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Thursday, 02 July 2026

BBC News

• E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road banA Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".
• Mayor angry as East Midlands road upgrades shelvedMajor schemes in Derby and Nottinghamshire are due to be axed as money is diverted to defence.
• Hammersmith Bridge car plans axed over £300m costHammersmith and Fulham Council now plans to focus on repairs to maintain walking and cycling access.
• Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts sayKia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
• Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

Times Online

• Chinese carmaker BYD says VW job cuts expose Europe's EV crisis [subscription]As Volkswagen plans to axe up to 100,000 jobs, BYD sales have nearly quadrupled in a year. Its special adviser criticises 'useless' efforts to stem Chinese imports
• Hammersmith Bridge won't reopen to cars after repairs deemed too costly [subscription]Plans to open Hammersmith Bridge to motor vehicles have been shelved after a council report admitted it would cost £300 million to restore the structure.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Historic bridge on 'important road link' set for major repair workConwy County Council said the work was needed to maintain the 'structural integrity' of the bridge