Crackdown on illegal 'ghost' number plates launched
New government plans target 'ghost' number plates invisible to cameras. Offenders face penalty points and vehicle seizure as part of a major road safety strategy aiming to cut deaths by 65%.
New government plans target 'ghost' number plates invisible to cameras. Offenders face penalty points and vehicle seizure as part of a major road safety strategy aiming to cut deaths by 65%.
A retired teacher was wrongly fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham. He was 250 miles away in France at the time, exposing a council error.
A retired teacher was fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham while he was actually in France. Nottingham City Council apologised after a mix-up, but the case highlights concerns over automated enforcement.
A 76-year-old retired teacher was wrongly fined for throwing a cigarette from his car in Nottingham while he was actually eating breakfast in Normandy, France. Read the full story of the administrative error and cloned plates.
A wave of pioneering state laws takes effect in the US for 2026, featuring a climate tourism tax in Hawaii, red-stripe IDs for drink-drivers in Utah, and state-branded insulin in California. Explore the key changes.
A dangerous loophole allows 'ghost' number plates, invisible to ANPR cameras, to flood UK roads. Used by criminals and speeding drivers, they undermine road safety and cost authorities over £1 billion annually. MPs demand urgent reform.
A Daily Mail investigation reveals how rogue 'ghost plates', invisible to police cameras, are undermining UK road safety and crime-fighting. An estimated 1 in 15 plates are now modified. Read the full report and our call for urgent action.
A Daily Mail probe reveals how official suppliers sell 'ghost plates' invisible to road cameras, creating a national security risk. Urgent calls for a regulatory overhaul follow.
An Indian tourist in Munich claims a four-star hotel refused an extra plate to share a pizza, sparking a fierce debate on cultural norms versus racism in Germany. Read the full story.
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Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its fleet from London streets. The move disrupts community groups and raises questions about the future of car-sharing in Britain.
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Car-sharing giant Zipcar proposes ceasing UK operations, halting new bookings beyond 31 December 2025. Over 650,000 members affected. Full story on the potential closure.
The world's largest car-sharing firm, Zipcar, is shutting its UK business, removing its fleet from London. The move deals a blow to sustainable transport advocates.
Car-sharing giant Zipcar is proposing to close its UK business, suspending bookings after December 31. Read the full story on the consultation and £5.7m losses.
Pastry chef Ravneet Gill and her husband Mattie Taiano reveal their perfect sharing menu for festive gatherings, featuring slow-cooked lamb shoulder and decadent meringues. Discover their hosting secrets.
London's Plates, Britain's first plant-based Michelin-starred restaurant, reveals 95% of its clientele are not vegan. Chef Kirk Haworth focuses on flavour, not labels, in a fine dining revolution.
Dunelm slashes 50% off its Churchgate embossed fern 12-piece dinner set for Black Friday. Now £27.50, this stylish and practical stoneware set is perfect for hosting.
Discover how creative snack menus are transforming dining experiences across the UK, from cheese puffs in London to tuna eclairs in Mayfair. Explore Britain's culinary revolution.
Ride-sharing firm Bolt has launched a new bidding trial across nine UK cities and criticised a potential 20% VAT on fares. Discover how this affects drivers and passengers.
Vladimir Putin endorses Donald Trump's controversial peace proposal for Ukraine, which faces a US deadline to cede land and abandon NATO ambitions or lose vital military support.
Zara employees across Europe are staging Black Friday protests to demand the return of a profit-sharing scheme. Discover how this action could impact the retail giant.
Groundbreaking research reveals Africa is slowly separating into two landmasses. Discover how this geological phenomenon will reshape the continent over millions of years.
A Sydney motorist claims his freedom of speech was infringed after being forced to surrender his 'ILDUCE' number plates, which authorities say reference fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Read the full story.
WNBA's latest collective bargaining proposal offers maximum salaries exceeding $1.1 million and revenue sharing. Players seek transformative deal before November deadline. Explore the groundbreaking changes.
Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to resume after the Democratic Unionist Party agreed to end their 24-month blockade, following new UK government legislation addressing post-Brexit trade concerns.
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin ministers face criticism over controversial remarks about Israel, prompting intervention from Westminster and creating new tensions in the power-sharing government.
Stormont's devolved government could be dissolved as families of Troubles victims threaten legal action against the UK government's controversial immunity bill, creating a major constitutional crisis.