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All UK drivers urged to check for ‘warning sign’ before buying used cars

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (504+ words) Drivers in the UK are being urged to look out for a "warning sign" before buying a used car to avoid "fraud, financial loss and safety risks", according to a motoring expert. It comes as Brits are being encouraged to…...

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UK drivers warned as one driving offence blamed for surge in penalty points

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (485+ words) A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences. The most common offences were speeding on public roads and on motorways, followed by driving an…...

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sthelensstar.co.uk > news > 25551911.speed-cameras-costing-uk-drivers-291m-car-insurance

The hidden cost of speed cameras costing UK drivers extra £291m - all to know

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (942+ words) New data shows on average, car insurance premiums will rise 23% for those with a speeding conviction. With new reports revealing an increase in the number of speeding penalty points issued, from 2.3 million in 2021 to 9.6 million in 2024, the car insurance experts…...

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sthelensstar.co.uk > news > 25130470.osprey-charging-opens-24-ev-charge-points-rainhill-prescot

Major EV charging network opens 24 new charge points - see locations

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (379+ words) A MAJOR EV charging network has opened 24 new charge points. Osprey Charging installed the new high-power EV chargers at two new hubs in Rainhill and Prescot. The 300kW rapid charge points can ... A MAJOR EV charging network has opened 24 new charge…...