BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

I tried to sell my car but was told it had been written off

What looks like an example of cloning is explained by a typo in an insurer’s claims reference number

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

Pensioner, 82, convicted of not paying £35 in car tax when wife died

The pensioner prosecuted by the DVLA lives in the constituency of Tory leader Kemi Badenoch

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

As Starmer prepares to cut the number of quangos, what are they and what do they do?

The bodies, regularly created and axed by politicians, can help ministers demonstrate priorities and avoid blame

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Motorist fined nearly £40,000 for forgetting to tax his car with the DVLA

A magistrate handed out the staggering five-figure fine in a court hearing which was conducted in private

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

‘Humphrey' government AI assistant looks to slash UK public sector red tape

Humphrey will help unlock new efficiencies across government departments, including the NHS, HMRC and DVLA.

TechRadar · Jan 21, 2025

Police want access to driving licence database to catch more Far-Right Southport rioters by facial recognition

Violent disorder erupted in towns and cities in the UK last summer after the Southport stabbings

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

UK Government to announce change to driving licences to make ‘people’s lives easier’

THE UK Government is set to announce plans for digital UK driving licences next week, according to reports...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2025

UK Drivers Need To File Car Tax Ahead Of Fiscal Year Even If 'They Pay Nothing' Or Be Fined £2,500

DVLA has issued an urgent reminder about car tax, emphasising that all drivers must renew their tax on time, even if their vehicle is exempt from payment.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2025

5 New Laws UK Drivers Should Know About and 1 Reason Why Your License May Be Revoked

In 2025, UK drivers will face five new laws, including higher EV taxes, stricter HGV regulations, and increased BiK.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3, 2025

Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA, if they have concerns about their safety behind…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2024