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The UK and Italy have today signed an agreement on the exchange of driving licences without the need to take a test.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the government unveils new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Temporary change applies to drivers whose licences are due to expire or have expired since 1 January 2020.
British motorists could have missed out on savings of nearly £5 million last year by not going online to apply for or renew their driving licence, according to new DVLA figures published today.
DVLA has today (9 January 2015) launched a consultation to introduce a number of driver licensing technical changes.
Motorists are warned that when applying online for your driving licence, vehicle tax or to use other motoring services you should always make sure you use the official GOV.UK site.
Drivers will save up to £150 million over the next ten years as the cost of getting a driving licence is slashed, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
DVLA will be hosting a webchat on the driving licence fees consultation with customers on 15 August 2014 at 2pm.
Driving licence fees are set to fall by up to 32% under plans announced today (28 July 2014) by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, and Transport Minister Claire Perry.
Motorists are warned about driving licence renewal reminders received by text or email.
Motorists must renew their photocard licence when it expires. If they fail to renew their licence they will be breaking the law and risk a fine of up to £1,000.
DVLA issues public consultation on proposed changes to its driving licence fees.
DVLA reveals over 1 million drivers have used its online service between April and December.
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