Car scrap company reports massive Vehicle Excise Duty bills mean people are ditching everyday motors

A campaign to get Chancellor Rachel Reeves to change the Vehicle Excise Duty is approaching a key threshold - how to sign up

The Department of Transport is looking at sweeping changes aimed at making roads safer

Calls have been made for new rules after rising number of accidents and being used in crime

Chancellor said she is considering increasing mileage rate after trade union campaign

Fuel campaigner Howard Cox has warned petrol and diesel prices could jump by as much as 20p per litre following the Chancellor's spring statement and Middle East tensions

Drivers could see costs rise as Middle East crisis causes oil prices to surge

With Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates due to rise in April, some experts have been warning motorists about new fees which could amount to £2,000, having a major impact on drivers

The House of Lords heard 'removing the instrument of the crime is one of the most effective deterrents available'

Officials have given a statement after calls for a VED cut for cars aged 20-39 years amid claims vehicles are being scrapped

The DWP has confirmed the PIP mobility component will be reviewed alongside daily living elements

Support has surged meaning the Treasury must respond over plans for cut Vehicle Excise Duty for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years

Major changes to car tax will come in over the next two years

Models from 24 brands will be subject to the huge first-year payment

The scheme comes into force from Monday, February 2, and will give a major boost to drivers, officials hope