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Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images The number of pothole-related claims fell last year. Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain rose by 90% between 2021 and 2024, according to analysis by the RAC motoring group. The study also found that only a quarter of claims made by motorists in 2024 resulted in payouts. However,…
