tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-02-04T11:30:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mot-fraudsters-handed-suspended-sentences-for-untested-vehicles 2026-02-04T11:30:00+00:00 MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motor-insurance-taskforce-report 2025-12-10T10:14:24+00:00 Motor Insurance Taskforce report Government will continue its work to deliver against the actions set out in the Motor Insurance Taskforce final report. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/company-selling-dangerous-motorcycle-helmets-handed-large-fines 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00 Company selling dangerous motorcycle helmets handed large fines Bikers Lifestyle Ltd has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after selling motorcycle helmets that "catastrophically failed" safety tests. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motor-insurance 2024-10-16T16:03:00+01:00 Motor insurance Cross-government taskforce created to evaluate the impact of increased insurance costs on consumers and industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-bring-together-industry-experts-and-consumer-champions-to-tackle-spiralling-costs-for-drivers 2024-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 Ministers bring together industry experts and consumer champions to tackle spiralling costs for drivers New taskforce is a major step forward in getting a fair deal for UK drivers by rooting out factors that increase costs for car insurance industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/vehicle-regulations 2024-05-16T12:00:02+01:00 Vehicle regulations A new strategy outlines the government's approach to regulating cars, vans, motorcycles and other vehicles sold in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-evidence-launched-on-how-to-future-proof-classic-cars-and-back-drivers 2024-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 Call for evidence launched on how to future-proof classic cars and back drivers Have your say on potential changes to registering historic, classic, rebuilt, and electrically converted vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-committed-to-mot-modernisation-as-consultation-concludes 2024-01-25T09:30:14+00:00 Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform for MOTs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tras-recommendation-to-revoke-measure-on-alloy-wheels-accepted 2023-12-15T10:21:09+00:00 TRA’s recommendation to revoke measure on alloy wheels accepted The decision to revoke an anti-dumping measure on one-piece cast alloy wheels from China could save UK consumers around £3 million annually. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposed-changes-to-make-mots-fit-for-the-future 2023-01-18T09:30:06+00:00 Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future Views sought on options to improve MOT testing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorists-to-avoid-annual-eu-price-hike-thanks-to-brexit-powers 2022-04-25T16:40:00+01:00 Motorists to avoid annual EU price hike thanks to Brexit powers Controversial EU Vnuk motor insurance law one step closer to being removed from British law, as bill passes through Parliament. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hgv-operators-can-now-use-aerodynamic-features-and-longer-cabs-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-and-emissions 2022-02-14T09:30:01+00:00 HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features and longer cabs to reduce fuel consumption and emissions Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/zz-top-kermit-and-the-beast-among-most-unusual-car-names-dvla-reveals 2021-12-07T10:24:00+00:00 ZZ Top, Kermit, and The Beast among most unusual car names DVLA reveals Research by DVLA shows that 1 in 6 motorists have named their car, with 27% of those surveyed admitting they had given their motor a moniker. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/my-parrot-destroyed-my-vehicle-registration-certificate-among-most-unusual-reasons-shared-when-getting-a-replacement 2021-09-29T09:30:00+01:00 My parrot destroyed my vehicle registration certificate among most unusual reasons shared when getting a replacement The most unusual reasons people have shared with DVLA for needing a replacement vehicle registration certificate (V5C) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/european-motor-insurance-directive-removal-of-vnuk-from-uk-law 2021-06-29T12:09:00+01:00 European motor insurance directive: removal of Vnuk from UK law The Hon. Member for Wellingborough has introduced a private member's bill to remove Vnuk from UK legislation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-plan-to-scrap-eu-law-ensuring-british-drivers-avoid-50-a-year-insurance-hike 2021-02-21T00:15:10+00:00 Government announces plan to scrap EU law, ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike Controversial EU Vnuk motor insurance law may be removed from British law. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/show-your-vehicle-some-tlc-in-lockdown 2021-02-12T13:57:00+00:00 Show your vehicle some TLC in lockdown Highways England and partners are today encouraging road users to carry out regular vehicle maintenance and checks during the current national lockdown. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-style-driving-licences-and-number-plates-mark-one-year-anniversary-of-brexit-as-eu-flag-is-removed 2021-01-31T00:15:00+00:00 New-style driving licences and number plates mark one-year anniversary of Brexit as EU flag is removed To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the government unveils new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/online-duplicate-log-book-service-launched 2020-09-30T09:08:00+01:00 Online duplicate log book service launched The time it takes motorists to receive a duplicate log book (V5C) has been slashed from 6 weeks to just 5 days, as a result of a new online service launched this week by DVLA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-standards-to-improve-safety-for-taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-passengers 2020-07-21T00:15:08+01:00 New standards to improve safety for taxi and private hire vehicle passengers New standards for taxi and private hire vehicles sector will protect passengers.