Overview
- London’s Congestion Charge rises to £18 around year‑end and the electric‑vehicle exemption ended on 25 December 2025, so most EVs will pay the daily fee in 2026.
- The DVSA has updated theory test content to include CPR and defibrillator questions, with official learning materials already revised and no change to test cost or duration.
- From spring 2026, learner drivers must book practical tests themselves rather than through instructors to curb third‑party reselling of slots and protect personal data.
- From 1 April 2026, the Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero‑emission cars increases to £50,000, while Motability changes from July 2026 add tax to advance payments and remove some luxury brands from the scheme.
- The long‑running fuel duty freeze ends in September 2026 with inflation‑linked increases thereafter, and stricter Euro 7 pollution limits take effect for new cars and vans in November 2026.