Law & Legislation

Drink-Drive deaths fall to historic low but progress is slowing

Drink-Drive deaths fall to historic low but...

Jul 31, 2026No Comments

The number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) in drink-drive collisions in Great Britain has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to

Cargo crime threat rises across UK and Europe

Cargo crime threat rises across UK and Euro...

Jul 22, 2026No Comments

The growing threat of organised cargo crime across the UK and Europe is putting greater focus on the importance of secure HGV parking, with transport

Repeat drug driving revealed 5 times higher than drink-driving

Drug driving offences overtake drink drivin...

Jul 13, 2026No Comments

Drug driving offences have overtaken drink driving offences for the first time, according to new analysis by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, prompting renewed calls

Toyota and JLR urge EU to include UK, Japan and Turkey in Industrial Accelerator Act

Toyota and JLR urge EU to include UK, Japan...

Jun 11, 2026Comments off

Toyota Motor Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata has called on the European Union to extend local content status under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to

Repeat drug driving revealed 5 times higher than drink-driving

Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher...

May 19, 2026Comments off

More than 12,300 motorists have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions over the last 11 years, according to new analysis by RAC.

First hydrogen ICE powered truck passes MOT

First hydrogen ICE powered truck passes MOT

May 07, 2026Comments off

Metier Technologies has announced a major breakthrough for the UK hydrogen transport sector after its H2ICE demonstrator vehicle successfully passed its MOT, making it one

HMRC to appeal on public EV charging VAT ruling

HMRC to appeal on public EV charging VAT ru...

Apr 22, 2026Comments off

The decision by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to appeal a landmark VAT ruling on public EV charging has reignited debate about fairness, affordability and

Logistics critical to success of government's industrial strategy

How increased scrutiny is changing UK logis...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

The UK’s £170 billion logistics sector employs more than eight percent of the nation’s workforce, moving goods that keep businesses, retailers, and households functioning. With

How will the incoming change to VED affect business fleets?

How will the incoming change to VED affect ...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

Informally known as road tax, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is an annual tax on most vehicles in the UK that applies to cars, vans, lorries,

IVECO launches Stolen Vehicle Assistance for enhanced van security

IVECO launches Stolen Vehicle Assistance fo...

Mar 11, 2026Comments off

Across Europe, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) now face a tenfold higher risk of theft compared to passenger cars, with rental vehicles nearly doubling that risk.