Government Policy
UK risks chance to become global player in ...
The UK can become a global player in electric vehicle (EV) batteries if billions of pounds are invested now to build a battery supply chain,
Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-dri...
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans to address this underestimated social problem. Drink-drive
Government contradiction over red diesel re...
In his Spring Statement the Chancellor announced a 5p-a-litre cut in fuel duty. But, with the end of the rebate on red diesel coming in
Industry response to government EV Infrastr...
The government has announced its EV Infrastructure Strategy to ensure that there is adequate chargeing points across the UK by 2030. This has brought reponse
EV Infrastructure Strategy: tenfold expansi...
The UK’s charging network has been given a huge boost today (25 March 2022), as government unveils plans to support the UK market to reach 300,000 public electric
Spring Statement: Industry responds
Yesterday, 23rd March 2022, Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement. In it he stated that fuel duty will be cut by 5p until March 2023,
Record pump prices are hurting drivers and ...
It is possible that petrol and diesel prices are to rocket even further by 10p to 20p per litre this coming week. Howard Cox of
Elongated truck cabs get Government green l...
New truck cab designs that help to reduce fuel consumption have been approved for use on UK roads. The new rules will allow fleet operators
Government rejects Manchester’s plea to d...
A plea by mayor Andy Burnham for the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ) to become a non-charging scheme, to allow residents and businesses time
Treasury Committee: UK road pricing recomme...
Zero emission vehicles shouldn’t mean zero tax revenue, says Transport Committee. The UK faces an under-resourced and congested future unless the Government acts urgently to
