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Drivers urged to ‘beat the system’ after record number of parking tickets issued

The companies issue about 41,000 tickets per day

The Independent UK

Parking firms insist they ‘don’t want’ to give tickets despite 41,000 daily rate

Will Hurley, chief executive of the International Parking Community, said operators want people to park ‘where they need to’ without breaking rules.

The Independent UK

Drivers fined on average every two seconds as record number of parking tickets issued

Each ticket can be up to £100, meaning the total cost to drivers may be near £4.1 million per day at the current rate

The Independent UK

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How the price of petrol could be an unexpected benefit of Trump’s tariffs

Fuel prices are set to drop as Trump’s tariffs are felt worldwide

The Independent UK

Drivers impacted as fuel price margins ‘remain high’

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was ‘concerned about the intensity’ of competition between fuel retailers.

The Independent UK

Drivers ‘badly need’ Government code of conduct for parking firms

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said the industry’s code of practice ‘isn’t working’.

Evening Standard

‘Scandalous’ parking fines hit drivers who paid for tickets on ‘faulty’ machines

One said they would ‘rather go to prison’ than pay more money to Euro Car Parks

The Independent UK

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Drivers given parking tickets by ‘scandalous’ firm because of ‘faulty’ machines

One said they would ‘rather go to prison’ than pay more money to Euro Car Parks.

Evening Standard

UK-wide parking app may be out of road after government funding withdrawn

Five-year-old platform intended to make drivers’ lives easier will only be supported until the end of March

The Guardian - UK

‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners

From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps

The Guardian - UK

Number of norovirus patients in English hospitals hits record high

Return to pre-pandemic hygiene behaviour may be contributing factor, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Councils urged not to issue bus lane fines for first time offences

An RAC poll suggested 36% of drivers have accidentally driven in a bus lane.

Evening Standard

Why am I struggling with my New Year’s resolutions already?

Experts explain what can be done when motivation drops mid-January.

The Independent UK

What is driving the winter flu crisis in England?

A look at whether influenza is causing more problems than normal and what else is behind the pressure on the NHS

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Drivers frustrated at five-year wait for parking code of practice

A Bill to enable its introduction received royal assent under the Conservative government in March 2019.

The Independent UK

9 best kids mattresses that ensure a good night’s sleep

Tried and tested foam, sprung and hybrid mattresses to (almost) guarantee a good night’s sleep

The Independent UK

Pothole compensation claims double in a year – but a tiny number are successful

Just 15% of claims made last year resulted in pay-outs

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Pothole compensation claims double in a year

RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022.

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The Independent UK

Drivers avoiding MOTs and using faulty tyres to save money – survey

MOTs check a number of vehicle parts such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes to ensure they meet legal standards.

Inverse

Marvel Just Revealed Our First Look at Its Most Anticipated Showdown of 2025

Marvel's upcoming 2025 slate will feature 'Daredevil: Born Again,' 'Ironheart' and 'Wonder Man.'

The National (Scotland)

Experts weigh in on Labour plan to offer weight loss jabs to unemployed

LABOUR plans to give obese and unemployed people weight-loss jabs as part of a drive to get them back into work and reduce pressure on the NHS…

The Guardian - UK

Don’t book expensive driving tests through reseller sites, warns RAC

Learners trying to beat backlog can pay up to £195 with brokers who buy up slots and sell them on, according to motoring organisation

The Guardian - UK

Covid on the rise as experts say England has ‘capitulated’ to the virus

Immunologists push for increase in testing and more widespread vaccine booster rollout as new variant, XEC, emerges

The Guardian - UK

UK petrol and diesel prices falling at fastest rate this year, says RAC

Households paying about £4 less to fill up a family car than a month ago, with further drops expected

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What is a hybrid mattress – sleep experts explain all

We explain what a hybrid mattress is and weigh up the pros and cons to help you decide if it's the right type of mattress for you

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