Most drivers check their mirrors. Many check their fuel. But when was the last time they checked their tyres? Fresh research has revealed that more than three-quarters of UK drivers believe employers should do more to ensure tyres are safe on vehicles used for work-related journeys. The finding highlights growing awareness of tyre safety and raises an interesting question for businesses: are organisations paying enough attention to the only part of a vehicle that actually tou

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Fleet operators are being warned not to become complacent about road safety after new figures showed that progress in reducing serious road accidents has stalled. Industry experts say the latest data should act as a wake‑up call for organisations that run vehicles for work, as accident levels are no longer falling at the rate seen in previous years. Figures covering England’s major road network show little change in the number of people killed or seriously injured, while earl

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