Although fuel prices seem to have stabilised over the past few months, the cost-of-living crisis is still forcing us to tighten our belts

With summer in full swing, IAM RoadSmart has some useful tips on making sure your dog doesn’t suffer in hot conditions. Everyone knows dogs can die if left in a car on a hot day, but it’s not just being left in a car that can cause them to overheat.

Staying cool is essential for both enjoyment and safety, and you should never use hot weather as an excuse to scrimp on protection.

Travel is big this year: bookings are on the up, with flights set to exceed those taken in 2019. So, it’s possible you’ve got a trip or two in the diary.

Geoff Salt has been an IAM motorcycle observer for 27 years and has observed more than 150 RoadSmart members who all went on to pass their Advanced Test with IAM.