Five Car Tax Changes for UK Drivers in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
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West Midlands Police Release New Most Wanted Gallery
West Midlands Police appeal for public help to locate suspects wanted for serious crimes including robbery and assault. See the images and share information anonymously.
Four driving manoeuvres face new enforcement
West Northamptonshire Council proposes a crackdown on banned turns, box junctions, and one-way offences using ANPR cameras. Have your say in the consultation.
13,000+ drivers caught speeding on Birmingham road
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's speeding hotspots as average speed cameras record 90,000 offences. Discover the city's most notorious roads and new safety plans.
Birmingham's violent hotspots ranked in new police data
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Bus lane camera move catches thousands more drivers
Thousands more drivers have been fined after Birmingham City Council moved bus lane cameras on Broad Street. Discover the impact of the enforcement change and the surge in penalties.
Child rapist jailed for 14 years in Stoke-on-Trent
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
DVLA Sends £195 Charge Letters to Electric Car Owners
DVLA letters demand a new £195 road tax payment from electric vehicle owners. Find out who is affected and what future charges are planned for UK drivers.
Midlands Dance Teacher Jailed for Pupil Sex Offences
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
2025 UK Crime List: Midlands Cities Ranked
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
Polestar EV Charger Saves Drivers £1,000 Annually
Polestar unveils a bi-directional EV charger that can cut energy costs by £1,000 a year. The tech turns your car into a home power source. Discover how this innovation works.
James Goulding jailed for 13 years for rape and coercive control
James Goulding has been sentenced to 13 years for rape and coercive control in Staffordshire. Police commend the survivor's bravery in coming forward.
DVLA's urgent tax warning to thousands of UK drivers
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.
Jailed teacher faces permanent ban from classrooms
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
20,000 drivers caught speeding in Birmingham hotspots
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
Thousands caught by new Devon traffic cameras
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.
Derby Explosives Raid: 200 Homes Evacuated, Two Arrested
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
Controlled explosion in Derby major incident
A controlled explosion was carried out in Derby after 200 homes were evacuated. Two men are in custody as police confirm it is not a terrorism incident. Read the latest.
16 vehicles seized and two arrests in police operation
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Birmingham's top crime hotspots named in new data
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
Satanist actor jailed for terror offences after police discovery
A self-proclaimed satanist actor who claimed he made a pact with a devil has been jailed for 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terrorist material. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Man jailed for 17 years for online grooming and rape
William Preece has been sentenced to 17 years for raping a child he befriended online. Staffordshire Police urge survivors to come forward.
Record penalty points force drivers off UK roads
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
Bentley seized and nine arrests in police crackdown
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
Six charged in County Lines drug probe
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
PIP recipients warned about new EV mileage tax
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
7,000 uninsured vehicles seized in Birmingham crackdown
West Midlands Police warn drivers as roadside checks target uninsured vehicles and 'Fatal Four' offences. Get insured or face prosecution and vehicle seizure.
Budget 2025: Car tax rise for petrol and diesel drivers
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.
Woman arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Aston, Birmingham, on suspicion of terrorism offences including encouragement of terrorism. She remains in police custody.
High-mileage EV drivers face £267 new road tax charge
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.
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