UK Set for First Fuel Duty Rise in 16 Years, Costing Drivers an Extra £3,400 Over a Lifetime Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … Read More
New UK Petrol Station Rule From September to Cost Drivers £156 Annually Sunday, March 15, 2026 fuel duty uk petrol drivers costs labour government prices families From September, UK motorists are set to experience a costly change at petrol stations, with families potentially paying an additional £156 a year due to a planned fuel duty increase. According to fresh analysis from the … Read More
Petrol Stations to Face Increased Scrutiny Amid Rising Fuel Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 petrol fuel prices cma monitoring middleeast conflict wholesale tax drivers Drivers are being alerted that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will intensify its oversight of petrol stations following allegations that some garages are exploiting the ongoing Middle East conflict to increase … Read More
DVLA Urges Drivers Not to Panic If Driving Licence Is Lost Thursday, February 26, 2026 dvla drivinglicence replacement drivers uk motorists application licencephoto lostlicence advice The DVLA has issued an important reminder to drivers not to worry if they misplace their driving licence before heading out. In a recent social media post, the agency urged motorists to double-check they have all essential … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Warned of New 21mph Speeding Fines Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham drivers speeding fines speedlimits 20mph zones trafficsafety enforcement police Drivers in Birmingham are facing fines even when driving well below the traditional 30mph limit on certain roads. With the rise of 20mph zones throughout the city, many motorists are being caught out, sometimes driving just … Read More
Halfords Issues Warning to 1.2 Million UK Drivers Risking £1,000 Fine and Licence Points Thursday, February 12, 2026 halfords mot drivers uk finance fines safety vehicle licence inspection Halfords has raised serious concerns for over 1.2 million drivers in the UK who could face a £1,000 fine and six points on their driving licence for driving without a valid MOT. This alarming figure highlights a significant … Read More