George Osborne surprised MPs by announcing a cut in fuel duty which comes into force this evening.
The government's support for expanded nuclear energy plans and simultaneous hints at a deferral of the 2p increase in fuel duty have prompted criticism from the Conservatives.
Protesting hauliers have handed a petition to Downing Street as the government faces growing pressure over its planned road tax changes.
A leaked letter to a newspaper has revealed plans by the Department for Transport (DfT) to create national toll roads across the UK.
Britain needs to invest at least £300 billion in its transport infrastructure, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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