London Congestion Charge rises to £18, EV discount cut
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning, telling motorists they 'must' tax their vehicle even if no payment is due. Avoid fines by acting now.
Millions of UK households face challenges charging electric vehicles at home. Experts reveal the essential kit needed and how to cut costs with smart tariffs.
UK drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028. Find out the rates and how it could affect your motoring costs.
London's ULEZ scrappage scheme was altered without public notice, the Ombudsman finds. Discover how changes affected thousands of drivers and what TfL must do now.
Jersey clarifies its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales: existing vehicles can be used until end of life. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
Sandwell Council greenlights a former club's conversion, pub demolition, and a new EV charging station. Discover the key planning decisions shaping the borough.
Motorists are urged to plan ahead as experts recommend budgeting £200 for potential repairs ahead of an MOT test. Learn how to prepare and why the test needs modernising.
Jaguar announces its first fully electric vehicle for next year as it turns 90. The news comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile levy for EV drivers from 2028.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile levy for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 2028. Find out how it works and what it means for your wallet.
Disabled drivers in England will benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty change from April 2025, making adapted electric vehicles more affordable. Discover how the Autumn Budget supports cleaner mobility.
EDF is paying a £15 bonus to Smart Charging customers in December. The scheme, now open to myenergi zappi and Hypervolt charger owners, can save households up to £555 annually.
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
Drivers in England can now save £3,750 on four new electric models, including the MINI Countryman and Renault 5. The grant scheme now supports 40 vehicles.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini' service station near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring EV charging points and commercial units, despite planning policy conflicts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget excludes private hire from a VAT scheme, adding 20% to fares from January 2026. Experts warn of a 'taxi tax' hitting young and rural users hardest.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned new pay-per-mile electric car tax from 2028 could spark a surge in mileage 'clocking'. Industry leaders fear it will damage the used EV market.
Drivers of electric vehicles could face a higher pay-per-mile tax rate if they under-declare mileage. The new Labour eVED scheme will involve annual checks, sparking industry concerns about fairness and the switch to EVs.
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini service station' with four commercial units and electric vehicle charging points on a brownfield site next to the M5 in West Bromwich.
Around two million electric and hybrid car owners will pay a new mileage tax from 2028. Find out how the 3p-per-mile charge will affect your running costs.
Six major driving law changes hit in December 2025, impacting EV owners, petrol drivers, and London commuters. Get the full details on pay-per-mile, fuel duty, and the Congestion Charge shift.
Experts warn cutting the £1.3bn ECO insulation scheme will plunge households into fuel poverty and cost 10,000 skilled jobs. Read why industry leaders are urging a rethink.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.
UK drivers are turning to used EV leasing, with a 166% surge. Discover how salary sacrifice makes electric cars affordable and why the used market is struggling.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles starting April 2028. Find out how this will impact your motoring costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the fuel duty freeze, introducing a 57.95p per litre charge by 2027. Discover the full impact on motorists and new EV taxes.
Genesis partners with Ohme for exclusive home EV charging. Drivers with driveways can fully charge for less than £6. Discover how to slash your electric car running costs.
Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo launch tax rebate to counter new EV and hybrid pay-per-mile levy announced in Autumn Budget. Find out how drivers will be affected from 2028.
A full-time carer mum fears losing her essential vehicle after the Motability scheme reform. She says the budget is 'going after the most vulnerable'. Read her story.