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Sainsbury's joins supermarket petrol price war

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Motorists are set to benefit from lower fuel prices as Sainsbury’s joins the latest supermarket petrol price war.  Read More…

Inflation falls but petrol price hikes hit pensioners hard

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The UK rate of inflation fell last month to its lowest level since February 2010, according to official figures out today (22 May).

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Taxing fuel around the world

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We look at how much tax makes up the cost of a litre of fuel in the UK - and how this compares to other countries.

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10 used cars that will hold their value in 2012

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When times are tight, it makes sense to think of large purchases such as cars not only in terms of cost, but also value over time. We list the 10 motors expected to hold their value in 2012.  Read More…

A royal price tag: The cost of the monarchy

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The British monarchy is steeped in history, tradition - and cost. The money the monarchy surrenders back to the government (from the Crown Estate) makes up for these costs, but the figures are significant.

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Unemployment levels vs jobs available

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Plenty of people around the UK are looking for work. But are there enough jobs to go around? Our interactive infographic looks at the rate of unemployment around the UK and how many positions there are available to job seekers.

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Ticket to ride: The cost of uninsured motorists

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There are more than 1 million uninsured motorists in the UK, though that number is significantly lower compared to just five years ago. Still, the hoards of uninsured drivers cause a huge strain on law-abiding road users and the economy as a whole.  Read More…

Petrol predicaments: Breaking down the cost of fuel

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The rising cost of fuel is affecting millions of people worldwide. We need petrol to run our cars, aeroplanes, and industries. So where does all that fuel come from, how does it get to your local pump and how does the cost breakdown?  Read More…

Tanker strike talks deal rejected

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Crisis talks aimed at averting a strike by petrol tanker drivers have run into trouble, after union members rejected a peace deal yesterday.

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Are road tolls right or wrong?

A motorway at rush hour

The government is considering introducing new road tolls. But don't motorists pay enough already?

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