DVSA Warning: Don't Lose Your Theory Test Fee
The DVSA warns learner drivers their theory test will be cancelled without a valid provisional licence. Avoid losing your £23 fee with this essential checklist.
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Lib Dems Demand Probe into Driving Test Touting Scandal
Ministers urged to investigate claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, exploiting learners and worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Wrong-way driver, 90, causes fatal A48 crash before Christmas
A 30-year-old solicitor and her dog died after a 90-year-old motorist drove over 450m the wrong way on the A48 dual carriageway. Read the inquest findings and family tributes.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Two dead after wrong-way crash on A48 in Carmarthenshire
A 90-year-old driver caused a fatal four-car pile-up on the A48 after driving 450m the wrong way. Two people and a dog died. The inquest heard of previous medical concerns.
Social Media Blamed in Fatal Teen Driving Crash
A coroner warns selfies and videos fuel fatal road collisions after three teens died. The driver had a history of dangerous driving posted online. Read the full report.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Immigrant Truckers Flee Profession After US Rule Enforcement
Trucking firms face driver shortages as immigrant hauliers abandon the US industry following stringent new federal enforcement of training and licensing standards. Explore the impact.
$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
44% of US Trucking Schools May Close After Federal Review
A federal review finds nearly 44% of US truck driving schools non-compliant, risking closure. Read the latest on the safety crackdown and its implications.
Learner driver kills couple in Utah wrong-way crash
A young couple died in a horrific wrong-way crash in Utah when a learner driver under influence collided with their vehicle. Two lives lost in preventable tragedy. Don't drink and drive.
Former F1 driver Adrian Sutil arrested in fraud probe
Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil has been detained following coordinated raids across three countries. The German faces fraud and embezzlement charges. Read the latest developments.
Young Brits turn to taxis as driving costs soar
New research reveals nearly a quarter of 18-30 year olds can't drive, with many citing expensive lessons and fear of tests. Discover how this impacts their freedom and social lives.
Dubai taxi driver choked by passenger in violent attack
Watch the terrifying footage of a passenger putting a Dubai taxi driver in a chokehold and threatening to kill him. The driver suffered injuries in the vicious assault.
UK driving test changes focus on high-speed roads
New UK driving test rules now require longer practice on faster roads to improve safety. Learn how these changes impact learner drivers and tackle the test backlog.
DVSA's 16th Fault Rule for Learner Drivers Explained
Learner drivers, discover the DVSA's crucial '16th fault rule' and the three types of faults that can make or break your practical driving test. Pass your test with confidence.
1 in 4 UK Card Users Hit by Fraud: Gen Z at Risk
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
UK Driving Test Changes Start November 24 2025
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
DVSA: Learner drivers could fail test over simple error
The DVSA warns learner drivers could automatically fail driving tests for a simple seatbelt mistake. Discover the crucial error and how to avoid it.
Learner fails driving theory test 128 times
New data reveals the extreme lengths learners go to pass the UK driving theory test, with one person attempting it 128 times. Discover the toughest questions and why the pass rate is falling.
Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licences
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licences from immigrants, sparking a political dispute between Governor Newsom and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement and road safety.
Driving test overhaul: Bots banned, military called in
The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests and enlists military examiners to tackle the severe 668,000-learner backlog. Find out how the new rules affect you.
Military Help to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
Army examiners join fight against driving test backlog
Military driving examiners deployed to deliver 6,500 extra tests annually. New rules target third-party bots reselling appointments. Learn how this affects learner drivers across the UK.
Polish lorry driver blames coughing fit for fatal wrong-way crash
Shocking dashcam footage reveals the moment a Polish lorry driver, blaming a coughing fit, drove the wrong way down a British motorway, causing a fatal collision that killed another driver.
F1 Legend Andrea de Adamich Dies Aged 81
The motorsport world mourns as Andrea de Adamich, the pioneering Italian Formula 1 driver and respected commentator, passes away at 81 after battling a long illness.
Britain's 20 Most Bizarre Driving Test Fails Uncovered
Exclusive investigation uncovers the UK's most extraordinary driving test mishaps, featuring panicked candidates who confused garden gnomes for children and even claimed ghostly interference.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
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