Per-Mile EV Tax: First Step in Road Tax Reform
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.
New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Major delays on A23 Brixton Road after a collision. Road closed near Crown & Anchor pub. Police on scene, bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
A man in his 20s has died following a serious collision on Main Road, Sidcup. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
Lambeth Council reveals most homeless families will be placed outside London due to unsustainable financial pressures and housing shortages. Read the full story.
A 68-year-old motorist was arrested after a collision killed a cyclist, 34, on Old Kent Road. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
A Lambeth mother receives £7,000 compensation after her son missed months of occupational therapy. Council apologises for failing to deliver legally binding EHCP provisions.
Major retailers including Morrisons, Poundland and Claire's announce widespread closures across Britain. Full list of affected locations and closure dates revealed.
A serious collision has closed a section of Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, causing major traffic disruption. Police and forensics are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
A Staffordshire crossroads dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous recorded 13 accidents in just six weeks, prompting £25,000 safety improvements after residents feared fatalities.
A new cross-party campaign urges the government to introduce Graduated Driving Licences to reduce young driver fatalities. Could this be the change that saves lives?
Major traffic chaos on the M25 as the Dartford Crossing's East Tunnel closes for emergency repairs. Drivers face 40-minute delays and long tailbacks. Follow our live updates.
Tragedy strikes as five people in their early twenties die in a two-vehicle collision in County Louth. Three others injured in what police describe as 'shocking and devastating' crash.
Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.
Lambeth Council proposes a 'Love Lambeth Levy' tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local improvements. Discover the debate and potential impact.
Morrisons announces the closure of 103 stores, cafes, and counters across the UK as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out the full list of locations affected.
Lambeth Council challenges High Court ruling on Brockwell Park festivals as Mighty Hoopla sells 35,000 tickets. December appeal hearing to decide 2026 events fate.
Haringey Council implements extensive safety and cleansing measures for the Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Plan your travel.
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as investigation continues. Stay informed about school safety updates.
Poundland is set to close over a dozen UK stores, including eight this month, as part of a major restructuring plan. The chain is also axing its online service and loyalty programme.
As Rachel Reeves considers pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, motorists propose fairer alternatives including road toll systems and progressive taxation based on vehicle size.
Nationwide commits to keeping its 696 branches, including Virgin Money, open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting communities.
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise alcohol duties by RPI inflation to fill £30bn fiscal hole. Industry warns of pub closures and job losses. Read the latest budget speculation.
Japanese firm NSK plans to shut its Peterlee factories, placing hundreds of jobs at risk. The union vows to fight the closure. Read the full story.
Fuller's executive chair Simon Emeny demands new economic thinking as hospitality sector faces tax rises and record pub closures. Read the full analysis.
A former synagogue in Streatham could be replaced by 92 new homes, including compact 'pocket' homes for first-time buyers. Will the council approve the controversial scheme?
Lambeth Council greenlights major housing development with 916 new council properties as borough grapples with escalating housing emergency and record numbers in temporary accommodation.
Labour's proposed pay-per-mile road tax system could revolutionise how British motorists are charged, with Rachel Reeves considering a major overhaul of current vehicle taxation.