EV industry ‘staggered’ by HMRC decision to appeal VAT ruling on public charging
Leading voices from across the electric vehicle charging industry have reacted with anger and frustration to HMRC’s confirmation that it will appeal the First-Tier Tribunal’s ruling that public EV charging should qualify for a reduced 5% VAT rate. This, they say, engenders a two-tier system that penalises drivers without driveways and undermines the government’s own EV […]
Leeds: Major upgrade work at Dawsons Corner junction this weekend
Road users in Leeds are being urged to plan ahead this week as significant work takes place at Dawsons Corner as part of a major upgrade of the junction. A major traffic switch will take place from 11pm on Friday 24 April until 5am on Monday 27 April, during which time there will be full […]
Leicestershire: Road under ‘Britain’s most bashed bridge’ set to be lowered
Work is set to begin on lowering the road that passes under “Britain’s most bashed bridge” on the A5 Watling Street, near Hinckley in Leicestershire, says the BBC. Network Rail figures have shown the bridge was struck 22 times between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, confirming its status as the most often struck bridge […]
East Riding launches £3.5m pothole protection programme
Road improvements worth £3.5m are due to be carried out in the East Riding this spring and summer to help protect against potholes and other damage. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing the money in its annual road surface dressing programme, which is scheduled to begin today and is expected to take 16 weeks to complete […]
Safety works at notorious Somerset collision site to start in June
Work on a major road safety scheme to reduce deaths and serious injuries at a notorious collision spot in Somerset will begin in June. The existing junction at Whitnell Corner near West Horrington, close to Wells, where the Bath Road B3139 intersects with the B3135 will be replaced with a new roundabout. The project was […]
Miovision announces new GenAI Agent for intelligent mobility
Canadian intelligent mobility solutions company Miovision has introduced Mateo™, the industry’s first purpose-built GenAI Agent for intelligent mobility. The intuitive AI solution transforms how traffic professionals analyze network data by converting complex datasets into actionable insights through natural language conversations. Mateo, says Miovision, addresses the critical challenge facing traffic departments worldwide. According to a National […]
Clearview Intelligence sponsors rising motorsport star Lewis Turkington
Clearview Intelligence is proud to announce its sponsorship of promising young motorsport talent Lewis Turkington as he celebrates the launch of his 2026 Fiesta Junior Championship season campaign. Lewis kicked off his 2026 season over the weekend at Snetterton Circuit, recording his best results to date out of a fiercely competitive 31 car grid. The […]
Eight CAM studies to receive vehicle market readiness funding
Eight studies exploring how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK have received funding from a UK Government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the rollout of commercially viable connected and automated mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK. The Feasibility Studies 2 competition, part of the £150m CAM Pathfinder programme, has provided funding to selected projects across the UK, seeking to demonstrate a business case for the […]
Nottinghamshire to spend an additional £59m to fix county’s roads
Work to improve Nottinghamshire’s roads is increasing with an extra £58.75m to be invested across the county as part of a record-breaking funding package. Nottinghamshire County Council has announced details of phase two of its wide-ranging highways capital programme to fix its highways network – taking its investment for the next 12 months to an […]
Oxford Bus Company contributes £170m to UK economy, according to report
A new report has revealed Oxford Bus Company contributed £170m to the UK economy in 2025. The report, published by Oxford Economics, adds that Oxford Bus Group supports 2,500 jobs across its portfolio of businesses. This includes Carousel Buses, City Sightseeing Oxford, Pearces Coaches, Pulhams and Thames Travel. In total, more than 490 buses are […]