Officials and dependants in UK have got off scot-free from 78 charges due to diplomatic immunity. They have been caught shoplifting and drink-driving, been accused of robbery and human trafficking, and two notable “offenders” each owe £3m in congestion charge fines. But instead of facing the full weight of the law this privileged group have [...]
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London wins most expensive parking award!
Reuters reported recently that according to a global survey, London parking prices are the highest in the world and London now holds that dubious honour for two years running. According to a comparison done by Colliers International the average parking per month in the City of London comes to roughly £620. This is an astronomical [...]
Parking Problems Biggest Turn-off for London Drivers
The cost and the hassle of parking is more of a reason to stay away from central London than the congestion charge, according to research by The AA Motoring Trust. Seven out of ten of motorists say that parking problems are the biggest turn-off when it comes to taking the car into the capital. Traffic [...]
Congestion Charge to increase to £10
The London Congestion Charge will increase from £8 to £10 per day from next year, London Mayor Boris Johnson said today. * Daily charge to rise by £2 * Account system to save £1 * Price increase by December 2010 Mr Johnson said: ‘Nobody wants to make an announcement such as this, especially when Londoners [...]
Mayor called on to explain London traffic congestion
Mayor Boris Johnson was under mounting pressure today to explain how he will tackle traffic congestion. He has pledged to scrap the western extension zone to the congestion charge next year after a public consultation overwhelmingly called for it to go. But experts warned today that its removal will lead to soaring traffic on key [...]