UK Labour government announces £500m road maintenance funding increase to fix additional one million potholes annually.

The UK Labour government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has announced a £500 million increase in road maintenance funding to fix an additional one million potholes annually. This initiative aims to address the severe pothole backlog, estimated at £16.3 billion, which contributes to rising car insurance costs and vehicle damage. Local councils, like Swindon, report ongoing challenges and call for more funding to improve road quality.