Steve Rayson

I know people are worried about fuel prices. And I get it. You get to the pump, watch the numbers climb, and wonder why it's costing so much more than it used to.   The reality is that global events are pushing up costs, and families here at home are feeling the impact.   But I won't accept that there's nothing I can do to help.   That's why from today, you'll be able to see petrol and diesel prices on Google Maps, compare nearby stations and find the cheapest option before you fill up.   It's a small change, but if there's a practical way to help people keep more money in their pocket, I'll do it.

Exclusive: There are no current plans to overhaul the student loan system in the Budget to cut graduates’ cost of living, The i Paper understands. Two senior government sources have told this newspaper that the cost of reforming the controversial student loan repayment system is too high. They said it was unlikely that Chancellor John Healey would announce changes to either the repayment threshold or the interest rate on Plan 2 loans when he delivers his Budget statement on 28 October. One source said: “I would eat my hat if anything was in the Budget on this.” Another added: “Anything in this space costs an absolute fortune and there is no money.” Budget measures remain under consideration, however, and final decisions have not yet been taken. Instead, the Government is likely to announce a broader review of student finance at the next general election. Story 👇 inews.co.uk/news/politics/no…