Today sees another protest from lorry drivers over the soaring cost of fuel. It is expected that 1000 vehicles will descend on the London transport system throughout the day, aiming to disrupt traffic significantly in order to get their point across.

The haulage industry as a whole is suffering from the increases in fuel prices, as a litre of petrol and diesel have now reached up to 114p and 126p respectively. The protesters want the government to listen and take action as these steep price increases threaten their livelihoods.

The cost of crude oil hit $135 (£68) a barrel at the end of last week. Haulage workers fear that large numbers of job losses are imminent if price rises are set to continue.