Martin Lewis warns drivers to check licence or face £1,000 fine
Martin Lewis urges drivers to check section 4b on their licence to avoid a £1,000 fine. 2.7 million licences expire this year. Renew online for £14.
Category : Transport
SkiYodl liquidation cancels all ski holiday packages
Norwich-based SkiYodl Ltd has entered voluntary liquidation after eight years, cancelling all its ski holiday packages, ABTA advises affected customers.
Manchester Airport earns top accessibility rating
Manchester Airport achieved a 'very good' rating in the CAA's accessibility report, the highest possible, improving from 'good' in 2025.
UHI Perth fears students may quit over bus cuts
UHI Perth has written to Stagecoach urging a postponement of planned bus service cuts, warning students may have to quit their courses if changes go ahead.
Police to Use Liverpool Market Car Park for Parking
Merseyside Police plan to use Greatie Market's car park on weekdays for staff parking, generating revenue for Liverpool Council, which seeks to upgrade the market.
Drivers warned: three steps to avoid new driving law penalties
New driving laws under PM Andy Burnham bring compulsory eye tests, lower drink-drive limits, and stricter MOT rules. Experts urge drivers to act now to avoid fines and repair costs.
Dinghy with 157 migrants capsizes in Channel after fire
A dinghy carrying 157 migrants capsized in the English Channel after its engine caught fire. Rescued migrants are being taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Channel rescue after mega dinghy fire with 160 migrants
A major rescue operation was launched after a 'mega dinghy' carrying around 160 migrants caught fire in French waters, with 157 people rescued and brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Gatwick expansion approved as appeal bid dismissed
Gatwick's £2.2bn expansion will proceed after the Court of Appeal rejected campaigners' bid to challenge the government's approval, allowing 100,000 more flights a year.
Gatwick £2.2bn expansion: Court of Appeal bid fails
Campaigners lose Court of Appeal bid against Gatwick's £2.2bn expansion, which would move runway north for 100,000 more flights yearly.
Royal Mail P739 code: what it means and how to avoid it
Royal Mail's P739 card signals a missed delivery, requiring collection from the sorting office or arranging redelivery. Learn how to avoid it and keep postal workers safe from dogs.
South Wales train delays to last rest of week after fire
Major rail disruption between Cardiff and Newport is set to continue for the rest of the week after a lineside fire caused extensive damage to infrastructure.
Martin Lewis: Check licence 4b or risk £1,000 fine
Martin Lewis urges drivers to check section 4b on their driving licence, as 2.7 million photo licences expire this year, risking fines up to £1,000 if driving with an expired licence.
Cyclist dies in Dukinfield crash; driver arrested
A cyclist in his 50s has died after a crash in Dukinfield, Tameside. A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
HMRC fuel rate update due: UK company car drivers face new costs
HMRC will publish new advisory fuel rates before September 1, affecting company car drivers' reimbursement and tax liability. Current rates range from 7p to 26p per mile.
Gatwick fuel shortage disrupts travel, warns Calder
Simon Calder warns of Gatwick fuel shortage causing disruptions. Airlines advised to refuel elsewhere as technical issue hits supply.
Free Bus Travel for Under 16s Ends August 31
Free bus travel for under 16s in England ends August 31, affecting 14 million. Scheme aimed to ease summer holiday costs.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport moves closer to reopening
Doncaster Sheffield Airport begins a three-month consultation on reopening, following a £57m loan approval and first jet landing since closure.
Groom Left at Gatwick After easyJet Overbooks Honeymoon Flight
Newlywed Andy Wedlake was denied boarding on his honeymoon flight to Montenegro after easyJet overbooked, forcing him to fly alone 21 hours later.
Burnham announces train travel changes for 18-year-olds
Andy Burnham will slash train travel for 18-year-olds with a new railcard extension, effective August 17, saving students up to £175.
UK railcard rule change: 18-year-olds benefit from Aug 17
From August 17, 16-17 Saver railcards remain valid for a year after purchase, even when the holder turns 18, cutting costs for over 70,000 students.
Khan slammed over £7m taxi licence delay compensation
Sadiq Khan faces Tory criticism as TfL's £7.6m compensation bill for taxi licence delays hits nearly 18,000 drivers.
Lawyer: Which Highway Code rules are criminal offences?
Barrister Daniel Barnett explains that 'must not' rules in the Highway Code are criminal offences, while others can still be used to prove liability in court.
A682 Woodhead Pass closed after serious crash
The A682 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions after a serious multi-vehicle crash. National Highways says the road will remain closed overnight.
A1 junctions in Northumberland need urgent improvements
Councillors demand urgent A1 junction upgrades after a two-car collision at Paxton closed the road, with growing calls for dualling.
Roadworks 'gridlock' Liverpool: 1,457 projects, 111 closures
Liverpool faces 'sheer madness' as 1,457 roadworks projects, including 111 closures, cause gridlock and noise complaints, with Queens Drive particularly affected.
Burnham's over-70 driving rule: eye tests only
Over-70s will face mandatory eyesight tests every three years under new Labour road safety plans, but not full driving tests, despite social media confusion.
Railcard extension: thousands more students get half price tickets
Thousands more students will get half price train tickets as 16-17 Saver Railcards become valid for a full year from purchase, not expiring at 18.
Railcard rule change: 18-year-olds get half-price travel
From August 17, 16-17 Saver railcards will remain valid for a full year after purchase, letting 18-year-olds travel at half price on most trains.
M6 closed in Lancashire after crash, police urge avoidance
The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 32 and 33 in Lancashire due to a crash, with police advising motorists to avoid the area.
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