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More than 500,000 learner drivers are waiting to take their driving test, according to new figures from the driver and vehicle standards agency. it means the average waiting time for a test slot is 14 weeks because of the backlog caused by the pandemic, with reports of learners waiting up to six months in some areas. the interest rate on student loans in england and wales is to be capped at 6.3% from september. right now it's 4.5%, but had been due to rise to 7.3%. ministers say the smaller rise is to "provide support" amid the rising cost of living. the change won't affect graduates' monthly ...

In general, most people drive more safely when it rains. However, some underestimate the danger, which can increase risk.

Will be dry all day long, parts of kent and is london and essex staying dry and in the north showers will come and go but slow moving, and not especially warm in the cloudier moments, 17 degrees that are high. tonight we have plenty of cloud with a few showers but with the bright longest across parts of scotland, cooler here tonight which leads into a cool start to tuesday but tuesday looks like another day of sunshine and showers, fewer showers across western areas with more turning dry and a bit warmer. thank you, matt, and we will have a fulljubilee update later on. as if waiting for your d...

In from the south, though, so do keep an eye on the forecast. that's it from me. i'm back in half an hour. now though it's back tojon and nina. hello, this is breakfast withjon kay and nina warhurst. coming up on breakfast this morning. we'll be finding out why a massive backlog means the brakes are on for learner drivers with some having to wait until next year to take their driving tests. tv hardman ross kemp will be chatting to us about how we can all take part in the second annual thank you day. historian lucy worsley is back investigating four dramatic chapters of british history includin...

Gardaí have seized over 1,300 cars from unaccompanied learner drivers so far this year, latest figures show.  A total of 586 penalty point notices w...