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New drivers caught using mobile phones behind the wheel will lose licence
Motorists caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel could face a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence from today. Under the tougher legislation, new drivers caught using their phones in the car face losing their licence as a
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Drivers could get back 'millions' in illegal parking charges
Yui Mok/PA WIRE Motorists penalised with charges for parking too long on private land could be in line for millions of pounds in refunds, according to the RAC
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EU to take action on misleading MPG figures
Getty Images Have you ever read the official fuel economy figures for your car? Were you surprised to find that you rarely achieve anything like the claimed MPG in everyday driving? If so, you are not alone, and now the EU is proposing
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'Mega trucks' plan prompts safety fears
EU plans to allow oversized lorries, dubbed 'mega trucks', onto the roads of Britain have been criticised by road safety
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EU kills off Milk of Magnesia
EU legislation has forced Milk of Magnesia, used by thousands to combat diarrhoea and indigestion, off the shelves. Bottles that originally cost around £2 of the stalwart brand are being snapped up on eBay for up to £20. Why has the EU banned it
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MP calls for fuel tax to be present on receipts
Harlow MP Robert Halfon has called for the introduction of legislation that could see a fuel tax breakdown listed on regular petrol station receipts. The move is part of Mr Halfon's long-running campaign to drive down the cost of petrol
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Drink-drivers face tougher rules
New measures have been brought in to tackle the most serious drink-drive offenders. Under new regulations the most dangerous drink-drivers will have to prove they are no longer dependent on alcohol before they are allowed to get back behind the