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Read MorePremium charge aims to combat steep rise in SUVs and other larger vehicles which are ‘a danger to other road users’Cardiff council will force drivers with larger vehicles to pay more for parking, becoming the first...
Read MoreDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency says learners booking tests earlier has contributed to rising demandMore driving test slots are being made available to tackle a severe backlog as figures show a 15% increase in learner...
Read MoreMinisters reportedly considering plans to mitigate effects of production freeze caused by a severe cyber-attackThe government could start buying parts from Jaguar Land Rover’s suppliers in a plan to protect manufacturing...
Read MoreBusiness secretary to visit carmaker to address supply chain concerns as pause in JLR car production extendedBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK manufacturing sector posted a sharp decline in output this month, as...
Read MoreMinister voices concerns over supply chain amid pause in car production caused by JLR cyber-attackBusiness live – latest updatesThe business secretary, Peter Kyle, will visit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to meet companies in...
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