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What HMRC Advisory Fuel Rate Changes From June 1 Mean for Company Car Drivers

HMRC is increasing its advisory fuel rates for company car ...
05/24/2026 By Jarrod
Freedom or safety for young drivers? UK can and must deliver both, says GEM 11/05/2026 SHARE: Images are for editorial use only. Experts gathering at Young Driver Focus in London on 13 May to press for action, not further delay Young drivers remain disproportionately at risk, with preventable deaths continuing on UK roads International evidence shows graduated driver licensing can cut crashes by up to 40% GEM Motoring Assist will return to the RAC Club, London, on 13 May as headline sponsor of Young Driver Focus 2026, renewing calls for decisive action to improve protection for newly-qualified drivers. Despite years of evidence and advocacy, the UK has yet to introduce a comprehensive system of graduated driver licensing (GDL) - a move GEM and other road safety groups say is costing young lives. GEM head of road safety James Luckhurst said: “We are long past the point of asking whether we should act. The evidence is overwhelming, and the consequences of delay are measured in lives lost and families devastated.” GDL is a phased approach that allows new drivers to gain experience under lower-risk conditions before progressing to full driving privileges. Common measures include limits on late-night driving and restrictions on carrying same-age passengers during the months after passing the test. International research consistently shows crash reductions of between 20% and 40% where GDL systems are in place. In some regions of Canada, reductions in young driver deaths have exceeded 80%. In the UK, drivers aged 17 to 24 account for around 20% of road deaths, despite making up just 7% of licence holders. Inexperience, distraction and overconfidence remain key risk factors - precisely the issues GDL is designed to address. GEM stresses that a well-designed system supports rather than penalises young people, and a recent TRL review1 found no significant negative impact on access to education, employment or social activity. GEM supports a system that extends structured learning, reduces known high-risk conditions and allows young drivers to build skills progressively and safely. GEM head of road safety James Luckhurst said: “We do many things well in the UK, particularly in driver training, but the current system offers too little structured support once someone passes the test. That’s where the real risk begins. “The choice is simple: continue with a system we know is failing too many young people, or take proven steps that will save lives. Doing nothing is not a neutral position - it is a decision with consequences… and Young Driver Focus offers a chance to translate the latest insight into real-world action.”

What the Mileage Allowance Jump From 45p to 55p Means for Every UK Driver

The tax-free mileage allowance for UK workers using their own ...
05/24/2026 By Jarrod
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How the Cost of Owning a Car in the UK Has Hit £11,500 a Year

A decade ago, running a car in Britain cost around ...
05/24/2026 By Jarrod
GEM Motoring Assist warning about red light runners at UK junctions

Running a Red Light Is a Gamble With Other People’s Lives

Road safety body GEM Motoring Assist has issued a fresh ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod
Children walking near a road over the UK Bank Holiday weekend

How UK Drivers Can Keep Children Safer on the Roads This Bank Holiday Weekend

Breakdown provider Start Rescue is asking UK drivers, parents and ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod
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How Britain Went From 14 Electric Car Models to 167 in Just Ten Years

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published a ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod
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Why a Quarter of UK Drivers Suffered Vehicle Crime Last Year and How to Protect Your Car

A quarter of UK drivers experienced vehicle crime in the ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod
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How Three Penalty Points This Bank Holiday Could Add £108 to Your Annual Insurance Bill

A single speeding ticket picked up during the bank holiday ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod
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How New Parking Rules Give Every UK Driver a 10-Minute Buffer They Never Had Before

A little-known set of consumer protections that came into force ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod
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Why Any Warning Light on Your Dashboard Will Now Automatically Fail Your MOT

Any dashboard warning light left on when your car enters ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod