68 h. ago Thousands of drivers hit with major car tax change from today – here’s who’s affected

Government’s expensive car supplement applies to EVs over £40,000. Vauxhall is first to drop prices

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69 h. ago Major DVLA tax changes for petrol, diesel and electric car drivers

The DVLA has introduced a host of new road tax regulations from today which could see drivers paying significantly more than they have in the past. Here's a full rundown of the changes

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69 h. ago Defiant Greenland leader warns Trump the territory will 'never be a part of America' days after US President refused to rule out seizing it with military force

Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he wanted a 'strong relationship' with the US but that his nation would 'never be for sale' in light of Donald Trump's pledge to take over Greenland.

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3 d. ago Drivers to 'bear brunt' of car tax changes as new road rules come into force tomorrow

Motorists will face prices increases from April 1.

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3 d. ago Road tax: check my car and vehicle tax online as UK motorists face new DVLA charges in 2025

New car tax rules are rolling out this week - and they could hit your wallet 🚗

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5 d. ago Outlander producers forced to change scene over huge error in time travel rules

Outlander has always been vague about its time travel

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5 d. ago 7 unhinged things Donald Trump's team did in 24 hours as JD Vance doesn't rule out an invasion

Donald Trump sent JD Vance to Greenland to insult them - and he wouldn't rule out using the military to take the island by force - and he didn't even wear a tie

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6 d. ago Labour 'considers' adopting EU rules forcing all new cars to have these 19 safety systems

Ministers say they are in the process of determining which of 19 safety systems required for models sold in Europe since last summer are 'right for Britain'.

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6 d. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 saving before cut

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Vehicle Tax, but a rule change next month could catch 15 people out.

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7 d. ago Macron dismisses Russian demands as ‘coalition of the willing’ gathers in Paris for Ukraine talks – Europe live

French president rules out any lifting of sanctions and says European forces could be deployed to mark ‘clear support’Among the European leaders expected in Paris, we are going to see the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, who said in a statement released overnight that “unlike President Zelenskyy, Putin has shown he’s not a serious player in these peace talks.”He said:“Playing games with the agreed naval ceasefire in the Black Sea despite good faith participation from all sides – all while continuing to inflict devastating attacks on the Ukrainian people. His promises are hollow.The US is playing a leading role by convening the ceasefire talks, President Zelenskyy has demonstrated his commitment repeatedly, and Europe is stepping up to play its part to defend Ukraine’s future. Now Putin needs to show he’s willing to play ball.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago What to expect from Rachel Reeves’s (brief) spring statement

Talk of tough choices ahead, an increase in debt financing, and more initiatives to promote growthThe spring statement offers an opportunity for Rachel Reeves to talk about progress since last October’s budget, the government’s growth agenda and how it is attempting to raise living standards. However, the chancellor’s message is likely to be defensive after being blown off course in recent months.Last year she promised “no return to austerity”. But after stalled tax receipts denied her the income she expected, and concerns over the global economy and Donald Trump’s antics raised the UK’s borrowing costs, Reeves is being forced to make cuts to stay within her budget rules. Here is what to expect from Reeves’s speech, which is predicted to be relatively short at just 25 minutes. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Transgender athletes stamped out of sport as new bombshell rules force women to prove their birth gene amid pressure from Trump

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the decision taken by the World Athletics Council was further evidence his organization would 'doggedly' protect the female category.

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1 week ago Trump’s defiance of court orders is ‘testing the fences’ of the rule of law

Administration’s ‘unprecedented degree of resistance’ to judiciary undercuts its authority and weakens democracyDonald Trump’s second administration has shown an “unprecedented degree of resistance” to adverse court rulings, experts say, part of a forceful attack on the American judiciary that threatens to undermine the rule of law, undercut a co-equal branch of government and weaken American democracy.The attacks, experts say, threaten one of the fundamental pillars of American government: that the judicial branch has the power to interpret the law and the other branches will abide by its rulings. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK to deploy soldiers in 'significant force' to Ukraine – as No. 10 won't rule out FIRING on Russians

Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin

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2 w. ago WASPI update after £150K legal bid to get compensation for women born in 1950s

The Women Against State Pension Inequality group is seeking a judicial review to force the Government to reconsider its decision to rule out a compensation package

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2 w. ago Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U

Think tank describes government plans to slash welfare as ‘regressive and rushed’

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2 w. ago Drivers warned they could face £345 fee in less than 3 weeks amid tax rise

Motorists will need to pay close attention to their Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) bill as the charges are set to increase from April 1 this year.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge warning as changes to road tax come into force in April

Changes to road tax are set to come into effect next month, with Blue Badge holders potentially exempt for the fee that can go up £195 a year

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3 w. ago Voices: New EV road tax rules fuel debate among Independent readers

The end of road tax exemptions for EVs has sparked debate. While the majority of readers supported full taxation, despite critics arguing it undermines climate efforts

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3 w. ago Greenland votes for change but coalition talks will govern how it reacts to Trump | Miranda Bryant

The tone of relations with the US may depend on whether second-placed Naleraq ends up inside the governmentIt was an election that was fought on the global stage with sporadic commentary from Donald Trump. But in the end, it was domestic issues that drove Greenlanders to the polls to vote overwhelmingly for change.Ever since his son, Donald Trump Jr, touched down in a Trump-branded plane at Nuuk’s new airport in January, the US president has made no secret of his renewed desire to gain control of the Arctic island, refusing to rule out economic or military force to do so. Continue reading...

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