Rosemary Reynolds, an elderly resident of Hornchurch, Essex, is among the group of blue badge holders who will be affected by the upcoming expansion of the scheme on August 29. Despite suffering from a back condition called “spinal stenosis” and having protruding discs in her spine, she will now be subject to a charge. Due …
Prior to September 2015, most diesel cars and prior to September 2016, most vans, are subject to liability, as well as most petrol cars registered before 2001. Motorists now have the opportunity to hand over their non-compliant vehicles for scrap and receive payments in return, which can be used to offset the cost of a …
Stuart Masson, an advisor from The Car Expert, has raised concerns about the impact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expansion on car buyers. He suggests that individuals looking to purchase a Ulez-compliant vehicle using a scrappage grant will face a limited selection and higher prices in the resale market. Masson explains that once …
The Labour Party achieved a remarkable victory in the Selby and Ainsty by-election, surpassing the Conservatives in the largest swing in vote share since 1994. This win has resulted in 25-year-old Keir Mather becoming the youngest member of the House of Commons. Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, interpreted the outcome as a clear demand for …
The press secretary of Mr. Sunak stated that implementing unfunded tax cuts and increasing borrowing would contribute to inflation. They emphasized that Mr. Sunak took a different approach, which they believe was the right choice. During a discussion with journalists on Wednesday, Ms. Hall defended her position on the mini-Budget. She acknowledged that things did …
At the iconic Ace Cafe in Stonebridge, London, a sense of foreboding looms as dark clouds roll in from the south, reminiscent of the German bombers that once flew over the area during World War II. The cafe, originally a transport stop, fell victim to a high explosive bomb that was meant for a nearby …
Isaac Richman, a popular TikTok star from North London, has captivated audiences with his creative pranks on the London Underground, amassing a following of over 100,000 on the platform. Despite his online success and a stable job in construction earning him £56,000 per year, Isaac has recently disclosed that he has been living in his …
Gareth Bacon, Member of Parliament for Orpington and former leader of the Conservative Party in the London Assembly, expresses his concern over the Transport for London’s (TfL) lack of funds amounting to £255 million. He questions the motive behind the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in central London, suggesting that it is …
The introduction of the Ulez scheme by Mayor Sadiq Khan in 2019 has resulted in a charge of £12.50 per day for cars that are considered polluting, specifically pre-2015 diesel and pre-2006 petrol vehicles. Failure to pay the fee can result in charges of up to £180. Initially covering most of the city within the …
Passengers traveling on the London Underground will now notice a new addition to the Tube map. A purple-bordered white line now represents the Crossrail link that runs from east to west through the capital. Officially known as the Elizabeth Line, this ambitious transport project has been in the making for decades. Despite a delay of …