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REACTION: IAM RoadSmart response to Autumn Budget 2025
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Drivers and operators of conventional vehicles will breathe a sigh of relief that the Chancellor has kept the fuel duty freeze in place until at least September 2026. Owners of electric vehicles may feel more hard done by that a per mile charge is being introduced and much of the devil will be in the detail. It’s a tough balancing act for the Government to both ensure our roads are well funded and encourage people into zero emission alternatives. However, arguably the Chancellor has taken the first step to future-proof the network by ensuring we have viable funding for high-quality and safer road infrastructure in the years ahead.”
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IAM RoadSmart is the UK’s leading road safety charity providing advanced driver and rider training. We coach and educate road users, campaign for change and make journeys safer for everyone.
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