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DVLA Blocks Dozens of '26' Plates as Crude, Political and Offensive Combinations Trigger Fresh Ban List

The DVLA has banned more than 400 number-plate combinations ahead of the 2026 '26' release, citing concerns over offensive, political and socially sensitive meanings.

International Business Times UK

Bedbound pensioner, 84, convicted of not insuring car she'll never use again

An 84-year-old woman who is bedbound and reliant on daily care has been convicted of a driving offence after failing to insure a car she will never drive again

Evening Standard

Pay-per-mile: From trackers to 'clocked' vehicles, all you need to know about the new electric car tax

Government plans for electric vehicles explained: how the 500,000 London EV drivers will pay and how their bills will be calculated

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Teenager gets criminal conviction over £1.67 bill on surprise birthday gift in new fast-track court scandal

The prosecution of the teenager happened in the controversial Single Justice Procedure

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Prince Andrew Drops His ‘Duke of York’ Plates as Epstein Scandal Fallout Deepens

Prince Andrew has removed his trademark “Duke of York” car plates, signaling another quiet retreat from public life amid ongoing controversy.

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Pensioner with dementia in care home convicted in fast-track courts over unpaid £43 car bill

The pensioner’s conviction is the latest scandal to emerge from the controversial Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

New blood donor prompt for those applying for driving licence

People will be reminded of the importance of giving blood in official DVLA emails.

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DVLA announce unexpected change on driving licence applications

The move is hoped to get more young people to take a potentially lifesaving step

The Independent UK

‘£850 to skip the queue’: how scammers are exploiting driving test delays

Criminals claim there are ways to get a licence without exams. Accepting puts you at risk of identity theft and even prison

The Guardian - UK

The DVLA is set to make a big number plate change this week

Prices for the personalised number plates will go as high as £799

The Independent UK

What You Need to Know About Car Scrapping in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

When your vehicle reaches the end of its road-worthy life, car scrapping becomes an inevitable reality. Whether due to extensive damage, high repair costs, or simply old age, knowing how to properly dispose of your vehicle is crucial for both legal compliance and environmental responsibility. This comprehensive guide will walk…

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Teenager in hospital battling eating disorder convicted of not paying car insurance in latest shock SJP case

The teenager’s harsh criminal conviction came through the controversial Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

Reports of licence plate cloning rise by a third in two years

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart warned the increase is a result of ‘wider criminality’.

Evening Standard

MAD 4 1T: the obsessive collectors who pay big money for personalised number plates

Customised plates often cost more than the car – and yet the number of people queueing up to buy them is at an all‑time high. What’s the appeal?

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International Business Times UK

DVLA Warning: Britons Risk £1,000 Fines and Disqualification Over 'Honest' Licence Errors – Check Yours Before It's Too Late

Britons face £1,000 fines and bans over simple DVLA errors in 2025. Check your photocard expiry, update details via GOV.UK, and avoid personal finance hits from expired licences.

The Independent UK

DVLA warning for drivers ahead of new rule change

The DVLA issued the warning ahead of the introduction of the new ‘75’-plated cars

Evening Standard

DVLA makes massive change to classic car registrations - are you affected?

The government say they want to cut the red tape to make owning and maintaining classic cars easier

International Business Times UK

DVLA Car Registration Updates: What They've Changed For The First Time In 40 Years And Who Will Be Affected

DVLA updates decades-old policies, letting classic cars keep original identity after repairs, modifications, or electric conversions starting 26 August 2025.

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Christopher Biggins ‘depressed and infuriated’ after driving ban over failed eye test

The actor was required to undergo an optical assessment when renewing his licence due to his age

The Independent UK

Christopher Biggins says he’s ‘infuriated’ after driving licence is stripped over eye test

Pantomine actor, 76, said he passed three separate eye tests but DVLA has not renewed his license

The Independent UK

The electric cars you can get a discount for as government extends grant scheme

Twenty-two vehicles are now eligible for the electric car grant

International Business Times UK

Major DVLA Driving Licence Changes 2025: Thousands Will Be Affected - What You Need To Know

Over-70s face mandatory medical checks to renew, aiming to boost road safety amid 1,633 deaths in 2024

Evening Standard

Woman gets criminal conviction for not insuring motorbike when hospitalised with mental health crisis

The woman says she was in hospital with a mental health crisis when the insurance wasn’t paid

Evening Standard

Pensioner with cancer gets criminal conviction over £27 of unpaid tax on dead husband's car

The grieving widow mistakenly didn’t pay the tax as she also battled cancer

The Guardian - UK

DVLA insists my van was scrapped … that’s news to me as it’s passed its MOT

When I tried to renew tax I was told I had to send evidence vehicle was still running, and investigation would take weeks

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