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MOT rule change still being considered amid cost of living crisis

Under current rules, vehicles must have an MOT on the third anniversary of their registration, and then every 12 months

Liverpool Echo · Sep 22, 2022

Majority of drivers against relaxing MOT rules – survey

More than half of respondents to an RAC poll said they felt halving the frequency of MOTs was a bad idea.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Liz Truss clearly had a plan for her first week, but fate tore it up

There was a reshuffle, a No 10 overhaul and an energy package before she suddenly found herself leading a nation in mourning

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022

Liz Truss conducts clear-out of Sunak supporters as she builds ‘cabinet of cronies’

Raab, Barclay, Eustice and Shapps sacked within minutes of new PM’s arrival at No 10

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Who is expected to be in Liz Truss' new Cabinet?

The new Prime Minister will be finalising her Cabinet roles

Manchester Evening News · Sep 5, 2022

How to avoid the hike in Heathrow travel costs

Several online blogs are advising budget-conscious travellers they can sidestep a 57% fare increase by adding just a few minutes to their journey.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

The new top team: What could the Truss Cabinet look like?

Veteran Westminster watchers have started to speculate about who will sit round the table with the new Prime Minister.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

TUC reports government to UN body over attacks on right to strike

Exclusive: Union body complains to ILO over new law that allows companies to use agency workers to break strikes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

Avanti set to have their contract renewed despite timetable chaos and scathing criticism from mayor - reports

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said Avanti was in 'last chance saloon' yesterday after weeks of chaos.

Manchester Evening News · Sep 4, 2022

The UK's top ten least reliable cars that will rack up your repair bills

A motoring expert has revealed its list of cars that break down the most, as well as how much it costs to fix them, and came up with some very surprising results

Daily Mirror · Sep 4, 2022