https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/co2emissions/Recent content in co2emissions on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 27 Apr 2026 05:21:09 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-announces-3420-tax-charge-for-cars-registered-after-april-2017/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:21:09 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-announces-3420-tax-charge-for-cars-registered-after-april-2017/Rachel Reeves has introduced new vehicle tax bands, including a substantial £3,420 charge for certain drivers. These new tax bands apply to cars registered from April 2017 onward and have been confirmed by HM Treasury in collaboration with the Labour Party government. One notable band targets vehicles emitting between 191 and 225 grams of CO2 per kilometer, imposing a hefty £3,420 tax on motorists. However, this isn’t the highest charge; there are two additional bands with even steeper rates of £4,850 and £5,690.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-confirms-375-vehicle-excise-duty-charge-for-older-cars/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-confirms-375-vehicle-excise-duty-charge-for-older-cars/Drivers of older cars will face a £375 annual Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charge under new regulations announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves from the Labour Party government. Starting in 2026, vehicles registered between 1986 and 2001 with engine sizes over 1549cc will be subject to this higher fee. Paul Cowland, presenter of the TV show Savage Hunters, commented on the change: “For cars made before 2001, bigger engines can cost up to £375 per year.