The Labour government could face fresh trouble just days into the new administration amid concerns electric vehicle sales targets are being missed. Keir Starmer’s party won a landslide victory last week, taking 412 seats in the House of Commons, forcing Rishi Sunak to resign as prime minister, while the Conservatives lost 251 seats in parliament. … Read more
Britons are bracing for a number of major legislative changes in the coming years, following Labour’s landslide victory in this week’s general election. Keir Starmer dominated the vote, winning 412 seats in a stunning election campaign that saw the Conservatives lose 250 seats and Rishi Sunak ousted as prime minister. With Labour set to take … Read more
CO2 emissions from vans in Britain have risen by 63% since 1990, a new analysis shows, as cars become cleaner. While more and more people are choosing to drive electric or plug-in hybrid cars, van drivers still prefer diesel as electric vans are much more expensive and have little choice of models. Those who do … Read more
Petrol stations operated by supermarket chains such as Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s contribute significantly to this price increase. ADVERTISEMENT Daily price comparisons in the UK show that retailers are slow to pass on savings to drivers. New research from automotive group RAC shows that British drivers now spend an average of around 20 cents … Read more
Drivers continue to be plagued by expensive petrol and diesel prices, with pundits bombarding major retailers and supermarkets with rising prices as Britain is distracted by the general election. Figures from the RAC show motorists are getting “an extremely bad deal” every time they fill up, with petrol currently costing an average of 146.238p per … Read more
The RAC says there is “no good reason” why prices have not been reduced, as wholesale costs have fallen since the end of April. The car group has called on the regulators to take action. By means of Daniel Binns, business reporter Monday June 17, 2024 07:42, UK Fuel retailers have been accused of using … Read more
Motorists are being warned of new changes to driving laws due to come into effect in the coming days, which could see petrol and diesel motorists hit with expensive fines for driving in several major British cities. Numerous driving laws have already been introduced this year, including new rules around parking cars on sidewalks, regulations … Read more
Experts have unveiled a 12-point plan to boost the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK. ChargeUK, Britain’s electric vehicle market leader, has published its election manifesto, calling on the next government to accelerate plans to install more EV chargers. ChargeUK has publicly committed to investing more than £6 billion by 2030 to … Read more
Motorists are being warned of four new low-emission zones that will start charging within weeks, meaning millions of motorists could face hefty fines. Major cities in the UK have taken steps to improve air quality, with many favoring emissions-based charging zones, while four new zones have been set up in Scotland. All vehicles entering a … Read more