General · 30 January 2026
Government fails to fix UK roads despite tax revenue.
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UK drivers face worsening road conditions and increasing pothole-related breakdowns despite paying Vehicle Excise Duty based on emissions. Parliamentary debates highlight that although billions are raised from motorists, critics argue the government fails to prioritize essential maintenance. While previous initiatives aimed to ring-fence tax revenue for roads, the network remains plagued by millions of new defects, causing safety hazards and vehicle damage without sufficient reinvestment in infrastructure repairs.
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