City minister accused of ignoring £2bn car finance tax loophole Critics say banks will be able to avoid tax on compensation payouts to victims of £11bn loans scandal
Why it has not been so easy being green for the white van in the UK Electric van sales are behind government targets, but those fleets that have switched are seeing a real difference
Petrol prices vary wildly from one filling station to the next. Why? From postcode pricing to slow-falling wholesale costs, the price you pay at the pump depends less on petrol itself than on where – and when – you fill up
Dartford Crossing: drivers warned over scam websites that lead to fines Thousands of people thought they paid the Dart Charge, but only realised when they got a penalty charge notice
Anna Tims’ dishonours list: the not-so good, the bad and the ugly customer service awards 2025 It is time to roll out the red carpet in recognition of those that worked hard to keep customers at arm’s length
UK electric car charger rollout slows amid worries over EV switch Smallest number of new chargers since 2022 as carmakers persuade government to weaken EV sales targets
UK drivers being overcharged as fuel prices fail to track oil market, watchdog finds CMA rejects retailers’ claims on operating costs, saying weak competition is not passing on lower wholesale prices
Family ‘banned from more than 1,000 petrol stations’ amid fuel theft row Family who said they paid cash were left embarrassed after being accused of not paying £20.01
Promise of seven-week driving test wait in Great Britain ‘unlikely to happen until 2027’ Government efforts to recruit examiners fail again with average test slot wait now at 22 weeks, report says
Thousands of speeding fines could be cancelled after ‘technical issue’ A software update is thought to have created a problem with some variable speed cameras, meaning motorists were incorrectly penalised
Beware airport parking thieves: police warn over spate of car thefts Drivers also told to take caution after complaints rise about long-stay meet-and-greet services
Zipcar’s rivals consider London expansion after it reveals UK exit Free2move, Enterprise Car Club and Co Wheels among those eyeing growth, as well as peer-to-peer firm Hiyacar
Ministers urged to close £2bn tax loophole in car finance scandal Banks and specialist lenders will not pay tax on compensation payouts, sidestepping 2015 rule
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date
Budget 2025: your questions about your finances answered How will new tax rates and measures affect pensions, savings, car tax and more? We look into some individual queries