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Labour's VAT on Taxis: Ministers Face Backlash

Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.

EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.

LA-Vegas high-speed rail costs hit £10bn

The ambitious Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas faces soaring costs, with estimates now reaching up to $12 billion amid construction delays and economic pressures.

London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock

Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.

Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre

Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.

Hidden Bus Stop Feature Stuns Australian Commuters

Australian bus passengers are discovering a remarkable, little-known feature at their stops that provides real-time arrival information with a simple press of a button, revolutionising the daily commute.

Lisbon Funicular Derailment Injures Multiple

A Lisbon funicular train has derailed and overturned, leaving multiple people injured in a major incident on the Portuguese capital's iconic tram network. Emergency services rushed to the scene.

Lisbon Tram Crash: 16 Dead as City Demands Answers

Lisbon is in mourning after a devastating tram crash kills 16 and injures dozens. As anger mounts, residents demand answers and accountability for one of the city's worst transport disasters.

Lisbon Funicular Crash: Multiple Fatalities Confirmed

A funicular carriage in Lisbon's Bica neighbourhood has derailed, resulting in a devastating crash with multiple fatalities and injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as authorities launch an urgent investigation into the cause of the tragedy.

London Tube strikes cause week of travel chaos and £230m hit

London faces a week of transport paralysis as militant union strikes bring the Tube network to a standstill. The RMT's demand for a 32-hour work week without loss of pay could cost the capital's economy £230 million in massive travel disruption.

Lisbon Funicular Crash Leaves Multiple Dead

A popular Lisbon funicular railway has derailed, resulting in a catastrophic crash with multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as a major investigation is launched.

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