Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks

BBC - Oct 14, 2026

Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

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'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

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Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

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