Tag: UK transport policy
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London Building Collisions: Cars Hit Structures Five Times a Month on Average
London Faces a Startling Trend: Vehicles Striking Buildings New numbers reveal that cars crash into London buildings about five times every month, a figure that has safety advocates raising alarms about urban risks, pedestrian protection, and the city’s design standards. The unsettling statistic, gathered from a combination of police reports, council records, and independent safety…
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DVLA Launches 26 Number Plates Amid Delays to New Digital Registration System
Introduction: A New Plate Year With Cautious Optimism The DVLA has officially introduced the 26 suffix number plates, marking a fresh phase in the UK’s vehicle registration calendar. The rollout, effective January 2, 2026, comes despite a postponement of the agency’s envisioned high-tech digital registration system. For buyers and sellers alike, the move underscores a…
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Public Ownership Gains Momentum: Is Britain’s Rail Nationalisation Delivering for Passengers?
Britain’s Rail Nationalisation: A Growing Public Ownership Landscape With Greater Anglia the latest operator to be brought back into public ownership on 12 October, the Labour government has completed nine out of its target to nationalise major passenger services. The pace sits at roughly one operator per quarter, a deliberate rhythm designed to transform a…