Bogus parking wardens issue fake fine to steal debit card in cashpoint scam in London borough Authorities ‘ extremely concerned’ by people impersonating parking attendants to carry out scam Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025
Autistic teenager gets 'extremely distressing' criminal conviction over Christmas gift The boy’s mother told the court she is “deeply disappointed” at his treatment Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025
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 · Dec 8, 2025
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 · Dec 6, 2025
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 Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
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 Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025
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. The Fashion Central · Oct 29, 2025
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 · Oct 25, 2025
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 · Oct 13, 2025
New blood donor prompt for those applying for driving licence People will be reminded of the importance of giving blood in official DVLA emails. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
‘£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 · Oct 12, 2025
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 · Oct 5, 2025
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… inkl · Sep 26, 2025
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 · Sep 20, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 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’.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 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?
International Business Times UK · Sep 1, 2025 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 · Aug 26, 2025 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 · Aug 21, 2025 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 · Aug 21, 2025 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.
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 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 · Aug 20, 2025 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 · Aug 15, 2025 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 · Aug 12, 2025 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 · Aug 10, 2025 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