Rachel Reeves Announces Pay-Per-Mile Tax on EV and Hybrid Drivers Before Leaving Chancellor Role Sunday, July 12, 2026 tax motoring electric ev hybrid mileage chancellor policy vehicle government In a significant overhaul of the motoring tax system, outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax targeting specific electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. This levy, set to be introduced in … Read More
Notorious Birmingham Bus Lanes Catch Nearly 18,000 Drivers in Early 2026 Saturday, June 27, 2026 birmingham buslanes drivers fines traffic transport penalties moorstreet citycentre motoring Birmingham’s notorious city centre bus lanes have once again caught thousands of drivers out in the first five months of 2026. Close to 18,000 motorists have been penalised so far this year, indicating that confusion or … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Nearly 5,000 Parking Fines in Months on Notorious Alum Rock Road Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham parking alumrockroad fines trafficwardens stratfordroad violations congestion motoring enforcement Alum Rock Road in Birmingham has earned a reputation as one of the city’s most challenging areas for parking—and the numbers this year only reinforce that status. Since the start of 2024, traffic wardens have issued nearly … Read More
Drivers Covering 8,000 Miles a Year Face £133 Monthly Fuel Costs This June Saturday, June 6, 2026 fuel mileage costs petrol diesel prices motoring rac aa transport Motorists driving around 8,000 miles annually are increasingly feeling the pinch at the pump, with fuel costs estimated at 20p per mile for an average unleaded car. According to data analyzed by NimbleFins, this translates to … 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
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