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Rachel Reeves

Fuel duty freeze criticised by Cycling UK for “kicking the problem down the road”, as research shows soaring prices encourage more drivers to cycle

The Lime-commissioned survey found 29 percent of drivers either cycling more or seriously considering it, as the government extends the fuel duty freeze to the dismay of cycling organisations

Wed, May 20, 2026 19:40

Labour ditched Cycle to Work cap two weeks before Budget after deciding it “wasn’t worth the revenue”, as bike shops hail “common sense prevailing”

“E-bikes and cargo bikes cost more, but they’re the tools that make cycling practical for people who couldn’t otherwise manage it. A cap would have slammed the door on exactly the people we should be helping,” the Association of Cycle Traders says

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 12:24

No change to Cycle to Work Scheme in Budget, Treasury confirms — despite reports spending cap would be introduced

Reports hinted a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme, but Cycle to Work Alliance "happy to confirm no changes" to scheme

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 14:21

“Good news for MAMILs”: Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”; UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Froome back on the road after crash + more on the live blog

It’s Budget Day! And Ryan Mallon’s back to keep your mind off all the economic doom and gloom by delving into his own red leather box, packed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 09:58

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane

Labour’s Cycle to Work limit “risks undoing progress to encourage cycling, decrease traffic, and reduce carbon emissions”, say scheme providers

Rachel Reeves’ reported plans have also been criticised by Cycling UK, who point out that while capping the scheme “may sound like a sensible way for ministers to save money, in reality, it will cost the government a lot more”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 17:12

Labour clamps down on “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”, as Rachel Reeves to reintroduce Cycle to Work spending cap in Autumn Budget

“Cycle to Work should be about helping ordinary commuters switch to greener travel… Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for luxury leisure,” a government source said

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 10:59

Driver filming queue behind cyclist backfires

“A legal road user using a road in a legal manner — how infuriating”: The internet shuts down impatient driver complaining about queue behind cyclist; Childish puns aplenty as the cycling world reacts to Q36.5’s new ‘condom’ jersey + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and his sore legs are in the building for all your Thursday live blog action... don't give him any sympathy, he swapped the bike for a run last night, it's his own fault

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 09:18

Brompton CEO warns chancellor about removing tariffs on Chinese bikes (road.cc/HM Treasury)

Brompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could “kill” folding bicycle brand

Profits at Brompton plummeted by over 99% in 2024, the bike brand's chief now warning that removing tariffs would flood the UK market with "sophisticated, well-organised and well-resourced" Chinese competitors

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:26

Cyclist in London (Ruoyu Li on Unsplash), Rachel Reeves

Cycling UK lauds Rachel Reeves for recouping additional £100 million for cycling & walking in Autumn Budget, but “disappointed” with another fuel duty freeze

Critics of the new Labour budget, including Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, have expressed frustration at the discounted fuel duty, with some describing the funding allocated to cycling as a “drop in the ocean”

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 17:00

London cyclists (Ayad Hendy via Unsplash)

Cycling UK and British Cycling urge Labour to “significantly increase” active travel budget to 10% of transport spending

What will new government's first Budget look like for cycling?

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 12:23