Tag: politics
Motability CEO issues 'Drive Smart' update after use of black boxes 'paused'
Motability has paused its controversial Drive Smart black box tracking system following widespread criticism
New Tuesday 3p mile UK pay-per-mile update as 'cost' warning issued
The Government has been warned that Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax, due in April 2028, could cost the UK economy billions and damage EV sales, according to industry experts
Government gives key petrol and diesel price update 'cancelling increase'
Prices have rocketed over the past two months
UK homes without driveways given update on pavement 'rule change'
Various methods are being examined and a government minister has responded
Pensioners without Blue Badge may still be able to use disabled parking bay
People who reach pension age do not automatically qualify for one of the disabled parking permits
Ford, Vauxhall and Austin cars 'no tax' after DVLA April change - action required
Owners must register with the DVLA to secure their £0 road tax status - it comes as campaign gathers pace
Update from Labour as Brits call for Motability changes to be scrapped
The Government has responded to a petition signed by more than 40,000 people calling for Motability scheme changes to be scrapped
Major rule change for households without a driveway
Millions of vehicle owners could take advantage of this
DWP statement as Motability mileage allowance cut in half
The Department for Work and Pensions has responded after Motability halved the annual mileage allowance with users facing a 25p charge on every mile beyond that
Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come in
From this week, some drivers will have to have tracking devices - and cars
Private companies hitting 48,000 UK drivers with £100 charge every day
The issue is contentious and new figures have been published
Road speed limit 60mph change on 200,000 miles of England roads update as DfT issues response
The Department for Transport is exploring plans that could see speed limits changed amid concerns about accident rate
Motability black box rule starts today - drivers have 10 days to complete setup
New black box telematics devices are being installed for Motability Scheme drivers leasing their first car or with drivers under 30 from April 13
New spike of Ford, VW, Vauxhall cars scrapped for April 2026 'tax trap' - updated list
Car scrap company reports massive Vehicle Excise Duty bills mean people are ditching everyday motors
Cars hit by April 2026 £790 ‘tax trap’ 'scrapped' including Saab, Ford, Golf, Vauxhall - list
A campaign to get Chancellor Rachel Reeves to change the Vehicle Excise Duty is approaching a key threshold - how to sign up