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RAC launches market-leading European Breakdown Cover

RAC launches market-leading European Breakdown Cover

​The RAC has today launched one of the most comprehensive European Breakdown Cover products available in the UK, aimed at supporting the millions of UK motorists who drive their vehicles to the continent every year.

Cost of bringing roads up to standard increases to £12bn

Cost of bringing roads up to standard increases to £12bn

​The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey published today by the Asphalt Industry Alliance estimates it would cost £12 billion to get the local road network in England and Wales back into reasonable condition, an increase of £1.5bn from the previous year.

Road accident reduction targets needed, says RAC

Road accident reduction targets needed, says RAC

​Deaths and serious injuries on the roads are likely to cost society £110 billion in the years to 2030, according to a report commissioned by the Parliamentary Advisory Committee for Transport Safety.

RAC response to 2014 Budget

RAC response to 2014 Budget

​Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered his fifth Budget today announcing there would be no planned fuel duty increase in September and a £200m fund to help local authorities repair potholed roads.

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