Government Policy

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EV transition must come with help for fleet...

Jan 14, 2025Comments off

The Government’s review of plans to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 must include support for fleet operators, an

Repairing a pothole

Seven million more potholes to be filled in...

Jan 06, 2025Comments off

The UK government has announced a substantial investment of £1.6 billion for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to tackle the nation’s persistent pothole problem. This funding

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Rules for vehicle operators carrying out in...

Dec 18, 2024Comments off

The Department for Transport will be making legislative changes, at the earliest opportunity, to ensure the drivers’ hours rules meet international obligations. Ahead of these

Welsh Parliament

Welsh budget should recognise role of logis...

Dec 16, 2024Comments off

The Welsh government has published its draft budget for 2025-26 promising to “create the conditions for growth” and Josh Fenton, Policy Manager – Wales at

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EVUK reacts to NAO report on charge point r...

Dec 13, 2024Comments off

Zapmap’s latest annual survey showed that 61% of EV drivers think the charging network has improved, but there were still concerns as have been identified

Three HGVs on a road, Boosting driver retention

Government plans to expand the MYVT Service

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

The UK Government’s Manage Your Vehicle Testing (MYVT) service, launched last year, is set to undergo significant enhancements aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility for

Houses of Parliament

Government confirms consultation on ZEV Man...

Nov 27, 2024Comments off

Last week, 20th November 2024, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hosted a roundtable with automotive and charging industry leaders

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IMI urges response to Industrial Strategy C...

Nov 12, 2024Comments off

As part of its commitment to attracting and retaining automotive talent, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy

Electric car being charged up

2030 ICE Ban: Why consumer engagement and i...

Nov 07, 2024Comments off

With the 2030 ICE Ban looking to be put back in motion, the UK government and EV industry has little more than five years to

Houses of Parliament

Industry reaction to last week’s Budget

Nov 06, 2024Comments off

PHEV’s affected as well as DCPUs but Used Car Market will Benefit Contrasting comments have been voiced across the automotive industry following last week’s budget.