tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-04-23T11:11:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme-government-response 2026-04-23T11:11:00+01:00 Automated passenger services permitting scheme: government response The safety of automated passenger services (APS) will be independently assessed, monitored and enforced to ensure they operate responsibly in Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-to-cut-costs-for-businesses-drive-growth-and-clean-up-uk-roads 2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00 £1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-service-to-save-millions-with-boost-to-electrify-nhs-fleet 2026-02-27T00:01:00+00:00 Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses 2026-02-25T00:02:00+00:00 Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses Flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-that-electric-feeling-new-campaign-launched-to-show-savings-and-benefits-of-going-electric 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00 Get that electric feeling: new campaign launched to show savings and benefits of going electric Over 50,000 UK drivers have made savings of up to £3,750 on a new electric vehicle and £1,400 a year on running costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-british-business-as-government-slashes-cost-of-electric-lorries-by-up-to-120000 2026-01-06T00:01:03+00:00 Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000 We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/four-more-ev-models-qualify-for-3750-discount-under-electric-car-grant-as-government-pumps-an-extra-15-billion-into-the-switch-to-electric 2025-12-03T00:01:06+00:00 Four more EV models qualify for £3,750 discount under Electric Car Grant as government pumps an extra £1.5 billion into the switch to electric Government doubles the number of models available for the top ECG discount. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-sunderland-made-nissan-leaf-qualifies-for-3750-discount-under-governments-ev-grant-in-a-boost-for-north-east-manufacturing 2025-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing There are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/10-million-for-cutting-edge-tech-to-help-futureproof-englands-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-supply-and-keep-drivers-moving 2025-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 £10 million for cutting edge tech to help futureproof England’s electric vehicle chargepoint supply and keep drivers moving Companies have until 25 March 2026 to apply for the funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-electric-vehicle-chargepoints-surge-23-in-just-one-year 2025-10-30T15:31:48+00:00 Public electric vehicle chargepoints surge 23% in just one year There are now over 86,000 chargers on Britain’s roads, making it easier than ever for drivers to charge up and go.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-looks-to-slash-red-tape-to-make-charging-electric-vehicles-at-home-easier 2025-10-29T11:53:36+00:00 Government looks to slash red tape to make charging electric vehicles at home easier Reforms will open up affordable home charging to thousands more households tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drivers-to-save-up-to-3750-as-6-electric-car-models-added-to-government-grant-scheme 2025-08-28T00:00:00+01:00 Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme 28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-discounts-for-electric-vans-and-trucks-extended 2025-08-18T00:01:07+01:00 Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-car-prices-slashed-as-grant-scheme-expands-to-13-more-models 2025-08-09T00:00:00+01:00 Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-car-models-approved-for-1500-discount-to-turbocharge-the-move-to-electric 2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00 First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-ev-chargepoints-in-the-uk-grow-by-27-in-a-year 2025-07-24T15:47:54+01:00 Electric boost: EV chargepoints in the UK grow by 27% in a year News follows last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-steps-for-self-driving-vehicles-as-future-passengers-help-shape-self-driving-vehicles-law 2025-07-21T00:00:00+01:00 Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/electric-car-grant-launched 2025-07-15T12:58:57+01:00 Electric Car Grant launched Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/discount-of-up-to-3750-on-electric-cars-set-to-slash-costs-for-thousands 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-63-million-boost-for-britains-electric-vehicle-revolution 2025-07-13T00:01:03+01:00 New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport.