28 h. ago DVLA announces major change affecting all Brits who apply for driving licences

The change is hoped to drive up the number of young blood donors

Politics

38 h. ago 170k UK drivers told 'don't ignore letter' or face 3 points on licence

A BBC presenter said thousands of people face hefty fines and penalty points for ignoring a letter in the post - here's what you need to know and what happens to those who ignore it

Politics

49 h. ago Wannabe drivers who are buying fake UK licences from TIKTOK without ever taking a test are being scammed out of hundreds of pounds

TikTok fraudsters are offering desperate learner drivers the chance to skip the queue in what they call 'driving made easy', encouraging customers to message them on WhatsApp.

Politics

3 d. ago DVLA regulations as drivers could lose licence over three common medicines

Drivers with depression must tell the DVLA if their mental health affects their ability to drive safely, and people on certain antidepressants, painkillers and tranquillisers must declare them

Politics

7 d. ago Scots private hire driver stripped of licence after stabbing kebab shop owner

Yusuf Eroglu, 38, knifed Aydin Dag after he travelled to St Andrews to confront the Shawarma House owner over unpaid debts.

Economics

8 d. ago Woman woke in taxi to find driver 'licking her breasts' in alleged horrifying assault

A hearing has rejected an application from the driver at the centre of the allegations to gain a taxi licence

Events

8 d. ago Revealed: London now has a staggering 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap to protect black cabs

London Assembly transport committee calls for cap on private hire licences in the capital

Politics

8 d. ago Revealed: London has 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap

Revealed: London has 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap  London Evening Standard

Politics

1 week ago DVLA warning as motorists could face £1,000 fine for ignoring letter

The DVLA routinely sends out reminders to drivers whose licences are nearing expiration and require renewal

Events

2 w. ago Teenager, 17, who died in motorbike crash as he fled police had 'illegally rented an Uber Eats licence'

Leonardo Machado was too young to be a food delivery driver but earned money by 'renting' the licence.

Events

3 w. ago 'Beginning of the end' for manual cars as EVs surge in popularity

Statistics show how electric vehicle (EV) adoption is changing the way people in the UK are learning to drive, as well as the types of licences they are getting

Politics

3 w. ago Driver alert over September rule break with '£5,000 fine and licence points'

Drivers have been alerted with wet weather across the UK so far this month

Economics