The DWP has responded to concerns about wheelchair accessibility with a minister giving an update on if substantially adapted vehicles will be impacted by tax changes

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

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

The government has confirmed that changes to the Motability scheme will go ahead from July 2026, with VAT and insurance tax to be introduced, meaning the average advance payment will increase by around £400 over a three-year lease package