The Petrol Retailers Association asked Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, to keep the 5ppl fuel duty cut introduced in March. Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the PRA, said, “When every penny counts, it is crucial that the 5ppl fuel duty cut introduced in March of is maintained for families struggling with the cost-of-living-crisis that 5ppl will … [Read more...]
Wales’ secondary roads are crumbling away
The local roads repair backlog tops £600 million in Wales, reports this year's ALARM survey. The backlog of carriageway repairs to local roads in Wales is now £640 million, compounded by increased costs caused by rising inaction, reports this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey. The ALARM survey, published today by the Asphalt Industry … [Read more...]
Britain plans gaol terms in emissions fraud
It will be made a criminal offence in Britain to attempt to manipulate vehicle emission test results. In a tougher stance than current EU rules dictate, the UK Government could levy unlimited fines on businesses and even jail engineers and company executives found to be cheating tests. The measures have been put to public consultation and are aimed at … [Read more...]
