Slough Borough Council launches trial of cross-pavement EV charging channels, allowing residents without driveways to safely run cables across pavements to street-parked cars, potentially removing a key barrier to electric vehicle adoption.
E.ON Next has introduced Next Drive Smart, offering the lowest off-peak EV charging rate at 6.9p/kWh, saving customers £462 annually against the energy price cap, but requires a home driveway and charger.
Plug-in solar panels become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, with Lidl, B&Q, Currys, Amazon, Asda, Screwfix and Wickes preparing to sell them, potentially cutting bills by up to £110 a year.
Octopus Energy confirms free weekend electricity for Birmingham customers through October 31, 2026, by participating in weekday Power Down sessions.
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Octopus Energy confirms £850 annual savings for EV owners with driveways, thanks to home charging tariffs. Average drivers pay just 2p per mile.
Millions of UK households will save £45 a year from October as PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills to 0%, with EV drivers saving up to £40 on charging.
Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance introduces new Minimum Professional Standards for EV conversions, affecting 1.1 million classic car owners.
No planning permission needed for driveway EV chargepoints, cutting nine-month delays and boosting infrastructure ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.
Birmingham City Council and Unite union are reportedly close to a deal ending the 20-month bin strike, with a proposal under due diligence and potentially confirmed in August.
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Owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will pay up to £300 annually under a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028, targeting popular models like Tesla and Audi.
From Monday, E.ON Next and myenergi launch Next Drive Smart tariff, saving EV drivers with driveways up to £435 annually charging at 8p/kWh off-peak.
Over 100,000 drivers have used the £1.3bn scheme since July 2025, with 14 models now qualifying for the maximum £3,750 grant, including the latest Fiat 500 Electric.
The Government has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax system for electric cars, charging 3p per mile from April 1, 2025, to replace lost fuel duty revenue.
Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are urged to scrap a £210 pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle drivers doing 7,000 miles a year, proposed under the eVED plan from 2028.
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Andy Burnham's £900 annual saving plan for EV owners charging at home from October 1 is praised, but concerns arise over fairness for those without driveways.
Households with driveways in England will save up to £65 annually as Andy Burnham temporarily removes VAT on electricity bills from 1 October, reducing charging costs for electric vehicle owners.
Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap the 3p-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, which would cost drivers £240 for 8,000 miles, as fleet industry voices concerns.
HMRC has increased advisory fuel rates for company cars from 1 June 2026, with petrol over 2000cc rising to 26p per mile. Diesel, LPG rates also rise; electric rates unchanged.
DVSA warns drivers face £2,500 fines and 6 penalty points for dangerous overtaking, citing Highway Code rules and risking lives.
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From July 1, the Ofgem energy price cap rose to 26.11p/kWh, increasing the cost to charge a 60kWh EV at home to £15.67, up £1.87 from the previous quarter. Off-peak tariffs can reduce this to £4.80.
EV drivers face additional £52 charges under Ofgem's new energy price cap from July 1, as maximum energy fee rose from 24.67p/kWh to 26.11p/kWh.
Aldi partners with Drax Electric Vehicles to install 1,200 new EV chargers across 250+ UK stores, with rapid chargers at 62p per kWh and standard at 40p per kWh.
Owners of popular electric vehicles like Tesla Model Y and 3 will face a new pay-per-mile tax of 3p per mile from April 2028, adding £240 annually for average drivers.
Birmingham bus operator Rhino is investing millions in a major upgrade, including a new depot and 30 electric buses, aiming to transform its fleet and services.
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Amazon's PurKeep heated airer dries clothes in half the time of traditional methods, saving energy and space in Birmingham homes.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms Labour will complete the ZEV mandate review within six months, reaffirming 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and 2035 hybrid phase-out.
Costa Coffee in Wolverhampton has been granted planning permission for two rapid electric vehicle charging stations, boosting EV infrastructure for customers.
Sterling hit €1.162, the highest since August 2025, boosting spending power for holidaymakers, importers, and overseas property buyers.
Octopus Energy's Mercury Trust Mark certifies first grid-ready chargers, simplifying smart home energy integration for consumers.
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EVA England urges the government to maintain the 2030 ZEV Mandate at 80% of sales, warning that weakening it would send wrong signals to drivers and industry.
