DfT reports rise in road deaths
The Department for Transport has reported a modest rise in road deaths in Great Britain last year. Provisional statistics based on data supplied by police forces by November 2024 have […]
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Fall in EV charging costs offset by VED taxes
A fall in peak-time EV charging costs has been offset by the introduction of road tax for electric vehicles, according to the latest AA EV Recharge Report. It found that […]
EV charging costs 6p per mile cheaper than fuel
EV charging costs are up to 6p per mile cheaper than average fuel costs, according to The AA’s EV Recharge Report for March 2025. Fuel prices have not fallen as […]
ZEV Mandate reforms welcomed by industry
The industry has largely responded positively to the government’s announcement that ZEV Mandate rules would be relaxed. It has announced greater flexibility around EV sales targets, while stating that hybrids […]
Public charging tax will slow EV switch – The AA
The AA is urging the government to cut public charging tax from 20% to five at the Spring Statement to boost EV sales. This comes after its EV Recharge Report […]
Smart motorways safest roads in the country – National Highways
Smart motorways are the safest roads in the country in terms of deaths or serious injury, according the fourth stocktake report published by National Highways. The stocktake report is published […]
Drug driving legislation outdated – The AA
The AA is urging the government to update drug driving legislation in the UK when it introduces the Crime and Policing Bill later this week. It is partnering with D.tec International, […]
Government rules out Graduated Driving Licences
The UK government has ruled out introducing graduated driving licences for young drivers, despite pressure from a number of road safety bodies. Speaking during a parliamentary debate this week, future […]
Committee labels UK roads a national embarrassment
A new report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has labelled UK roads a national embarrassment and said the government does not have a long-term plan for fixing them. It […]
Advanced pothole repair technology key to road maintenance
The Pothole Partnership has called for greater use of innovation and advanced pothole repair technology to deliver more long-lasting repairs. The partnership is made up of The AA, British Cycling, […]
Headlight glare is blinding drivers – The AA
Research from The AA has revealed that LED headlight glare is blinding drivers, but the government says there is no evidence this is leading to more collisions. According to The AA, […]
EV charging costs cheaper than petrol – AA
A new report from The AA has revealed that electric vehicle charging prices remained static from October to November, while fuel prices were up 1.5%. Its EV Recharge Report found […]