Government Policy

Hands-Free mobile phone while driving, Emergency Alert Test

AA advice for drivers – Emergency Alert T...

Sep 01, 2025Comments off

On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert system. If you’re driving at that time,

Six further cars added to Electric Car Grant

Six further cars added to Electric Car Gran...

Aug 28, 2025Comments off

The UK government has today expanded its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, adding six new electric vehicle models eligible for discount—two of which qualify for

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support electrifying UK fleets, Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs

Electric Car Grant lacks clarity, risks slo...

Aug 21, 2025Comments off

Mike Thompson from Leasing Options on the government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) and concerns around the rollout so far: “The announcement of the new

Logistics UK call for permanent solution for Operation Brock

Logistics UK call for permanent solution fo...

Aug 20, 2025Comments off

Ahead of this weekend’s bank holiday in England and Wales, when experts predict up to 18 million car journeys will be completed, business group Logistics

Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Government discounts for electric vans and ...

Aug 18, 2025Comments off

Thousands of drivers and businesses across the country are set to benefit from lower prices as the Government has today (18 August) confirmed vital funding

CPT response to MP's call for free bus travel for under 22s

CPT response to MP’s call for free bu...

Aug 13, 2025Comments off

The House of Commons Transport Committee 1 has published a report this morning on ‘Buses Connecting Communities’. The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support electrifying UK fleets, Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs

£650m EV boost welcomed – but where’s ...

Jul 21, 2025Comments off

Tom Rowlands, Corpay’s MD, Global EV Solutions, including UK brand, Allstar provides insight into how the recently announced policy by the government to support EV

Next steps for self-driving vehicles

Next steps for self-driving vehicles

Jul 21, 2025Comments off

The public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to make

£1 Billion Boost to Repair Britain’s Run Down Transport Infrastructure

£1billion investment to repair UK roads, b...

Jun 18, 2025Comments off

The Chancellor has unveiled a £1 billion “Structures Fund” to restore distressed transport infrastructure across England, backed by a further £590 million to advance the long‑promised Lower Thames

New Licence Rules for Heavier Electric Vans Introduced

New Licence Rules for Heavier Electric Vans...

Jun 10, 2025Comments off

Updated driving licence regulations for zero-emission vehicles come into effect today (10 June 2025), making the switch to electric vans simpler for drivers. Under the