5 myth-busting facts about taxing your vehicle
By law, you must tax your vehicle if you’re using it or keeping it on a public road. If you’re keeping the vehicle off the road, you must either tax it or register it as off the road by making a ‘Statutory Off Road Notification’ (SORN).
If you do...Read More »
In conversation with our digital apprentices, Donna and Tom
This week is National Apprenticeship Week – an annual celebration of apprentices around the country. To mark the occasion, Donna and Tom share their experience of completing a digital degree whilst working at DVLA.
Who are you and how long have you worked at DVLA?
Donna: My name is Donna and...Read More »
Latest step of borehole sealing project a success
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has successfully sealed existing boreholes at Rosemanowes Quarry, Cornwall, as part of a vital research project for the safe and permanent disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
In the search for a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), drilling and sealing boreholes will be key....Read More »
Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's speech
Conflict-related sexual violence is morally abhorrent, it is illegal, and yet it is still happening all around the world.
We naturally and rightly feel revulsion at the idea of chemical or biological attacks in war. And With our conventions and treaties – and the power of world opinion – those weapons...Read More »
Vehicle salvage merger reduces choice and may limit access to salvage vehicles for green parts
Copart and Hills Motors both supply vehicle salvage services. This involves collecting damaged vehicles from customers, including the insurance industry, finance companies and rental car companies, and then managing the onward sale, dismantling or scrapping of the vehicle.
Copart is currently the largest supplier of salvage vehicles in the UK, including...Read More »