Articles by: Richard Borges

Government Investment

Highways England begins search for partner to build Britain’s longest road tunnel

Highways England is today inviting tenders for its largest ever contract, the £2 billion package to build the longest road tunnel in Britain that sits at the heart of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, the most ambitious roads project for a generation.
Other

Highways England signs BuildForce charter to encourage ex-military personnel into construction

Ex-military personnel wanting to join the construction industry have received a major boost today after Highways England signed the BuildForce Veteran Alliance Charter to support them into the industry.
Cars

A third of drivers would challenge a thief taking their car

Over one in three (35%) UK drivers would challenge a thief trying to take their car (men 43% and women 27%).
Health

NASP & DVSA share latest lockdown FAQs

After the advice issued by DVSA on Friday 6th November regarding the suspension of testing services and government advice on driver and rider training, NASP raised a number of questions and challenges directly with DVSA.
Cars

Millions of drivers face insurance risk as half admit putting off essential servicing in 2020

Nearly half of UK drivers have put off servicing or essential car maintenance across 2020, according to a new study from money.co.uk.
Technology & Innovation

Take our eyesight survey to be in with a chance of winning a pair of brand new glasses with ZEISS DriveSafe Lenses worth £500.

Intelligent Instructor has linked up with ZEISS Vision Care to undertake research into driver eyecare. We need your help in…

Cars

Lockdown vehicle safety warning for drivers

Motorists have been warned to ensure their cars and vans stay roadworthy after a lengthy period of non-use
Road Safety

Parents and disabled drivers blocked out by thoughtless parking

7.8 million parents and two million Blue Badge holders have been blocked from parking in designated bays by motorists that didn’t qualify to park there in the past year
Other

Caught on camera – 10,000 tailgaters spotted in just two weeks

New cameras that detect tailgaters being tested by Highways England and the police with drivers sent letters highlighting the dangers

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