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Pensioners in Gloucestershire fear rising food costs
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Driving test rules to change in bid to stop bots booking slots
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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
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Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years
Posted onPritti MistryBusiness reporter Getty Images The backlog of driving tests grew after the covid-19 lockdown Learner drivers face months of delays booking practical tests because a backlog will not be cleared until November 2027, a watchdog has warned. The National Audit Office (NAO) said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests that were not…
