EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.
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Labour confirms pay-per-mile car tax for EV drivers
Labour's Autumn Budget confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, potentially costing drivers £250 extra annually. Get the full details on this controversial u-turn.
Manchester Business Park sold in £19.5m+ property deal
Manchester Business Park near the airport has been acquired by Manchester Holdings Limited in a deal exceeding £19.5 million. The 195,000 sq ft estate is 94% let to major tenants including PZ Cussons and Emirates.
Leeds office block for sale with over £4m price tag
A prominent Leeds city centre office building is on the market for more than £4m. 84 Albion Street offers significant conversion potential into a boutique hotel or residential accommodation.
Older drivers resist Labour's 2030 petrol car ban
Data reveals a generational split as over-55s refuse to switch to electric vehicles, while younger motorists are twice as likely to adopt EVs. Discover the impact on Labour's green targets.
Cardboard Car Hack as 20cm Snow Hits England
Met Office issues 51-hour snow warning with 20cm expected. Drivers advised to use cardboard on windscreens and prepare for hazardous conditions. Essential winter driving tips revealed.
Car key burglary gang sentenced for Solihull thefts
A gang of four thieves has been sentenced for a series of car key burglaries across Solihull, Redditch, and Bromsgrove. Discover how police brought them to justice.
Labour's new £300 EV tax for 9,900-mile drivers
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new pay-per-mile car tax. Drivers covering 9,900 miles annually could face an extra £300 charge, raising concerns over EV uptake.
Chancellor Warned Over Damaging EV Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned that proposed car tax changes in the Autumn Budget could severely damage electric vehicle sales and stall the UK's EV transition.
1 Million Drivers Could Face New Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce new 'alternative' taxes for over a million drivers in the Autumn Budget on November 26. Find out how fuel duty changes could impact you.
7 Vehicles Seized in Smethwick Abandoned Car Crackdown
Sandwell Council and police seized seven untaxed vehicles and issued 18 fines in a major operation targeting abandoned cars causing disruption in Smethwick streets.
EV drivers use tax loophole to escape £195 charge
Over 300,000 electric car owners in the UK renewed early with the DVLA, avoiding a new £195 road tax. Discover how the loophole cost the Treasury £30 million.
Malhotra Group wins £660k from Aviva in fraud case
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
London's £18 Congestion Charge: EV exemption ends
Sadiq Khan confirms Congestion Charge increase to £18 daily from January 2, removing electric vehicle exemption. AA warns this could harm EV uptake and air quality targets.
Award-winning HLM Architects opens Plymouth studio
Award-winning HLM Architects has launched a new Plymouth studio at Alma Yard, marking its return to the city and strengthening its South West presence. Discover their regional vision.
Pay-per-mile tax to monitor drivers more closely
Labour's new pay-per-mile car tax system, expected on November 26, could see insurance premiums rise as drivers face closer mileage monitoring. Experts warn against underestimating mileage.
Diesel drivers hit with 15p per mile charge in new plan
Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile scheme could charge diesel drivers 15p per mile while EV owners face 3p. Learn how the new tax plan affects motorists across the UK.
Allsee Technologies opens new Birmingham HQ
Digital signage leader Allsee Technologies has completed its new UK headquarters in Birmingham's West Longbridge, creating skilled jobs and advancing regional regeneration. Discover the impact.
9% of Brits switch to EVs or cycling as rules backfire
Labour's 2030 petrol car ban faces resistance as 91% of drivers refuse electric vehicles or cycling. Discover the barriers preventing widespread adoption in the UK.
697,000 Classic Car Owners Face Tax Threat
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a car tax shake-up targeting 697,000 classic vehicle owners. Learn how this potential 'tax grab' could impact Britain's motoring heritage.
Don't park under trees for 3 weeks, drivers warned
UK motorists urged to avoid parking near trees for three weeks as falling autumn leaves can cause serious vehicle damage. Learn how to protect your car.
Autumn Budget VAT Raid Could Target Taxi Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may impose VAT on private hire fares, risking a 20% price hike. Industry experts warn this could devastate the sector and reduce cab usage. Read the full analysis.
23 vehicles clamped in Smethwick clean-up operation
Sandwell Council clamps and removes 23 untaxed vehicles near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Report abandoned vehicles online to help clean up your area.
Bentley delays electric-only plans, keeps hybrids until 2030
Luxury carmaker Bentley postpones its electric-only strategy, now planning to offer hybrid powertrains alongside EVs until 2030 as market demand evolves.
£74m Logistics Hub Construction Begins in Stoke
Construction begins on state-of-the-art 330,000 sq ft logistics facility at Chatterley Valley, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Staffordshire's economy
Motability Scheme Overhaul Sparks Disabled Drivers Fears
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
Reeves scraps 2030 petrol car ban
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the 2030 petrol car ban, delays the ICE phase-out to 2035, and slams previous government's 'chaotic' approach to net zero targets.
Rachel Reeves' 6-Point Transport Revolution
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major transport reforms that could save drivers money while accelerating Britain's green transition. Discover how these changes will affect you.
Labour's Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax Plan Revealed
Exclusive analysis of Labour's potential pay-per-mile road tax system that could replace fuel duty and VED, creating a fairer charging model for the EV era.
Labour breaks silence on 2030 petrol car ban
The new Labour government has finally clarified its position on the controversial 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, revealing crucial details about exemptions and implementation plans that will affect millions of motorists.
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