Highways
Vehicle cloning reports reach record high as RAC seeks tougher plate controls
More than 11,400 motorists contacted the DVLA in 2025 after receiving penalties they said were linked to cloned registrations.
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More than 11,400 motorists contacted the DVLA in 2025 after receiving penalties they said were linked to cloned registrations.
Government checks found significant compliance weaknesses or improvement needs at 28 of 57 operators assessed during 2025/26.
Incursions on England’s strategic road network fell to 115 in September, but 77% were still judged to pose a medium or high risk to…
Devon and Torbay has the largest listed allocation, while London boroughs record the biggest percentage increases as councils publish wider maintenance plans.
Strada offers up to £1bn in construction all-risks cover, while Machina targets contractors’ plant and equipment needs.
The proposed Kent–Essex route is due to open without a dedicated lorry rest area, raising concerns over parking, safety and disturbance in nearby communities.
Shadow transport minister Greg Smith says the Highways (Financing) Bill should rule out charging drivers for minor upgrades to existing roads.
Brighton and Hove City Council has declined to identify contractors on its Western Road reconstruction scheme after burst mains disrupted water supplies and businesses.
Drivers using the A30 in Cornwall are being told to stay on the main road, use both lanes and merge in turn while a…
A Scottish Affairs Committee report says fixed links could ease ferry dependence, but island communities must lead decisions and ferry reliability remains an urgent…