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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > suvs-could-face-weight-based-34318082

SUVs could face weight-based parking charges and higher taxes in shake-up

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (341+ words) A major blind spot over SUV dangers has been exposed amid calls for tougher restrictions and taxes. Three out of five drivers fail to understand the dangers SUVs pose on UK roads, it has been warned. Nearly two-thirds - 66 per cent…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > labour-government-confirms-1410-charges-34313343

Labour government confirms £1,410 charges for certain petrol drivers

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (409+ words) HM Treasury has confirmed tax bands for the 2026 to 2027 year mean drivers in some cars will pay £1,410. The 13 tax bands show those in cars emitting 151 to 170 g/km of CO2 will be paying £1,410 in the first year. For cars registered on…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > warning-people-going-staycation-petrol-34311850.amp

Warning for people going on staycation with petrol cars this summer

18+ hour, 54+ min ago   (422+ words) Drivers going on a staycation this summer have been warned over a rise in petrol and diesel costs. According to the RAC, the average price of petrol reached an Iran war peak of 159.53p a litre on 28 May, while diesel's highest…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > drivers-towing-caravans-july-august-34307649.amp

Drivers towing caravans in July and August risk £2,500 fine

22+ hour, 18+ min ago   (335+ words) Drivers towing a caravan in July and August risk a £2,500 fine. Caravan owners must make sure that they have towing mirrors when on the move, they are being reminded, ahead of any summer getaway. Drivers have clear visibility of an…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > uk-drivers-face-hefty-fine-34311738

UK drivers face hefty fine for not displaying mandatory sticker in France

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) UK drivers face massive fines for not having a UK sticker or plate marking in Europe. British motorists and road users have been warned over potential hefty financial penalties for not having the sticker on display in the European Union....

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > two-million-drivers-risk-unfair-34345087.amp

Two million drivers risk 'unfair' pay-per-mile car tax under Andy Burnham

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (419+ words) A quarter of firms have warned Mr Burnham over the planned policy from former Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Businesses are warning Andy Burnham that the government's planned pay-per-mile car tax from 2028 will make claiming travel expenses harder. A quarter of firms…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > andy-burnham-17-plan-drivers-34339367.amp

Andy Burnham £17 plan for drivers doing 7,100 miles a year from October

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (381+ words) EV drivers who have their own chargepoints installed on driveways look set to benefit New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cut VAT rates on electricity - saving electric vehicle drivers cash when they charge up at home. EV drivers who have…...

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Andy Burnham 'unfair' £81 charge warning for households without a driveway

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (432+ words) The reduction from 5% VAT to zero will come into effect on 1 October, saving a typical household about £45 a year from October 1. Andy Burnham's VAT cut from October 1 will benefit households with driveways - but others risk losing out. Mr Burnham, the…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > kevin-keegans-harley-davidson-sells-34341644

Kevin Keegan's Harley-Davidson sells for £35,000 days after legend's death

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (418+ words) A Harley-Davidson motorcycle owned by Kevin Keegan sold for more than £35,000 at auction just days after the football legend's death, in what proved to be one of the most poignant moments of H&H Classics' motorcycle sale. The 1990 Harley-Davidson Sportster,…...

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Andy Burnham £65 boost handed to households in England with driveways

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (383+ words) Andy Burnham is handing households with driveways a 78p per charge change under his VAT electricity bills gesture. VAT on electricity bills will be removed temporarily from 1 October in a move announced as part of the new Mr Burnham's plans to…...