Rachel Reeves Slashes Car Tax to £1 for Thousands, Grants Hauliers 12-Month Road Tax Holiday Sunday, May 31, 2026 roadtax hauliers rachelreeves reddiesel fuelduty iranconflict transport economicpolicy taxrelief freight Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party Chancellor, has announced a significant reduction in car tax, cutting it to a nominal £1 for thousands of drivers. In a move aimed at supporting the transport sector amid ongoing geopolitical … Read More
Rachel Reeves Faces Backlash Over New £240 Annual EV Mileage Charge Sunday, May 31, 2026 electricvehicles ev paypermile vehicleexcisetax rachelreeves motoring transportpolicy fuelcharges charginginfrastructure leaseloco sport A proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers has sparked concern among motorists and industry experts alike. John Wilmot, founder and CEO of car lease comparison site LeaseLoco.com, has raised alarms over … Read More
Rachel Reeves Urged to Introduce Fuel Duty Rebate for Key Drivers Sunday, May 31, 2026 fuelduty haulage transport inflation supplychain drivers rebate commercialvehicles costrise government Rachel Reeves has been strongly urged to implement significant changes that would prevent businesses from facing increased fuel costs. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the Labour Party government to introduce … Read More
Worrying Surge in Illegal 'Ghost Plates' Making Drivers Invisible to Speed Cameras Sunday, May 31, 2026 ghostplates road safety speed cameras anpr traffic law illegalplates motoring law enforcement legislation driving An increasing number of drivers are evading speed and ANPR cameras by using illegal modifications known as “ghost plates.” This troubling trend poses a significant threat to road safety and challenges police … Read More
West Midlands Police Achieve Major Breakthrough in 999 Call Response Times Sunday, May 31, 2026 westmidlands police emergencycalls 999 101service callresponse publicsafety recruitment technology performance West Midlands Police has made significant strides in reducing the time it takes to answer emergency 999 calls, reflecting a strong commitment to improving public safety and service. A recent report presented to the West … Read More
Reform UK Accuses Dudley Council of Exclusion and 'Grubby Deal' in Committee Appointments Sunday, May 31, 2026 reformuk dudleycouncil localgovernment politics committees councilelections scrutiny labourparty conservatives councillors At Dudley Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, Reform UK’s leader raised serious concerns over what he described as a “grubby deal” orchestrated by rival parties to marginalize his councillors from key … Read More