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Reeves' Second Budget Unveils Tax Rises and Support

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.

Birmingham teens in court for car cannibalism

Two 18-year-olds from Birmingham appear in court charged with conspiracy to steal cars and parts in a spree targeting a dozen vehicles across the city. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

New EV Tax Could Force Drivers to Give Up Cars

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.

New 6p Per Mile Car Tax Starts Tomorrow

Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile car tax from Wednesday. Some EV drivers could face double taxation. Full details on the road pricing shake-up.

EV drivers hit with 18p per mile costs

Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.

Autumn Budget: £1.3bn EV Funding and New Tax Plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a £1.3 billion injection for the Electric Vehicle scheme in the Autumn Budget, focusing on charging infrastructure and a potential new pay-per-mile tax.

1.4m EV drivers face 3p-per-mile road charge

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.

Police launch major crime blitz in Erdington

West Midlands Police launch Operation Skybridge in Erdington, targeting vehicle crime, drugs and burglary. Officers have already made multiple arrests and seized weapons.

2p per mile EV plan for homes without driveways

New government plans could slash EV running costs to 2p per mile for households without driveways by simplifying charging installation rules. Discover how the change affects you.

Pay-Per-Mile Charge for UK EV Drivers

UK electric vehicle drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges as the government aims for a fair tax system. Find out what the Transport Secretary said.

DVSA's 'Scariest' MOT Test Warnings Revealed

The DVSA has issued its most alarming MOT test warnings after discovering dangerous DIY repairs including duct-taped seatbelts and fuel tanks held by fuse wire. Learn how to keep your vehicle safe.

Used EV Prices Crash 37.5% in 'Real Blow'

Second-hand electric car values plummet up to 37.5%, creating bargains for buyers but a major financial hit for current EV owners. Explore the market shift.

Two charged with vehicle theft in Birmingham

Police detained two people at a Birmingham apartment block following reports of vehicle crime. Lisa Wise and Emile George have been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.

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