New RAC data reveals a dramatic 33% increase in pothole-related breakdowns across the UK in 2023, with drivers facing a growing threat from deteriorating road surfaces and calling for urgent government action.
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Department for Transport was warned its algorithm for funding road schemes would disproportionately hit deprived areas and entrench inequality, but pressed ahead regardless.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
The Trump administration threatens to slash federal funding from US universities that fail to curb anti-government protests, sparking a fierce debate over free speech and academic independence.
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London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
A massive 79-metre-long sinkhole has suddenly opened up on the A1101 in Cambridgeshire, prompting an immediate and indefinite road closure. Motorists are being urgently diverted as safety concerns mount.
In a heart-wrenching interview, Paul McNeill speaks out after his sister Jacqueline became the one millionth person to die on UK roads, demanding urgent government action on road safety to prevent further tragedies.
A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.
A young child is in a critical condition and a woman seriously injured after a two-car collision in Sheffield, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man on suspicion of drink-driving. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Prince of Wales Road.
A catastrophic bus collision in western Afghanistan has resulted in at least 78 fatalities. The devastating incident, one of the deadliest road accidents in the country's recent history, occurred in Zabul province, highlighting urgent road safety concerns
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Critics slam the SNP for allocating £520 million to dual a mere 11-mile stretch of the notorious A9, branded a 'killer road', while other critical infrastructure projects remain underfunded.
New research highlights the road signs that leave UK drivers scratching their heads. Are you making these common mistakes?
A notorious 'killer kerb' has sparked fury after causing extensive damage to vehicles, with repair costs running into thousands. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the hazardous road feature.
Road safety campaigners and experts debate whether the UK should align with Scotland's stricter drink-drive limit to reduce accidents and save lives.
Leading UK universities, including Oxford and Imperial College London, warn of financial instability due to government funding cuts, risking research and global competitiveness.
Germany's transport minister dismisses calls for speed limits on the Autobahn despite rising fatalities, sparking debate on road safety versus driver freedom.
A grieving mother shares her anguish after her teenage son lost his life in a devastating car accident, as the community rallies around the family.
A local councillor who tirelessly campaigned for road safety measures has died in a collision with a lorry. The driver has been arrested as tributes pour in for the dedicated public servant.
Australia faces a grim milestone as road fatalities surge to their highest level in 15 years, sparking urgent calls for action amid rising concerns over traffic safety.
A perplexing road junction in Cambridge has left drivers scratching their heads, despite being shortlisted for a prestigious design award. Locals call it 'crazy' – but could there be method in the madness?
A proposed tax on UK banks could generate £4 billion annually, potentially covering the cost of free school meals for all primary pupils in England. Experts debate the economic and social impacts of this bold policy.
Top medical bodies warn of severe strain on the NHS, calling for immediate government intervention to prevent a collapse in patient care.
John Swinney acknowledges historic underfunding in Scottish women's football and hints at potential government investment, inspired by England's Lionesses.
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly cut funding for gun violence prevention programmes in New York and Washington, sparking outrage among advocates.
The European Commission has suspended Israel's participation in the Horizon Europe research programme, citing violations of international law in the Palestinian territories.
Renowned artist Pavlo Makov calls on Ukraine to strengthen its cultural identity and global presence through strategic arts funding and international collaborations.
The World Food Programme has slashed rations for refugees in Uganda and South Sudan due to severe funding shortages, leaving millions at risk of hunger.
Nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest pay rise proposal, calling it insufficient amid rising living costs.