Five Car Tax Changes for UK Drivers in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
Plug-in hybrid owners will pay a 1.5p-per-mile electric vehicle duty on top of fuel tax from 2028, a move industry leaders call 'punitive'. Discover the full impact.
UK motorists could be taxed twice for driving abroad under a new pay-per-mile scheme, adding £45.90 to a French holiday trip. Critics call the policy 'unfair and a huge flaw'. Read the full analysis.
HMRC has suspended a long-standing rule for UK borrowers paying interest overseas, creating new risks for cross-border deals. Find out what this means for your finances.
DVLA letters demand a new £195 road tax payment from electric vehicle owners. Find out who is affected and what future charges are planned for UK drivers.
Polestar unveils a bi-directional EV charger that can cut energy costs by £1,000 a year. The tech turns your car into a home power source. Discover how this innovation works.
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning, telling motorists they 'must' tax their vehicle even if no payment is due. Avoid fines by acting now.
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty will rise with inflation from 2026, hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Electric vehicle pay-per-mile charge confirmed for 2028.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 'VED+' car tax could see some EV drivers paying 11p per mile. Get the full details on the proposed charges and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile car tax from Wednesday. Some EV drivers could face double taxation. Full details on the road pricing shake-up.
Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a £1.3 billion injection for the Electric Vehicle scheme in the Autumn Budget, focusing on charging infrastructure and a potential new pay-per-mile tax.
Major safety recall issued for Honda, Kia, Ford, and Hyundai vehicles over fire risks and software faults. Check if your car is affected and learn the next steps.
A man has died and 10 are injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo. The driver was arrested after a foot chase. Police are investigating a potential link to a car theft.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, 1.4 million electric vehicle drivers could be hit with a new 3p-per-mile charge. Expert reveals how to prepare and mitigate the costs.
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
West Midlands Police launch Operation Skybridge in Erdington, targeting vehicle crime, drugs and burglary. Officers have already made multiple arrests and seized weapons.
New government plans could slash EV running costs to 2p per mile for households without driveways by simplifying charging installation rules. Discover how the change affects you.
HMRC announces new advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel and electric company cars effective December 1. Find out how the changes affect business travel reimbursements.
UK electric vehicle drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges as the government aims for a fair tax system. Find out what the Transport Secretary said.
UK drivers brace for vehicle-specific taxes as campaigners warn SUVs endanger pedestrians. Six in ten motorists support tripling parking charges for larger vehicles.
The DVSA has issued its most alarming MOT test warnings after discovering dangerous DIY repairs including duct-taped seatbelts and fuel tanks held by fuse wire. Learn how to keep your vehicle safe.
Criminals are using relay attacks to hack keyless car fobs. Discover how to protect your vehicle with a Faraday wallet and other expert tips from Halfords.
Innocent motorists are fighting speeding fines as number plate cloning soars 41%. Discover how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime wave.
Second-hand electric car values plummet up to 37.5%, creating bargains for buyers but a major financial hit for current EV owners. Explore the market shift.
Police detained two people at a Birmingham apartment block following reports of vehicle crime. Lisa Wise and Emile George have been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.
West Midlands Police launch new operation to stop car cannibals stripping vehicles during Birmingham City FC matches. Increased patrols and community vigilance urged.
Over 140,000 fines have been issued to petrol and diesel drivers for parking in electric vehicle charging spaces without permission. Discover the councils cracking down and how to avoid a £70 penalty.
Leaked VED bands for 2026 show millions of UK drivers facing inflation-linked tax hikes. Discover how much more you could pay from April 2026.