By Annual MOT could be scrapped amid cost of living crisis
New government measures could mean that annual MOT checks for your car could be scrapped in a bid to help families during the cost of living crisis.
According to Sky News, Boris Johnson held a cabinet meeting asking ministers for creative and innovative ideas to help people as the cost of living increases.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps reportedly suggested that annual MOT checks for cars be scrapped, adding that the checks should be made every two years instead.
The proposed change could save motorists £55 a year.
However, not all ministers were reportedly on board with the plan, with at least one objecting on the grounds that inefficient cars burn more fuel.
Industry experts, including motoring body the AA, also warned such a move could lead to higher repair bills for drivers who do not catch problems early enough.
Inflation in the UK is currently at a 30-year high and people are seeing a 54% increase in their annual bills as the price cap was increased.
Number 10 recently announced that Mr Johnson will chair a committee to tackle the cost of living crisis “in the next couple of weeks”.
The PM’s official spokesperson confirmed ministers talked through ideas to ease the pressure on household finances which will “feed in to a more formal process”.
A future announcement on childcare aimed at easing the financial burden faced by many families was also hinted at by Number 10.
Asked about the childcare measures, the PM’s official spokesperson added: “I think all I can say is that this is an area where the government recognises there is more to do.
“There is live policy work taking place and I’m sure we’ll have more to say in the future.”
A possible move could be increasing the number of individuals a childminder can look after at once to bring down costs for parents and carers.
