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??4,000 boost confirmed for some households in England without driveways
2+ week, 3+ day ago (348+ words) install a cable gully in the pavement outside their homes. Councillor Nadeem Khawar, lead member for environment...
New driveway rule confirmed for households under Andy Burnham
3+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) Households without driveways will have access to on-street charging. A major new trial has launched relating to electric vehicles (EVs) and households who don't have driveways. Slough Borough Council is allowing the use of cross-pavement EV charging channels. This will…...
Households with driveways handed £462 boost despite 7p charge
3+ week, 2+ day ago (337+ words) 7p charge confirmed for households with driveways - but £462 boost coming E.ON Next has cut overnight EV charging to less than 7p - the cheapest way to charge your car at home. E.ON, which serves households in Birmingham, says its Next Drive…...
Permission rule change for households with driveways in England now in force
1+ week, 4+ day ago (307+ words) A permission rule change for households with driveways means people don't need the greenlight to install EV chargers. Under the Labour Party government, no more planning applications are needed for EV charging point installations as the government cuts red tape....
Andy Burnham warned over £216 penalty for anyone who doesn't have driveway
3+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) Andy Burnham's plan to slash VAT from electricity bills risks increasing a “driveway divide” across Britain as electric vehicle (EV) owners without a home charger miss out on £200 in savings. Drivers who are currently forced to rely entirely on more…...
MOT test change confirmed for 2,500 garages under DVSA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (127+ words) Testers will be able to take the picture on a smartphone, tablet or other compatible mobile device. This new measure has been created by the Labour Party government so garages can provide additional evidence that the vehicle undergoing its MOT…...
Classic car owners could be forced off roads under new rules under Andy Burnham
3+ week, 4+ day ago (405+ words) Classic car owners could be forced off roads under new Labour Party government plans, the industry has warned. A Labour Party government consultation is seeking views on proposals to strengthen the law around emissions from road vehicles that are in-use…...
Jaguar Land Rover cuts live as 4,000 jobs go
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (658+ words) The Midlands car giant said it needs to make £1.7bn in cost-savings Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed 4,000 jobs will be chopped as part of a global 'transformation' of the business. The Midlands car giant said it needs to make £1.7bn in cost-savings…...
EV drivers can cut car insurance by??273 with one move
4+ week, 1+ day ago (360+ words) EV drivers can cut car insurance by £273 with one move A salary sacrifice scheme could help drivers make some major savings on their car insurance policies. Data from The Electric Car Scheme shows that a typical electric car insurance policy…...
HMRC confirms full list of VAT road fuel scale charges until 2027
3+ week, 1+ day ago (482+ words) The VAT Road fuel scale charges are amended with effect from 1 May 2026 HMRC has confirmed a full list of fuel scale charges until April next year. The VAT Road fuel scale charges are amended with effect from 1 May 2026. Businesses must…...