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  The cost of driving a van could increase if UK road pricing plans are adopted

  The Department for Transports’ statistics show that traffic on Britain’s roads has risen by 25% in 15 years. This growing amount of traffic has lead to calls for more road pricing initiatives

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  Petrol prices set to soar, UK van drivers warned

  Over the past day, the news has been filled with speculation that the price of petrol could reach £1.20 a litre across the UK in the space of a few weeks.

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  New Government plans could force van drivers to take a vocational qualification

  A new Government proposal has outlined plans to make it mandatory for people who drive as part of their job to take a vocational qualification to help improve safety on UK roads.

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  Van insurance claims soar as cold weather damages UK roads

  The UK, usually known for having some of the safest roads in Europe, has seen the recent harsh winter weather take its toll. The safety of British drivers is being compromised by the sudden increase in the number of potholes, which have been caused by the unusually cold winter that the UK has experienced this year.

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  Rising number of uninsured drivers triggers the launch of “Stay Insured” campaign

  The rise in the number of uninsured drivers on UK roads has prompted the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to launch its “Stay Insured” campaign.

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  Popular van scrappage scheme to end next month

  Time is running out for van owners to take advantage of the government funded scrappage scheme, which is set to run either until Government funding is exhausted, or until the end of March 2010 - whichever comes first.

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  Van insurance claims rise as snow causes mayhem on UK roads

  The UK has been hit by what could soon be officially declared the coldest winter for 31 years, causing mayhem on British roads. With more severe weather warnings announced this week, the amount of van insurance claims made due to the unusually harsh weather are expected to rise.

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  UK van drivers favour the Mercedes Vito and Volkswagen Transporter

  Over two thirds of UK van drivers would choose to drive just two models of van, a recent survey shows. After looking at the chosen vehicle of 1200 van drivers, a van insurance provider found that of all the vans available, van drivers preferred the Mercedes Vito and the Volkswagen Transporter.

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  Fire and accidental damage cover are most important when choosing van insurance

  In a recent survey performed by a van insurance provider, it was found that 42% of UK van drivers consider fire and accidental damage cover as the priority when choosing van insurance.

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