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Learner drivers in Britain will soon be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills as part of an updated theory test. The change, introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), aims to equip drivers with essential skills to respond in emergency situations, such as cardiac
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Workers at Stagecoach North East have rejected a five per cent pay offer split over two years, voting to strike on August 18 and 21 in protest. The rejection comes after the company's managing director, Steve Walker, said the proposal was above inflation and met the union'
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Employees at the UK-based milk processing and food ingredients business are set to begin a series of strikes next Wednesday, backed by the trade union Unite, in support of their improved wages claim. The three-day walkout by engineers and drivers at multiple Dale Farm sites is part of a larger
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In a startling revelation, a new study by temporary car insurance experts, Dayinsure, has exposed the stark reality of uninsured drivers on UK roads. The data, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA, highlights a concerning trend of drivers flouting the law and putting others at risk.
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Beelivery, a grocery delivery company, is scaling its operations to meet the increasing demand for its takeaway delivery service. The company's new service allows customers to access restaurant-quality meals from local takeaways with the same speed and convenience as its grocery delivery offering. To support this expansion, Beelivery
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A sharp increase in the number of motorists caught driving unroadworthy vehicles has sparked concerns over road safety, with the latest figures showing a 52% jump in convictions. According to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, 13,109 British drivers were convicted of the offence in 2024, up from 8,
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Forklift drivers employed by Lockwood Haulage at the Ardagh Glass contract in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, have secured formal union recognition after taking strike action in July. The drivers, who were formerly employed by GXO, won union recognition for areas such as health and safety, pay negotiations, and disciplinary hearings. The
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Bus drivers in Birkenhead, Preston, and Chorley are being balloted for strike action due to pay disparities between drivers of the same company but different garages. According to trade union Unite, Arriva drivers in Birkenhead earn £2.69 an hour more than Birkenhead Stagecoach drivers, and £2.13 an hour
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Bus drivers at Stagecoach in three Lancashire towns - Birkenhead, Chorley, and Preston - are voting on whether to take strike action due to significant pay disparities between Stagecoach drivers and those working for other companies. Unite, the union representing the drivers, reports that Arriva drivers in Birkenhead earn £2.
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The UK Government is proposing a major overhaul of road safety laws to tackle the persistent issue of road fatalities. The plans, set to be published in a road safety strategy in the autumn, aim to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries by cutting the drink-drive limit,
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The number of drivers caught operating unroadworthy vehicles in the UK has surged by a staggering 52% in the past year, according to new data from the RAC, a leading motoring organization. A total of 13,109 drivers were found guilty of driving with faulty brakes, tyres, steering, or other
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Motorists in the UK should be aware of multiple road closures planned for the coming week, with seven already in place and a further 10 set to begin over the next two weeks. The closures, revealed in the latest expected works list from National Highways, will result in moderate to
