UK Waterborne Freight Data: What It Means for Drivers
Official Department for Transport figures track how goods move through UK ports, affecting supply chains and vehicle part availability nationwide.
29 Jul 2026
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The latest UK motoring announcements from the DVLA, DVSA, the Department for Transport and beyond, explained for drivers.
MOT pass rates 2025: the models that pass most and least
Official DVSA MOT test data for 2025 shows which car models pass first time most and least often, led by the FERRARI 488 at 98.2%.
29 Jul 2026
Vehicle crime hotspots: where car crime is highest in Leeds
Official police data for May 2026 shows which city centres reported the most vehicle crime, led by Leeds with 76 reported offences within about a mile of the centre.
29 Jul 2026
MOT fraudsters avoid jail after passing 223 untested vehicles
An MOT tester and a mechanic have received suspended sentences and up to 300 hours of unpaid work after fraudulently certifying 223 vehicles that were never inspected.
29 Jul 2026
Cheaper bus travel for millions as fares capped at £2
Bus single fares in England outside London will be capped at £2 from 1 January 2027, replacing the current £3 cap, backed by £400 million of government funding.
28 Jul 2026
Mercedes-AMG A45 S bows out with £68,000 Final Edition
Mercedes-AMG is ending production of the A45 S hot hatch after seven years, marking the occasion with a limited Final Edition priced at £68,000.
27 Jul 2026
UK Government Puts £7.3m Into Zero-Emission Flight Projects
The Department for Transport has awarded £7.3 million across eight projects designed to accelerate the move to zero-emission aviation in the UK.
23 Jul 2026
£2 bus fares to be introduced in England from January 2027
Single bus fares in England will be capped at £2 beginning in January 2027.
22 Jul 2026
Environment Agency Leads Waste Crime Crackdown in Cumbria
A major multi-agency operation in Cumbria is targeting waste crime, with the Environment Agency coordinating enforcement across the region.
21 Jul 2026
How UK Drivers Travel Daily: DfT Seeks Public Input
The Department for Transport is gathering public feedback to improve how it measures and reports daily travel habits across Great Britain.
15 Jul 2026
UK Vehicle Licensing Data Now Available as Free Downloads
The Department for Transport publishes detailed UK vehicle licensing statistics as free CSV files, giving anyone access to the full picture of registered vehicles nationwide.
15 Jul 2026
Transport Secretary in EU talks over summer border checks
The Transport Secretary has held talks with an EU commissioner to smooth border crossings ahead of the summer holiday season.
14 Jul 2026
UK Transport Emissions: What 2024 Official Figures Mean for Drivers
The Department for Transport's 2024 environmental statistics set out how much each transport mode contributes to UK greenhouse gas and air pollutant totals.
14 Jul 2026
Free bus travel for under-16s coming to England this August
Children aged 5 to 15 in England will be able to travel on buses for free throughout August 2026, under a government cost of living measure.
9 Jul 2026
UK Government Works on Faster Transport Activity Data
The Department for Transport is developing quicker ways to measure how people and goods move around the UK.
8 Jul 2026
UK Ship Register Updates to May 2026
The Department for Transport has published its latest monthly figures on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register, covering data up to May 2026.
8 Jul 2026
UK Sets Rules on How Self-Driving Cars Can Be Marketed
New UK regulations define exactly which terms manufacturers may use when describing authorised self-driving vehicles on sale in Great Britain.
7 Jul 2026
UK Ports Policy Statement Laid Before Parliament
The Department for Transport has laid an amended national policy statement for ports before Parliament, setting out the framework for major port development decisions in England.
6 Jul 2026
£22 million funding to secure Brighton's coastal arches
The UK government has announced a £22 million investment for Brighton's coastal Victorian arches.
6 Jul 2026
UK Transport Network Climate Resilience: What the Data Shows
The Department for Transport has assessed how weather and climate change affect UK transport infrastructure, identifying gaps in resilience data and setting out recommended next steps.
2 Jul 2026
Heathrow Expansion: What the Economic Modelling Shows
Official government modelling has examined the broader economic consequences of expanding Heathrow Airport using advanced spatial analysis techniques.
30 Jun 2026
DVLA Scam Warning: How to Spot Fake Emails and Texts
The DVLA has issued guidance to help motorists identify and avoid scams delivered by email, text message and other channels.
27 Jun 2026
DVLA launches campaign to crack down on untaxed vehicles
The DVLA has unveiled a new awareness campaign using a talking clamp character to remind drivers of the consequences of not taxing their vehicles.
25 Jun 2026
Thousands more driving tests to be added every month
The Transport Secretary has announced measures to release thousands of additional driving test slots each month, aiming to cut the lengthy waits facing learner drivers across the UK.
24 Jun 2026
Theory Test to Include CPR and Defibrillator Questions from 2026
From 2026, learner drivers will face new theory test questions on CPR and defibrillator use, in a bid to raise cardiac arrest survival rates on UK roads.
22 Jun 2026
DVSA Names New Chief Executive to Cut Test Backlog
Beverley Warmington has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the DVSA, with a brief to reduce driving test waiting times and improve services for learners.
21 Jun 2026
DVSA bans third-party driving test booking from 12 May
Learner drivers in the UK must now book and manage their own driving tests directly, following a DVSA crackdown on unofficial third-party booking services.
19 Jun 2026
UK Transport Emissions Data: What the Official Figures Show
The Department for Transport has published updated energy and environment data tables covering fuel consumption and emissions across all major transport modes.
11 Jun 2026
UK Cycling and Walking Strategy Sets Out £4.5bn Investment Plan
The government has published its third cycling and walking investment strategy, committing £4.5 billion to active travel infrastructure across the UK.
10 Jun 2026
£4.5bn Plan to Create 5,000 Cycling Routes and 10,000 Crossings
The government has confirmed a £4.5 billion investment to deliver 5,000 new walking and cycling routes and 10,000 safer road crossings over five years.
9 Jun 2026
New pothole rules to end 'patch-up' fixes on UK roads
Councils across the UK will face tougher requirements to prove they are properly repairing potholes and maintaining roads for the long term.
8 Jun 2026