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From July vehicle manufacturers who supply vehicles in the UK that have been designed to cheat the emissions tests could be fined as much as £50,000 for each vehicle that is fitted with the so called ‘defeat device’.

Following a recent report submitted by the Work and Pensions Select Committee which outlined a number of improvements which need to be made in the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process, Sarah Newton, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work has issued a statement in response.

Members of Disabled Motoring UK have the opportunity to borrow a European Toilet Key from the office for the duration of their time abroad. If you wish to borrow this key we ask for a £5.00 donation to cover the cost of hire along with a deposit of £25.00, which will be processed if the key is not returned to the office by the prearranged date. The Euro Key scheme is mainly used in Germany and Austria, so if you are travelling to either of those countries and would like to borrow the key please call the office on 01508 489 449 to discuss the terms with a member of staff.

The National Grid has recently enlisted the help of energy provider, Pivot Power to make its plans for a greatly improved electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure a reality. The National Grid’s £1.6 million project to improve Britain’s EV charging infrastructure will see the installation of enough charging points to provide power to 100 EVs at 45 new sites across the country.