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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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Brits back tougher restrictions on young and newly-qualified drivers
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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…...
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…...
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…...
Andy Burnham told to allow automatic drivers to drive manual without second test
1+ week, 5+ day ago (416+ words) Andy Burnham has been told to allow automatic drivers to drive manual without a second test. The AA believes drivers who pass their test in an automatic should be able to drive a manual after additional training and an assessment,…...
Andy Burnham new rules for electric cars praised - but not by everybody
3+ week, 6+ day ago (417+ words) Andy Burnham has been praised for moving to cut electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Labour Party government on Friday launched a consultation on cutting the target for new EVs to as little as 50% of all new cars in 2030, down…...