BBC NEWS | UK | Drivers catch green lights 'wave'

Interesting article and something that I would have thought that we could and should have done a long time ago - but then the forth paragraph (quoted below) gave me the reason why.

So just remember when you are stuck at a traffic light, you are there for a reason, to burn more fuel and therefore pay more tax!

BBC NEWS | UK | Drivers catch green lights 'wave': "Previously the Department for Transport (DfT) had discouraged the systems which reduce fuel use, resulting in less tax being paid to the Treasury."

BBC NEWS | UK | Alcoholics could see benefits cut

Ok - I agree that Alcoholics need help, but don't you just love the nanny state that we are living in.

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to hold back on paying taxes is the government or local council failed to deliver on their promises.

BBC NEWS | UK | Alcoholics could see benefits cut

Parkinson: 'Goody was exploited'

At last, some has the balls to come out and say what was actually going on. Well done Parky.

BBC NEWS Entertainment Parkinson: 'Goody was exploited': "Parkinson: 'Goody was exploited'"