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Industry Rise in number of UK drivers struggling to pay car tax bills

Rise in number of UK drivers struggling to pay car tax bills

The number of Direct Debits cancelled through a lack of funds is on the rise.
By James Fossdyke 09 March 2023
Safety UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

And more than 350 under-16s were caught driving without insurance.
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022
Lifestyle Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Around four million tickets were issued in just six months last year.
By James Fossdyke 12 January 2022
Government DVLA boss grilled by MPs over delayed response times

DVLA boss grilled by MPs over delayed response times

Julie Lennard was quizzed about slow processing of licence and registration applications.
By James Fossdyke 27 July 2021
Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

It comes as a new agreement allows drivers to hit EU roads without extra paperwork.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2021
Green Green number plates arrive on UK roads to raise electric car awareness

Green number plates arrive on UK roads to raise electric car awareness

The green 'flashes' on number plates will mark out zero-emission cars.
By James Fossdyke 09 December 2020
Someone paid £128,000 for this ‘O 10’ registration plate

Someone paid £128,000 for this ‘O 10’ registration plate

A simple item with a simple story.
By Matthew Crisara 17 November 2020
UK driving licence expiry dates extended amid coronavirus crisis

UK driving licence expiry dates extended amid coronavirus crisis

Some drivers won't need to renew until November 2021.
By James Fossdyke 09 November 2020
Green These are the new 'green' 70 reg number plates

These are the new 'green' 70 reg number plates

Nissan is showcasing the new green number plates before they arrive in the autumn.
By Dominik Wilde 31 August 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning DVLA number plate auction pulls in £2 million on first day

DVLA number plate auction pulls in £2 million on first day

Punters are still buying private registrations, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 27 July 2020
Number of tickets issued by private parking firms rises again

Number of tickets issued by private parking firms rises again

Figures suggest private firms are issuing eight times more tickets than a decade ago.
By James Fossdyke 13 July 2020
Green Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'

Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'

The new number plates will come in this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
Safety Driving with depression could land you with a big fine

Driving with depression could land you with a big fine

Failing to declare a mental health issue that impacts your driving could cost you £1,000.
By Dominik Wilde 20 March 2020
Car makers offer huge discounts ahead of March plate change

Car makers offer huge discounts ahead of March plate change

Now's the time to bag yourself a bargain.
By James Fossdyke 11 February 2020
Official Record-breaking DVLA number plate auction happening this month

Record-breaking DVLA number plate auction happening this month

More personalised plates are available than ever.
By Dominik Wilde 16 January 2020
Government Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

It's the first time evasion has fallen since the paper tax disc was abolished.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
Safety Seven in 10 new drivers scared to go it alone

Seven in 10 new drivers scared to go it alone

And four percent say they never gained confidence in their abilities after passing their tests.
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Safety More than 5,000 caught drink-driving more than once in just four years

More than 5,000 caught drink-driving more than once in just four years

Road safety charity Brake is calling for action to stamp out the offence.
By James Fossdyke 29 August 2019
Weird One in three Brits fancy a car with 'provocative' 69 plate

One in three Brits fancy a car with 'provocative' 69 plate

Snap poll finds Brits love a "cheeky" private registration.
By James Fossdyke 28 August 2019
Government Gov earns £12.4 million in SORN violations last year, data shows

Gov earns £12.4 million in SORN violations last year, data shows

Analysis of official data reveals thousands guilty of failing to meet insurance requirements in 2018.
By James Fossdyke 07 June 2019
Safety Learners in Peterborough most likely to have points on licences

Learners in Peterborough most likely to have points on licences

Scottish learners, meanwhile, are the least likely to have points.
By James Fossdyke 25 April 2019
Safety Mancunians most likely to be banned from driving

Mancunians most likely to be banned from driving

Greater Manchester tops the charts for driving bans, with several Welsh regions close behind.
By James Fossdyke 28 March 2019
Government New law is designed to clamp down on rogue parking firms

New law is designed to clamp down on rogue parking firms

The laws increase regulation of the parking industry and improve consumers' ability to appeal.
By James Fossdyke 19 March 2019
Government launches new campaign to deter car tax evasion

Government launches new campaign to deter car tax evasion

Almost 95,000 fines were doled out for failing to tax a vehicle in London last year.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2019
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