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Thursday, 25 April 2024

BBC News

• Mayoral candidates clash at BBC debateThe mayoral hopefuls are asked questions about violent crime and road use from Londoners.
• First section of new Renfrew Bridge arrives on ClydeThe two-lane road bridge for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will open for passing ships at Renfrew.

The Guardian

• Car insurance firms agree to crack down on poverty premiumUK insurers say they will aim to stop monthly payments falling hardest on those who can least afford itInsurers have promised to clean up their act after coming under fire over the poverty premium, whereby customers who cannot afford to pay for car insurance in one go are charged punitive interest to spread the cost.

Times Online

• Wales to drop blanket 20mph speed limit. [subscription]Ken Skates, transport minister, insisted the change to the unpopular policy was not a U-turn but about ‘refining and finessing’ it to help make Wales safer

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Restoring former speed limits on Wales' 20mph roads could cost £5mThe figure could be lower if councils are reluctant to sanction the changes