Five key driving law changes proposed with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister Saturday, July 18, 2026 andyburnham driving electricvehicles ev transportpolicy emissions scrappage eved climateaction ukgovernment sport Andy Burnham is poised to become Prime Minister on Monday, and experts are urging him to spearhead significant reforms in motoring laws that could benefit drivers across fuel types—petrol, diesel, and electric alike. The … Read More
Three New UK Driving Rules and Laws Now in Force After June Changes Tuesday, June 30, 2026 driving mot legislation electricvehicles fuels ukroads dvla dvsa transport learnerdrivers As of June 2026, several important new driving rules and regulations have come into effect in the UK, impacting everything from vehicle inspections and fuel costs to learner driver test bookings. These changes, introduced by … Read More
Octopus Energy Introduces Game-Changing Certification for EV Chargers Tuesday, June 23, 2026 octopus energy evcharging smartgrid certification mercury homeenergy flexibility cleantech electricvehicles Octopus Energy has launched the Mercury Trust Mark, a groundbreaking certification designed to ensure that home energy devices—including electric vehicle (EV) chargers—are fully compatible with flexible home grids. This … Read More
Treasury Defends £300 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Under New Road Tax Plan Monday, June 22, 2026 treasury electricvehicles cartax roadcharge evadoption fuelduty sustainability transporttax charginginfrastructure governmentpolicy sport HM Treasury has defended its introduction of a £300 annual charge for drivers traveling 10,000 miles under a new 3p-per-mile road usage charge announced in the autumn budget. Scheduled to take effect in 2028, this initiative … Read More
Drivers Face Up to £50 Annual Increase in EV Charging Costs as Ofgem Raises Price Cap Sunday, June 21, 2026 ev electricvehicles energyprice ofgem chargingcosts pricecap smartcharging evtariffs renewableenergy costsavings Electric vehicle (EV) owners are set to face higher charging costs starting next Wednesday following Ofgem’s announcement of an increase in the electricity price cap. From 1 July, the regulator will raise the maximum charge … Read More
Rachel Reeves Faces Backlash Over New £300 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Sunday, June 21, 2026 electricvehicles cartax rachelreeves evtransition vehicleexciseduty paypermile evadoption transportpolicy smmt ukgovernment sport Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reconsider a proposed £300 annual charge targeting drivers who cover 10,000 miles a year in electric vehicles (EVs). The controversial pay-per-mile car tax, confirmed … Read More