Tag: politics
DWP PIP 2026 reforms could see changes for claimants on Motability Scheme
The DWP has confirmed the PIP mobility component will be reviewed alongside daily living elements
Slash car tax for vehicles hit by April 2026 £760 'tax trap' calls - as thousands scrapped
Support has surged meaning the Treasury must respond over plans for cut Vehicle Excise Duty for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years
Treasury statement over road tax ahead of major 2026 changes
Major changes to car tax will come in over the next two years
Full list of 59 cars to face £5,690 car tax in April including Ford and Toyota
Models from 24 brands will be subject to the huge first-year payment
Major driving changes in 2026 including one type of car tax rise to £620 in April
Some motorists are set to be hit by big cost rises in the next few months
Big change as rule in force at all UK petrol stations from tomorrow
The scheme comes into force from Monday, February 2, and will give a major boost to drivers, officials hope
Blue Badge holders can park in 2 new locations as deal 'final discussions' says DfT
The Department for Transport has issued a statement over changes to where people will be able to use their badges this summer
DfT alert over road hazard that causes hundreds of crashes a year
The Government has proposed major legal changes to improve road safety
EV tax plan major update as 'Rachel Reeves prepares change' as even Treasury worried
The government's current plans are reportedly causing serious concern in the Treasury.
DWP Blue Badge response over temporary and 'fluctuating' conditions call
The Department for Transport has responded to Parliamentary questions about Blue Badge eligibility for some people
Car makers gave Brits billions in discounts in bid to tempt buyers to go electric
Manufacturers were forced to offer big incentives to boost sales of electric vehicles as the industry called for a Labour review of targets to be brought forward
Drivers discovering new DVLA and road rules coming in from today, Jan 1 2026 warning
A major new policy statment is also due which could change laws around driving licence eye tests, alcohol and seat belts
DWP confirms Motability change date as £400 cost rise looms
The Government has confirmed new tax arrangements for the Motability Scheme from July 2026, with average upfront costs expected to rise by around £400 over three years
'Change UK driving law on pets' update as government responds
Experts have called for current laws to be expanded
Motability gives 'needs of the disabled person' update as it launches 'Special Investigations Unit'
A team is being set up by Motability to combat misuse, as disability vehicle scheme users face cost increases of around £400 from July 2026