Rachel Reeves Confirms Car Tax Change That Could Cost Rural Drivers £156 Annually Saturday, May 30, 2026 rachelreeves cartax evroadpricing ruraldrivers electricvehicles transportation governmentpolicy paypermile environmentalimpact ukmotoring sport Rachel Reeves has confirmed a proposed change to car tax rules that could see rural motorists paying an additional £156 a year. Analysis of government data reveals that under the planned 3p-per-mile electric vehicle (EV) road … Read More
Diesel Vehicles Face Decline as Businesses Shift to More Cost-Effective Electric Fleets Monday, May 25, 2026 diesel electric haulage fleets transportation emissions autonomous hgv charging infrastructure sport Diesel vehicles are on the brink of disappearing from UK roads as businesses increasingly adopt electric fleets, driven by significant cost advantages. New data reveals that diesel fuel accounts for about 33% of total … Read More
Complete List of Birmingham Streets Scheduled for Transformation with Construction Timelines Sunday, May 10, 2026 birmingham construction newstreet citycentre publicrealm infrastructure urbanplanning cycling footpaths transportation sport Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming … Read More
A38 Sutton Coldfield Section Rated 'Unhealthy' by Road Defects App Monday, May 4, 2026 a38 suttoncoldfield roaddefects potholes roadmaintenance roadsafety infrastructure transportation roadconditions vehicle sport A section of the A38 in Sutton Coldfield has been recently graded as ‘unhealthy’ by a road defects app that monitors road conditions. The app highlights issues such as numerous potholes and deteriorating road … Read More
Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads Between 11am and 7pm This Friday Amid Bank Holiday Travel Surge Thursday, April 30, 2026 bankholiday travel rac traffic congestion m5 motorists traveladvice holiday transportation sport As the early May Bank Holiday approaches, the RAC has announced the busiest and quietest travel times, anticipating a staggering 19 million trips across the UK. According to the RAC Media Foundation, Friday, 1 May, will see … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Major Disruption as Saltley Viaduct Demolition Begins Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham saltleyviaduct hs2 demolition construction transportation rail canal busroutes infrastructure sport Birmingham drivers are being urged to prepare for significant disruption as the demolition of the Saltley Viaduct begins this Sunday, May 10. The 183-metre viaduct spanning the B4114 will close to both vehicles and … Read More