye test 'requirement' for drivers at 70 call

The government has responded to calls for all drivers to submit a recent eye test result when applying for a driving licence renewal at 70

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8 d. 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.

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1 week ago DVSA opens up more test slots to reduce waiting time backlog for learner drivers

The average waiting time across all test centres in July was 22.3 weeks

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2 w. ago All drivers urged to do 20p test before going back on the roads

With the weather closing in, road safety is paramount

Transport

2 w. ago Cost of driving lessons in the UK soars by 73% in five years, hitting parents hard

A study of 1,000 parents of learner drivers found the average cost of getting their child through a test in the past year has climbed to almost £1000

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2 w. ago Adrian Newey not sharing Aston Martin plans with anyone as F1 team insider speaks out

Aston Martin test and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich has revealed the level of interaction he has had with Adrian Newey since the Brit's move to the Silverstone-based team

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2 w. ago Two Australian women and four children escape Syrian detention camp and flee to Victoria

The six Australians received no government assistance in their 500km journey from the violent Al-Hol detention camp to LebanonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Australian women and four children have escaped a Syrian detention camp and made their own way home to Victoria, as pressure mounts on the Australian government to repatriate its citizens.The two women and four children – the Guardian is not revealing their names or ages – escaped from the notorious Al-Hol detention camp in north-east Syria, travelling more than 500km to cross the Lebanese border, where they were able to obtain Australian documents in Beirut. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Drivers urged to carry out simple test at home to make sure they're safe to drive a car

An expert has shared the red flags that all motorists should look out for to keep themselves - and others on the road - safe while driving

Transport

3 w. ago Drivers born before certain date warned they may 'have to take tests to keep licence'

Campaigners and authorities are hoping to find the perfect balance between the safety of all road users, and not interfering too heavy-handedly with the independence of elderly motorists

Events

3 w. ago Learner drivers urged to beware of fake lessons and test offers – this is how to spot them

One scam saw someone pay £500 for 20 lessons up-front only for contact to dry up once the payment was made

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3 w. ago Learner drivers issued warning as test backlog leads to rise in illegal activity

One scam saw someone pay £500 for 20 lessons up-front

Events

3 w. ago Learner drivers urged to beware of fake lesson and test offers – this is how to spot them

One scam saw someone pay £500 for 20 lessons up-front only for contact to dry up once the payment was made

Events

3 w. ago Learner drivers warned about fake offers of tests and driving lessons

Fraudsters are offering driving lessons and fast-tracked tests that simply do not exist, TSB said.

Events

3 w. ago Learner drivers are being conned by crooks offering fake tests and bogus lessons

High street bank TSB saw a 211% jump in total losses to this type of fraud this year with the average loss for victims at £244 after crooks con learner drivers our of cash

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