2026 Car Tax Rise: Drivers Face £40 VED Increase
Leaked 2026 VED bands reveal a potential £40 car tax rise for UK drivers. Learn how inflation impacts road tax and what it means for your vehicle costs.
Category : Transport
New pay-per-mile EV tax branded 'farcical'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile car tax faces backlash as industry leaders call it a 'strategic mistake' that could undermine EV sales and UK investment.
Winter tyre mistake risks £2500 fine
Drivers risk a £2500 fine per tyre this winter due to illegal tread depth. Expert reveals a 60-second check to stay safe and avoid penalty points. Act now to protect yourself.
Warwickshire Pauses School Transport Consultation
Warwickshire County Council has temporarily paused its consultation on home-to-school transport cuts amid concerns over 1,000 affected children. Have your say when it resumes.
New EV models added to £650m government grant scheme
The UK Government has extended its £650m Electric Car Grant, adding the Citroën e-C5 Aircross Long Range. Drivers can now save £3,750 on new eligible EVs. Discover the full list of qualifying vehicles.
Labour's £300 EV charge for drivers doing 10,000 miles
Labour's new VED+ pay-per-mile charge could cost EV drivers £300 extra per year from 2028. Campaigners slam the 'net-zero cash grab'. Read the full details.
DVLA bans offensive number plates, £1k fines possible
The DVLA has banned over 400 'rude' number plates for 2026. Drivers with expired personalised plates could face a £1,000 fine. Check the full list and renew your registration now.
Birmingham 30mph expressway limit sparks anger
A petition with over 1,250 signatures demands Birmingham's expressways return to 40mph. Road safety officials insist the new 30mph limit saves lives. Join the debate.
Discover Birmingham Airport's secret, quiet bar
Find a peaceful pre-flight retreat at Birmingham Airport's All Bar One. Avoid the crowds of the popular Wetherspoons and enjoy table service in a relaxed atmosphere.
UK pay-per-mile car tax with monitoring devices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces VED+ from November 26. New 3p per mile tax for EVs uses monitoring devices. Discover the impact on drivers and the government's rationale.
M6 driver fined for middle-lane hogging
A driver on the M6 was pulled over and ticketed for middle-lane hogging while driving unnecessarily slowly. Police warn this common offence risks points and fines. Learn how to drive safely on motorways.
New 11p per mile tax blow for certain EV drivers
Which? analysis reveals a new pay-per-mile car tax will cost some EV drivers 11p per mile. Discover the impact on the transition to electric vehicles and the political fallout.
Drivers face £1000 fine for no glasses
Motorists requiring vision correction face £1000 fines, 3 penalty points and invalid insurance if caught driving without glasses. Ensure your licence is updated with the DVLA.
Common Highway Code mistake risks £1000 fine
Millions of UK drivers break this Highway Code rule daily. Discover the surprising regulation and how it could land you with a substantial fine. Learn the proper use of headlights now.
West Midlands Metro tram fares to increase in 2025
Find out how much West Midlands Metro tram fares will increase in the new year and why officials say the 'modest' rises are necessary for the service's future.
West Midlands Metro Fare Increases Announced
West Midlands Metro tram fares will see modest increases from January 2025. Find out how single, day and season tickets are affected and why bosses say it's necessary.
Solihull Crash: Man Hospitalised After Bus and Van Collide
A man was taken to Heartlands Hospital after a bus and van collision on Warwick Road, Solihull. Emergency services responded swiftly. Read the latest traffic update.
Haverfordwest Airport breaks record for charity fly-in
A record-breaking 75 aircraft touched down at Haverfordwest Airport's summer fly-in, raising £693 for Wales Air Ambulance and Blood Bikes. Discover how this family-run airport is making a difference.
£25m for Witton & Aston station upgrades
Major £25 million railway station upgrades planned for Witton and Aston to transform travel for Villa Park fans and concert-goers ahead of Euro 2028.
£25m Aston Villa station upgrade plan approved
Aston Villa fans' travel misery could end as a £25 million railway station upgrade plan for Witton and Aston stations gets the green light ahead of Euro 2028.
Newquay-London flights resume with Skybus deal
Direct flights between Newquay and London Gatwick will restart on November 23 after Skybus agreed a short-term contract. The service had been suspended following Eastern Airways' collapse.
EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax to Increase to 5p for Some
Labour's new 3p pay-per-mile car tax will hit 5p for some EV drivers, as Which? analysis reveals public charging costs. Discover the impact on your wallet.
New 28p per mile tax for EV drivers planned
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, potentially adding up to £250 a year to motoring costs from 2028. Discover the impacts.
Birmingham's Top 20 Worst Roads for Speeding Fines
New data reveals Birmingham's worst speeding hotspots as a major new road safety plan, including more speed cameras, is proposed to cut fatalities.
UK Snow Alert: Three Nations Brace for Arctic Blast
The UK faces significant snowfall with amber warnings across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England as temperatures plummet to -10°C. Travel disruption and school closures expected.
Domino Art: Mars & Humbugs Transform Accessibility Awareness
Discover how innovative domino art featuring Mars bars and humbugs is breaking down barriers and creating conversations about accessibility in our community.
DVLA scraps paper driving licence counterpart
Millions of UK drivers can now bin their paper counterpart as DVLA embraces digital revolution. Find out how this affects you and what you need to know about the new system.
66-Hour Weather Warning for England This Weekend
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for rain covering much of England this weekend, with potential flooding and travel disruption expected from Friday evening through Monday morning.
Fuel Duty Freeze Scrapped in Stealth Tax Move
Rachel Reeves is set to maintain the fuel duty freeze while scrapping a key tax relief, effectively increasing costs for millions of British motorists as petrol prices remain high.
Bullring Chaos: Major Birmingham Road Closure Causes Gridlock
Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.
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