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.
A two-year-old boy has died after a pit bull attack on the Greek island of Zante. His British mother and father have been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Read the full tragic story.
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.
Welcome Break launches its 60th UK service station in Rotherham, creating 230 jobs and featuring a dedicated HGV area. Discover the new M1 facilities.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
Three men from the West Midlands have been charged with burglary after money was stolen from a cash machine in Llangollen. They appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
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.
A man was hit with a £100 fine over a faulty ticket machine while buying slippers for his terminally ill father. He's now taking the car park firm to court.
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.
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 parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.
Alum Rock Road is Birmingham's parking fine capital with over 10,000 penalties issued this year. Discover the city's top enforcement hotspots and why drivers keep breaking rules.
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.
A Kia Ceed owner has accumulated a staggering £108,000 in penalties for repeatedly violating London's Ulez and Congestion Charge rules. Discover the full story and the consequences of non-payment.
A Birmingham man was charged £100 after parking at Pizza Hut in Great Barr, despite his wife paying for a ticket. Discover how ANPR cameras are causing outrage for local customers.
Bristol City Council proposes increasing Clean Air Zone charges to £14 daily to accelerate air quality improvements. Find out how this affects you.
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.
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.
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.
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
A proposed pay-per-mile tax could make electric vehicles more expensive than petrol cars, with two in five drivers reconsidering the switch. Discover the survey findings.
Liverpool's £2 overnight visitor charge will proceed after the government rejected a legal challenge. The levy, expected to generate millions, will boost the city's visitor economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 'VED+' car tax could see some EV drivers paying 11p per mile. Get the full details on the proposed charges and industry reaction.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, 1.4 million electric vehicle drivers could be hit with a new 3p-per-mile charge. Expert reveals how to prepare and mitigate the costs.
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
Karl Poxon, 50, has been charged with arson after three separate house fires in Ashby, Leicestershire. Three people were hospitalised. Read the latest updates.