One Third of New Cars in Wales Paid for by Taxpayer
New figures reveal up to a third of new cars in parts of the UK are leased via the Motability disability scheme, funded by taxpayers. Chancellor Reeves has axed luxury brands from the programme.
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Motability cuts: Disabled users face higher costs, fewer vehicles
New Motability changes will remove 'luxury' vehicles and tax reliefs, increasing costs for disabled people. Critics call it a dangerous step echoing rightwing narratives. Read the full analysis.
Wickes staff to share £14.1m employee share scheme bonus
Nearly 1,000 Wickes employees are set to receive a £14.1 million payout from a share save scheme, with individual profits reaching over £22,000. Read the full story of this retail success.
Motability 2026 Changes: Costs to Increase for Disabled Users
Major changes to the Motability Scheme from July 2026 will see average upfront costs rise by £400. Learn how the VAT and insurance tax changes affect your lease.
Amputee cricketer told to repay £36k benefits
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father who played cricket with a runner, must repay £36,000 after the DWP ruled his 'daily needs' didn't require enhanced PIP. Discover his story and the tribunal's decision.
One-legged dad must repay £36k after DWP cricket film
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father, loses his PIP benefits and Motability car after the DWP filmed him playing cricket. He has been ordered to repay £36,000. Read his story.
Budget Motability cuts follow rightwing campaign
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget welfare cuts after social media campaign against 'free luxury cars'. Changes could affect 300,000 disabled users.
Luxury cars removed from Motability scheme
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the removal of high-end vehicles from the Motability scheme. Discover the full details and implications of this significant policy change.
DWP urged to add mobility to Attendance Allowance
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
Reeves to axe £300m Motability tax breaks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to remove £300m in tax relief from the Motability scheme, impacting car costs for disabled people. Learn the full details and implications.
Motability drops BMW, Mercedes for UK-made cars
The Motability scheme is removing premium brands like BMW and Mercedes to focus on British-built vehicles, aiming to support thousands of UK manufacturing jobs by 2035.
Motability PIP Update: £3,000 VAT Threat Sparks Fury
Campaigners warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves' potential VAT plans for the Motability scheme could add £3,000 to car costs, stripping freedom from disabled people. Read the latest.
Motability Scheme Faces Overhaul: PIP Changes Loom
Exclusive: The government considers tightening Motability eligibility rules amid concerns the scheme is 'unsustainable', potentially affecting thousands of disabled drivers across the UK.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge
The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
DWP Motability changes spark disabled transport fears
Major changes to the Motability scheme could leave disabled people without vital transport as the DWP introduces stricter PIP assessment rules. Find out how this affects you.
Scottish Government 'irresponsible' over recycling scheme
The Scottish Government faces scathing criticism in court over its 'catastrophic' management of a failed recycling deposit scheme that cost taxpayers millions and left businesses in turmoil.
Motability users get £3,000 payments with warning
Thousands of disabled drivers using the Motability scheme could receive unexpected £3,000 payments, but experts warn this might signal upcoming financial challenges for the programme.
Windrush victims get 75% compensation upfront
The UK government announces radical changes to the Windrush compensation scheme, offering victims 75% of estimated payments immediately while final claims are processed.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
Reeves to remove luxury cars from Motability scheme
Labour's first Budget targets premium vehicles on disability scheme in major welfare reform, saving millions while sparking debate about essential mobility support.
Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Free Solar Panels Available for UK Homes Through ECO4
Discover how thousands of British households are qualifying for government-funded solar panel installations to combat rising energy costs and reduce carbon footprint.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
5% Deposit Scheme Could Trap Australians in Mortgage Stress
Shocking new analysis reveals Australia's landmark home ownership scheme could leave millions struggling with massive mortgage repayments they can't afford, creating a generation of housing-stressed homeowners.
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