Five arrested after stolen van stopped at M6 services
Police made a chilling discovery of drugs, knives and a baton inside a stolen van stopped at a motorway service station. Five occupants were arrested.
Police made a chilling discovery of drugs, knives and a baton inside a stolen van stopped at a motorway service station. Five occupants were arrested.
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.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
Electric vehicle owners in the UK could see a £49 monthly increase in charging costs from January due to the rising Ofgem price cap. Get the corrected facts here.
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.
Sadiq Khan's plan to end the Cleaner Vehicle Discount could penalise early EV adopters, warns AA. Discover the impact on London's air quality goals.
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.
UK households with British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus can slash energy bills. Heating experts reveal electric blankets cost just 2p an hour to run, a cheap way to stay warm this winter.
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.
Nottinghamshire Police seize illegally modified e-bikes in city centre crackdown. Officers report 'massive' community impact and warn riders of prosecution. Read the full story.
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.
Experts issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this winter. Learn the 5 essential rules to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Safety experts issue a critical warning to UK households: never plug electric heaters into extension leads. This common mistake significantly increases the risk of fire.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Grab Braun's premium Series 6 electric shaver at 55% off - now just £134.99 in this limited Black Friday sale. Includes SmartCare Centre and body grooming attachments.
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.
Black Friday sees unprecedented discounts on Oral-B iO electric toothbrushes, with prices dropping up to 71% according to price trackers. Limited stock available.
Electric vehicle owners face £450 in new annual taxes as government introduces pay-per-mile scheme and ends VED exemption. Find out how this impacts your running costs.
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
New pay-per-mile car tax plans from Rachel Reeves will require 1.5 million drivers to report for mandatory annual mileage checks. Find out how this affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles starting 2028. Find out how this £1.4bn shake-up affects you.
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.
A driver suffered potentially serious injuries after a collision caused a van to overturn on the M5 in Worcestershire. The incident led to 90-minute delays and 7-mile tailbacks during rush hour.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles from 2028. Drivers could pay up to £300 annually. Discover how this affects you.
Major delays on M5 northbound after van overturns near Worcester. All lanes closed, 5-mile queues reported. Check live traffic updates for latest travel news.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles starting April 2028. Find out how this will impact drivers and the industry.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty will rise with inflation from 2026, hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Electric vehicle pay-per-mile charge confirmed for 2028.