Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a new wave of spending to help cities and towns across the UK fight congestion.

In total, the government will release £800 million to help deal with traffic hotspots on the UK’s road network, the Express reported.

Of this money, £90 million will be awarded to councils in the north of England to help them tackle serious pinch points on roads, while the Midlands will receive £23 million.

In addition, a competition fund worth £690 million will be set up, giving councils across England the chance to access additional cash to help them make improvements to local road systems. However, the mechanism for applying for these funds has yet to be revealed.

AA president Edward King OBE welcomed the government’s commitment to further infrastructure projects. He commented that the urban congestion competition “should help”, adding: “The government needs to work faster in tackling congestion without compromising safety.”

However, there was no clarity on potential tax changes for diesel cars, with the chancellor simply stating that more detail on this area of policy will be provided in the Autumn Statement later this year.

David Bizley, RAC chief engineer, described the omission as “a warning shot to diesel drivers”, and said that the continuing uncertainty surrounding diesel cars will be a worry for both private motorists and business drivers.

One positive for motorists is that Mr Hammond left the freeze on fuel duty in place for the seventh successive year.

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Tyre pressure

You should check this at least once a month, especially during the winter as tyres can lose even more pressure when it’s colder. Don’t put yourself at risk – always check to see that your pressure is right. If it’s not, you run the risk of decreased vehicle handling and premature tread wear.

Replace them sooner rather than later

If you wait until your tyres are on their last legs, you could do untold damage to your car so if you think the tyre tread depth is below the wear bar between the treads make sure you replace them as soon as you can.

Avoid mismatching your tyres

If only one tyre needs replacing (like after a puncture, for example), always make sure you buy a new tyre that’s the same as your others. You could affect the handling of your car otherwise and the rest of your tyres could well see serious wear and tear as a result.

Drive well

You can also protect your tyres by being a good driver, so avoid sharp or unnecessary braking and try to drive as smoothly and carefully as you can. If you see a pothole, do your best to avoid it! And read this article in the Daily Telegraph about why you should be careful when buying second-hand tyres as well.