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4 new driving rules and changes coming in September under Burnham's second month
1+ week, 5+ day ago (476+ words) The changes are starting New driving rules, laws and changes being rolled out in September - under Andy Burnham’s second full month as Labour Party Prime Minister - have been revealed. The changes affect company car drivers and more. The changes also…...
Driving licence change from October 1 confirmed for motorists born after 2002
3+ week, 4+ day ago (467+ words) Graduated Driving Licence scheme will launch in Northern Ireland in a bid to improve road safety across the country. Driving licence changes launching in months will see some motorists banned from carrying passengers. From October 1, 2026, a Graduated Driving Licence scheme…...
DVLA confirms full list of 500 number plates banned for being???too rude???
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (245+ words) The DVLA has banned more than 500 new '76' number plates before they even reach Britain's roads - for being too rude. Twice a year, in February just before the March plate change and again in August before the new age identifier launches…...
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…...
Diesel drivers being slapped with 19p per mile charges
2+ week, 6+ day ago (391+ words) Diesel drivers are facing pence per mile hikes to stay on the road in the wake of the Iran war. On January 2, the average pump price of diesel stood at 144.18p per litre. It meant diesel drivers, at the time, were…...
UK number plate change from September 1 with drivers risking £1,000 fine
3+ week, 3+ day ago (338+ words) Number plate changes are weeks away as drivers and motorists risk a £1,000 fine and MOT failure. From Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the new "76" number plate will be rolled out to the latest car models to hit forecourts. Ben Raffell, expert at BigWantsYourCar....
Drivers in hosepipe ban areas handed handy 'exemption' rule
3+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) Commercial car washes are exempt from UK hosepipe bans, drivers and motorists have been told. More than 20 million people are under a hosepipe ban across the United Kingdom amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. According to Greenpeace…...
DVSA issues driving test update with more learners now passing their tests
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (350+ words) Learner pass rates are at the highest level since the pandemic, with 9 consecutive months over 50 per cent. The DVSA has confirmed 48 per cent of learner drivers are failing their tests - being denied a driving licence in the process. The DVSA…...
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…...
HMRC confirms new mileage charges for company car drivers from Tuesday
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (332+ words) HMRC has confirmed new mileage rates coming for drivers from September 1. Tuesday will see petrol and diesel drivers face new mileage charges from the Labour Party government's tax arm. It’s important to understand what Advisory Fuel Rates mean for your…...