The number of drivers charged with speeding offences has reached an eight-year high, reveals a new survey. In 2022, 236,480 motorists were convicted in court for speeding offences in England and Wales, a 16 per cent increase from the total in 2021 (203,545), says Churchill Motor Insurance. Last year’s figure represents the most drivers convicted
The pandemic has drawn families away from UK cities says a report released by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Increased interest in large family homes in rural areas suggests that families were looking for more space during the pandemic. But data collected by the Institute shows that first-time buyers, often younger and locally-based, are being
Parents have been urged to take extra precautions to keep their children safe on social media this summer. Social media is fuelling a a rise in online crimes and the past year has seen a surge of cyber offences against children in the UK, with 30,000 reports recorded by police. This is a 66% increase from
A plumbing register asked its members for their top advice for customers moving into a new home. This is what they said. WaterSafe, the UK national accreditation body for approved plumbers, has put together its five top tips to help people moving home. • Find and test your internal stop tap – where your water