If it feels like you’re dodging more potholes than ever, you’re not imagining it. According to the RAC, there are over one million potholes on UK roads at any given time with drivers encountering an average of six potholes per mile on council‑controlled roads. It’s a figure that’s led some to describe the issue as a “pothole pandemic” — and for motorists, fleet operators and businesses, it’s quickly becoming one of the most common and costly risks on the road. Unlike major ac

The Government has confirmed a £27 billion investment in England’s road network, setting out plans to maintain, renew and upgrade motorways and major A‑roads over the next five years as part of its third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). The funding will focus on improving the Strategic Road Network, which includes England’s motorways and key A‑roads managed by National Highways. Ministers say the investment is intended to support economic growth, improve journey reliability a

UK haulage and logistics businesses are warning that new border rules could make international road transport into Europe much harder – unless professional drivers are given a Schengen exemption. At the centre of the issue is a rule that limits how long UK drivers can spend in Europe. Since Brexit, British drivers are classed as non‑EU nationals. That means they can only stay in the Schengen Area for 90 days in any rolling 180‑day period. Until now, this rule has been difficu

MPs have launched a major inquiry into the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, marking the first comprehensive review of national road‑safety policy in more than a decade. The Transport Committee will examine whether the strategy’s proposals — published earlier this month — go far enough to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads. The Government’s strategy aims to significantly reduce road deaths by strengthening enforcement, improving infrast

Last week the government released their long awaited strategy to improve road safety by implementing new rules and plans to help reduce deaths and injuries on UK roads.Th eir goal is is to have a 65% reduction in the number of adults and 70% reduction in the number of children (under 16) killed or seriously injured in road accidents by 2035. The strategy details a range of polices, mainly focusing on 4 themes: Supporting road users - policies such as introducing 3 or 6 mon