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UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026
Trade body to attend Reeves meeting hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of ‘price gouging’• Watchdog puts UK fuel retailers ‘on notice’ over profiteering from Iran war• Business live – latest updates• UK politics live – latest updatesThe trade body for the UK’s petrol station industry has got into a row with the government after claiming the “inflammatory language” used by ministers to describe rising pump prices may have incited abuse against forecourt staff.The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) said ministers had for several days suggested that forecourts might be “price gouging” and “ripping off” motorists as global oil markets have surged in response to the war in Iran. Continue reading...
Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026
Mayor says he will encourage Met to scale down his official vehicle alongside plans for new charges for big carsThe London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has said he would be encouraging the Met to abandon his armoured car in favour of a smaller vehicle as he signalled a clampdown on driving SUVs in London.Khan and Transport for London are considering options including additional charges on outsize vehicles to tackle the increasing numbers of SUVs on London’s roads, primarily to address road safety but also to address concerns about parking and congestion. Continue reading...
Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026
Austrian officials took action after airline ignored court order to pay €890 to unnamed womenBailiffs have boarded a Ryanair aircraft after the airline refused to pay compensation to a passenger whose flight was delayed.Austrian officials took action after the budget carrier ignored a court order to pay the unnamed woman €890 (£742) in legal costs and compensation for a delayed flight two years ago. Continue reading...