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What you should know before flying private
19 January 2015
You may think flying private is a luxurious and sought-after experience, reserved only for the likes of rock stars and billionaires living the high life, (literally). However, travelling in luxury is actually more accessible than you might think. There’s more to take on-board than the price tag for top class luxury - but it’s not ...
What does 2015 hold for former City Link owner drivers?
08 January 2015
Dan Parry, Managing Director of leading delivery quote comparison site, Delivery Quote Compare, contemplates what this year has in store for self-employed drivers. Much has been written in recent days about the demise of City Link and whilst redundancy is a bitter blow to all, of particular concern is the impact it will have on the 1000 s...
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Bad diesel being sold on UK forecourts
16 December 2013
The RAC has warned that UK motorists face unexpected breakdowns due to 'bad' diesel ebing sold on the forecourt. EU regulations has seen both diesel and petrol mixed with an increase in environmentally friendly biofuels - but experts believe it is these biofuels that could be behind a build up of thick gel in engines. Breakdown s...
New trial aims to cut crowding on the Northern line
06 November 2013
Monday 11th November sees Transport for London (TfL) launch a pilot scheme aiming to reduce crowding on the Northern line. Part of the southern section of the Northern line between Tooting Bec and Clapham North is exceptionally busy between 08:30 and 09:00, meaning at some stations during the busiest times passengers have to wait for two...
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Predicted benefits from HS2 lowered
01 November 2013
The amount of benefit predicted as a result of the new HS2 rail link has been lowered, according to the government's latest business case for the project. The expected benefit-cost ratio has been revised to £2.30 (from £2.50) for every £1 spent. The majority of this fall is due to the £10billion rise in the pr...
Stansted Airport expansion opponents in claim 'bias'
15 October 2013
Airport expansion opponents have claimed criteria used to consider sites for new runways has been "infected by apparent bias". The Stop Stansted Expansion (SSE) group has lodged papers for a new High Court action, calling for a delay in the publication of shortlisted sites. SSE said the criteria used to consider the sites sh...
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On The Spot Penalties For 'Middle Lane Maniacs'
08 October 2013
Careless drivers who put other road users at risk by committing offences such as tailgating or poor lane discipline will now face on the spot penalties, giving the police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences and freeing them from resource intensive court processes. Existing fixed penalty levels for mo...
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