Heathrow's new £7 drop-off fee and 10-minute limit for 2026
Heathrow Airport is introducing a strict 10-minute time limit and a £7 charge for terminal drop-offs from January 2026. Here's what drivers need to know to avoid fines.
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Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge labelled 'unfair' moneymaker
Heathrow Airport faces criticism for hiking its terminal drop-off charge to £7 and imposing a strict 10-minute limit. Drivers and campaigners slam the move as an unfair cost passed to passengers.
London Congestion Charge Christmas Suspension Dates
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Zipcar shuts down UK operations in December 2025
Car-sharing service Zipcar is withdrawing from London and the UK this month. We examine the reasons, from the new EV congestion charge to financial pressures, and what it means for users.
46,000 drivers wrongly fined for ULEZ charges
Transport for London has overturned over 46,000 fines issued to drivers of compliant vehicles in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Discover how DVLA data errors led to the penalties and what to do if you're affected.
Zipcar to close UK operation, suspends bookings
Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing firm, is shutting its UK business, removing fleet access across London. Find out what this means for sustainable transport.
Premier League Weekend: 10 Key Talking Points Analysed
Analysis of the weekend's Premier League action: Foden stars for Man City, Miley shines for Newcastle, and Frank under pressure at Spurs. Read the full breakdown here.
School removes mirrors over student behaviour concerns
Wey Valley Academy in Weymouth has taken down all toilet mirrors after reporting congestion and behaviour issues. Parents express outrage over the controversial decision.
London Congestion Charge Changes for 2026 Revealed
Electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from London's Congestion Charge from January 2026. Find out how the new fees and discounts will affect drivers.
BBC Under Threat: New Plan to Save Public Broadcaster
The BBC faces unprecedented threats from US political pressure and tech billionaires. Discover the urgent reforms needed to protect this vital British institution and defend democracy.
TfL earns £66m from summer road charges
Transport for London reveals a £66 million profit from Congestion and tunnel charges this summer. Discover the figures and what it means for London's drivers.
BBC loses £1bn a year in licence fee revenue
MPs reveal the BBC is losing over £1bn annually from licence fee evasion and non-use, as streaming services gain popularity. Discover the future of public broadcasting.
Ex-BBC Chief: Don't Pay Trump Licence Fee Money
Former BBC director general Tony Hall insists the corporation must not pay Donald Trump after the ex-president threatened a $5bn lawsuit over a misleading Panorama edit.
London EV Congestion Charge Starts Jan 2
Electric vehicle drivers in central London will pay a new congestion charge from January. Discover the new fees and why critics call it a 'backward step' for air quality.
London Congestion Charge Rises, EVs to Pay
London's congestion charge is increasing in 2026, with electric vehicles losing their 100% discount. Petrol and diesel fees rise to £18. Find out how the changes affect you.
London EV congestion charge: £18 from January
Electric vehicles will lose congestion charge exemption in London from January 2024, facing £18 daily fee with partial discounts. Mayor Sadiq Khan cites traffic concerns.
London Congestion Charge increases to £18 in 2026
London's Congestion Charge will rise to £18 daily from January 2026, with electric vehicles losing their exemption. TfL aims to reduce city centre traffic by 2,000 vehicles per day.
Readers debate BBC bias and Trump's $1bn lawsuit
Metro readers are fiercely debating BBC impartiality, the licence fee, and Donald Trump's $1bn legal threat. Is the broadcaster biased? Have your say.
BBC Licence Fee Debate: Scrap or Save £4bn Model?
Experts clash over the future of the BBC licence fee. Should the £3.35 weekly charge be replaced by subscriptions? Discover the arguments shaping British broadcasting.
Ryanair's £55 digital boarding pass fee sparks row
Ryanair switches to 100% digital boarding passes today, risking £55 fees for those without smartphones. Campaigners call the move 'ageist' as 2 million older Brits affected.
BBC licence fee at risk over impartiality scandal
The BBC must prove its impartiality to justify the £3.5bn licence fee, warns political commentator Oliver Dean, as recent scandals threaten its funding model.
Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit
Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1bn over the editing of his Capitol speech. The UK government faces awkward questions as the crisis deepens.
BBC chiefs resign over edited Trump documentary
BBC Director General and News CEO resign after Panorama documentary falsely edited Trump's Capitol riot speech. Readers passionately debate media bias and trust in UK news.
BBC licence fee shake-up: New payment options revealed
Major changes are coming to BBC licence fee payments with new flexible options and potential price increases. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming reforms.
ULEZ Auto Pay Blunders: Drivers Face Unfair Fines
Exclusive investigation reveals how Transport for London's automated payment system is penalising compliant drivers, with one motorist facing £9,000 in wrongful charges.
London's 2p-per-mile road charge plan revealed
London drivers face potential pay-per-mile road charges as TfL considers radical new pricing to replace existing fees and tackle congestion.
Arsenal oppose Palace's December 23rd Carabao Cup request
Arsenal have launched a fierce objection against Crystal Palace's controversial request to reschedule their Carabao Cup quarter-final to December 23rd, branding the timing 'unfair' to players and fans alike during the hectic festive period.
Oxford's New Congestion Charge: Essential Guide
Oxford launches groundbreaking congestion charge scheme targeting petrol and diesel vehicles in the city centre. Find out if you'll pay and how it works.
Oxford Congestion Charge: New Driving Fees Begin
Oxford's radical traffic transformation begins as congestion charges take effect. Discover how the new fees will impact drivers, exemptions available, and what it means for city travel.
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