15 h. ago Car expert shares 'worst' times to fill up petrol and diesel vehicles

Motoring expert Gordon Wallis has issued a stern warning to drivers who fill up their cars with petrol and diesel at peak times

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36 h. ago 'I run a car garage – drivers must look out for five warning signs or risk a huge bill'

A car garage owner has issued a warning to drivers and offered some advice on how to keep repair bills down, as they've shared the five warning signs to look out for

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39 h. ago All petrol and diesel drivers told to fill up their tanks before Tuesday

The Met Office is forecasting a heatwave for parts of the UK on Monday and Tuesday with highs of 35C

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61 h. ago Items you shouldn't leave in car during heatwave – from sunglasses to bottled water

The UK has already experienced several heatwaves and warm spells this summer, and before the next one hits in the coming days, car owners are being urged to check the items they have stored in their vehicles

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67 h. ago Drivers urged to fill up tanks with Petrol and Diesel before Monday

With a heatwave on the way, drivers are being told about a mistake which could cost them some money

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3 d. ago Brit drivers living in UK countryside issued costly petrol and diesel warning

Those looking to save money on their petrol or diesel may need to do some shopping around, as fuel prices can vary substantially over relatively short distances

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3 d. ago Fury in iconic EU city as locals demand raising tourist tax in huge crackdown

One of the most iconic EU cities is under pressure to increase its tourist tax following outrage from locals - who argue their home is being turned into a theme park

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4 d. ago College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves told to find £40bn through 'sustained' tax increases

Reeves will now need to make 'unenviable decisions' to meet the costs of weaker economic forecasts and higher spending.

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7 d. ago Reeves warned of ‘impossible trilemma’ on tax, spending and fiscal rules

Think-tank Niesr urges chancellor to increase income tax rates at her next Budget

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7 d. ago Drivers looking to sell car given short deadline to avoid missing out on thousands

When new '75' plate vehicles go on sale on September 1 car owners could see the value of their current vehicle drop

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3 w. ago Average UK house asking price registers steepest monthly drop for 20 years

Rightmove blames the 1.2% fall in new sellers’ prices on the end of stamp duty discounts and more homes coming on to the marketThe average price of homes coming up for sale dropped by the largest monthly amount in more than 20 years in July, according to a property website, after the end of temporary cuts to stamp duty, and recent increases in council tax on second homes.The average price being asked by new sellers fell by 1.2%, or £4,531, in July compared with a month earlier, to £373,709. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Reform says council tax cuts for struggling families are 'not going to happen' in areas it controls because of the cost of social care

Former party chairman Zia Yusuf warned that the best the party could do in Kent and the other nine areas where it runs services would be to increase council tax more slowly that elsewhere.

Economics

3 w. ago Electric car drivers cover higher annual mileage than petrol owners

More than one in 20 car miles driven in the UK is by an electric vehicle, according to new analysis.

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3 w. ago New car rules could see 2 in 5 petrol and diesel drivers 'give up vehicles'

A study of 2,000 UK adults found 41 per cent of those who rely on petrol or diesel are concerned they would have to give up their vehicle if costs of driving continue to rise under the Labour Party government

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3 w. ago Drivers of cars with these older number plates face £600 tax bill

Drivers could be hit with a £600 car tax bill depending on the age of their vehicle and the year it was first registered. The vehicle excise duty (VED) bands changed in April, meaning most petrol and diesel drivers will pay more

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4 w. ago HMRC does not know how many billionaires pay tax in UK – report

The Public Accounts Committee is calling for HMRC to publish its plan for increasing tax yield from wealthy taxpayers domestically and offshore.

Economics

4 w. ago New call for cheaper public transport fares to ease cost of living pressure on households

New research has found car ownership eats up a quarter of the poorest households’ incomes.

Economics

4 w. ago Vietnam to ban petrol and diesel motorcycles from Hanoi to tackle rising air pollution

Authorities told to prepare for transition and ensure compliance by 1 July 2026

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4 w. ago These petrol and diesel car owners hit with 'ten fold' car tax increase in 2025

Drivers with certain petrol and diesel vehicles were hit with major tax changes from April 2025 onwards

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