Hauliers protesting at fuel cost

Hundreds of lorry drivers angry at soaring fuel prices are travelling in convoy today to protests in central London and along the M4 in Wales.

Hauliers say diesel prices topping 120p a litre, plus a planned 2p fuel tax rise, will drive firms "to the wall".

Protesters are demanding an "essential user" duty rebate for HGV drivers.

It comes as Chancellor Alistair Darling prepares to meet Labour MPs concerned about plans to increase road tax on older, more polluting vehicles.

Forty-two MPs have signed a Commons motion asking the government to reconsider.