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What do the new road tax rules mean for you?

What do the new road tax rules mean for you?

New Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rules have come into place, meaning that you might be about to save a bit, or spend a bit more, on your road tax.
Published 06 April 2020
Banned 20 registration plates

EU prefix among the banned '20' plates

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has revealed the new ’20’ numberplates deemed too offensive or provocative for our roads.
Published 01 April 2020
Coronavirus: NHS staff no longer have to pay parking fees at hospitals

Hospital parking fees scrapped for NHS workers

The government has said it will cover the costs of car parking for NHS staff working in hospitals during the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
Published 26 March 2020
Are private cars in London on borrowed time?

Transport Commissioner wants to ban all private ca

Mike Brown, the head of Transport for London (TfL), has said that there is no need for private cars in the centre of London.
Published 16 March 2020
Smart motorways might finally be getting smart

Government tackles smart motorways after criticism

After years of public criticism, the government is making changes to smart motorways.
Published 13 March 2020
Transport Secretary cracks down on pavement parking

Government cracks down on pavement parking

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced there could soon be new restrictions on pavement parking in order to make travel safer for pedestr
Published 12 March 2020
Rishi Sunak Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget 2020

Budget 2020: Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines plans

Today's Budget was not only Rishi Sunak's first real test in his new role as Chancellor but potentially the trickiest for the Treasury in years.
Published 11 March 2020
Ancient road network costs UK economy £7bn per year

Ancient roads contribute to £7bn loss from traffic

A study published today has found that drivers on Britain’s roads spent an average of 115 hours in traffic last year, costing £894 per driver.
Published 09 March 2020
British roads are worse than Oman’s

Number of potholes will rise by 16% in 10 years

The number of potholes in the UK will rise by nearly a fifth if government investment remains at current levels, according to research by Zurich
Published 27 February 2020
Number of drivers taking speed awareness courses has trebled since 2010

Speed awareness drivers have trebled since 2010

More motorists than ever are taking speed awareness courses after being busted breaking the speed limit — and by a massive margin.
Published 19 February 2020
Ford develops "emoji jacket" for cyclists to wear on the road

Ford develops "emoji jacket" for bike riders

Ford has taken an unexpected route with its latest safety device development: an “emoji jacket” that lets cyclists communicate with motorists.
Published 10 February 2020
Department for Transport green number plate electric cars concept Renault Zoe example

Green number plates 'could be a security risk'

A UK security watchdog has suggested plans to introduce green number plates for electric cars could make them more enticing to criminals.
Published 03 February 2020