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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-31T05:00:01.000Z",
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    "Nissan to retain 'significant presence' across UK despite job fears and Sunderland plant changes",
    "Drivers issued urgent recall notice for popular car products amid serious fears - 'Stop using immediately'",
    "British icon Mini unveils new petrol models despite push for electric cars",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMotorists have been warned of new driving laws launching in June that could see them slapped with hefty charges, or potentially make substantial savings.\n\nWhile some drivers and companies may be able to slash their costs, other motorists will face more expensive costs when using particular vehicles.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWith new rules being introduced over the coming weeks, GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes in June that could impact you.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### MOTs\n\nLabour announced that new MOT test rules would be launched at the start of June to help businesses using electric vans.\n\nSo-called e-vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes will now be moved from heavy vehicle testing requirements to Class 7 MOT rules.\n\nNew electric vans from this weight will only need their first MOT three years after registration, rather than one year after registration, from June 1.\n\nThe Department for Transport praised the move, saying that it will lead to less strenuous tests, more flexibility, and savings of up to 60 per cent on MOTs.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPrior to the changes, electric vans faced more stringent testing requirements than petrol and diesel vans of a similar size because they are heavier.\n\nThe move has been backed by the industry for helping businesses make the switch away from petrol and diesel vans and towards electric vehicles, including the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.\n\nToby Poston, CEO of the organisation, said: \"Tackling the barriers to large electric van uptake has been a top priority for the BVRLA and our members.\n\n\"Following extensive collaboration between Government and industry, these changes remove major operational hurdles for fleets and unlock a critical part of the UK's transition to zero-emission road transport.\"\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Nissan to retain 'significant presence' across UK despite job fears and Sunderland plant changes\n  * Drivers issued urgent recall notice for popular car products amid serious fears - 'Stop using immediately'\n  * British icon Mini unveils new petrol models despite push for electric cars\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Driving tests\n\nIn a bid to crack down on resellers taking advantage of learner drivers, the DVSA has implemented several crucial changes to the booking process.\n\nFrom June 9, 2026, learner drivers will only be able to move their test to nearby testing centres, after other rule changes saw the number of booking changes drop from six to just two.\n\nDrivers will only be able to move their test to any of the three centres nearest to where their test is booked, or the test centre they first booked.\n\nAn example given by the DVSA states that drivers who book their test at Chesterfield can change the location to the three nearest centres, namely Sheffield (Handsworth), Ashfield, or Sheffield (Middlewood Road).\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Advisory fuel rates\n\nHM Revenue and Customs publishes new advisory fuel rates (AFRs) every three months for users of company cars, with new rates launching at the start of June.\n\nThese rates can be used when someone needs to reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars, or they need employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.\n\nThe latest rule change will see the rate per mile increase for all petrol, diesel and LPG engine sizes, although electric vehicles will not see any differences.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Driving law changes launching in June will see major new MOT rules, HMRC hikes, DVSA updates and more"
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