Hybrid drivers hit with double tax from 2028
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.
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.
Newly released archives reveal a 1992 row where PM John Major joked being shouted at by Irish Justice Minister Padraig Flynn was 'like the House of Commons' over Northern Ireland security cooperation.
Newly-released documents detail how the White House aimed to prevent a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams' hand during his historic 1995 Belfast visit. Discover the diplomatic manoeuvres.
Prince William's candid 2025 chat with Eugene Levy reveals hope after a 'brutal' year for the royals, marked by King Charles and Kate's cancer battles. Discover the future King's vision for change.
The Department for Infrastructure unveils a draft plan to cut vehicle noise pollution, including speed restrictions in 10 areas. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Major changes from January 1, 2026, will restrict the new car models available in Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. Find out how this impacts your next vehicle purchase.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies ISA inheritance rules. Your tax-free savings could be subject to a 40% HMRC charge upon death. Learn how to protect your assets.
UK considers new driving laws for over-70s as data reveals they represent 13% of road fatalities. Read the full report findings and potential changes.
Major European broadcasters boycott Eurovision 2026 after EBU confirms Israel's place. Discover which countries have withdrawn and why. Read the full story.
Jaguar announces its first fully electric vehicle for next year as it turns 90. The news comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile levy for EV drivers from 2028.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile levy for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 2028. Find out how it works and what it means for your wallet.
New research reveals a significant shift in the UK and European EV market, with trust in Chinese brands rising as Tesla's novelty fades. Discover the data and the impact of the new pay-per-mile levy.
Cash-poor pensioners could be charged 8% interest on deferred payments for Labour's new 'high value council tax surcharge'. Experts warn of a debt trap for asset-rich retirees.
Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo launch tax rebate to counter new EV and hybrid pay-per-mile levy announced in Autumn Budget. Find out how drivers will be affected from 2028.
A Birmingham hotel chairman brands the new tourist levy in the 2025 budget 'disastrous' for hospitality, fearing increased costs and administrative chaos.
Simon Levy, 40, appears at the Old Bailey accused of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The case continues in February 2026.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirms the sugar tax is expanding to milk-based drinks and lowering the threshold. Discover the 17 popular beverages affected.
West of England leaders endorse a proposed tourist tax on overnight stays to fund transport and local projects. Find out how this could transform the region's visitor economy.
Liverpool's £2 overnight visitor charge will proceed after the government rejected a legal challenge. The levy, expected to generate millions, will boost the city's visitor economy.
English mayors including Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham gain powers to impose a tourist tax on hotel stays to fund local projects, despite hospitality sector opposition.
A 40-year-old man faces charges for murdering two women and raping a third in separate London attacks. Follow the latest court developments.
The UK government will extend the sugar tax to pre-packaged milkshakes and milky coffees from January 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how this affects you.
Co-op invests £70m to create 7,000 life-changing apprenticeships by 2030, focusing on retail, care, and deprived communities. Find out how to apply for these new roles.
SNP calls for windfall tax on banks to fund £300 energy bill reduction, citing Margaret Thatcher's similar proposal. Will Labour act in Autumn Budget?
Home Office discloses 77 unresolved Troubles-era deaths in England as MPs debate new legacy legislation, ending immunity for terrorists and establishing an independent commission.
The UK government introduces new Troubles legislation to investigate unsolved killings and provide answers for bereaved families. Learn about the new Legacy Commission.
A projected £119.8 million deficit in the West Midlands transport budget has been drastically reduced to £38.3 million. Discover the measures taken to secure the region's transport future.
Chloe McGee, Shay Duffy, Alan McCluskey, Dylan Commins, and Chloe Hipson died in a tragic collision in Co Louth. Read the latest on the investigation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may extend the sugar tax to bottled coffees, potentially increasing prices by 5%. Discover how this affects your favourite Starbucks and Costa drinks.