Rachel Reeves Confirms Fuel Duty Cut Extended to Support Drivers Monday, June 1, 2026 fuel tax drivers labour hmrc duty petrol diesel reeves starmer HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed an extension of the temporary 5p per litre (ppl) fuel duty cut until January 2027, following a recent update by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The reduction, initially … Read More
Rachel Reeves Urged to Introduce Fuel Duty Rebate for Key Drivers Sunday, May 31, 2026 fuelduty haulage transport inflation supplychain drivers rebate commercialvehicles costrise government Rachel Reeves has been strongly urged to implement significant changes that would prevent businesses from facing increased fuel costs. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the Labour Party government to introduce … Read More
New Mandatory Eyesight and Cognitive Tests Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 drivers eyesight cognitive road safety government licence elderly assessment renewal accidents The UK government is considering introducing two significant mandatory tests for drivers aged 70 and above across England. Currently, there are over 6.3 million full licence holders aged 70 and over in Great Britain, a number … Read More
HMRC Announces Crucial Increase in Mileage Allowance to 55p per Mile for Cars and Vans Friday, May 22, 2026 hmrc mileage allowance drivers business vehicles reimbursement tax revenue martinlewis HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced a significant update to the mileage allowance for employees and self-employed individuals using their personal vehicles for work purposes. The mileage rate has been increased from … Read More
Speed Camera Vans Catch Hundreds of Drivers on Birmingham’s Busiest A Roads Thursday, May 21, 2026 speeding enforcement westmidlands roads safety drivers birmingham cameras traffic police West Midlands Police have deployed speed camera vans on the region’s busiest A roads, resulting in hundreds of drivers being caught for speeding. These enforcement efforts target heavily trafficked routes used daily by … Read More
Rachel Reeves Announces New £1 Tax Charge Relief for Thousands of Drivers Thursday, May 21, 2026 fuel tax haulage drivers costofliving duty relief economy hauliers chancellor Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled key measures aimed at easing financial pressures for drivers and businesses amid rising fuel costs. Speaking in the Commons, Starmer confirmed the extension of a temporary 5p … Read More