The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has submitted its formal representation to HM Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28th October 2026, warning...
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has insisted it has “no current plans” to increase the statutory MOT test fee, pushing back against growing calls from...
A campaign led by Ian Wills, Managing Director of The Test Centre, one of the UK’s largest dedicated MOT-only businesses, has prompted the Institute of...
Nearly four in five industry respondents lack confidence that the UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles can be delivered safely and sustainably, according to new data...
Licence to trade? IMI urges next PM to mandate technician qualifications and protect apprenticeships
With political leadership shifting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham heavily tipped for a move to Westminster, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is...
Independent garages could soon face mandatory competency regulations for safety-critical vehicle repairs, following a high-level policy push by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)...
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a stark warning to Downing Street: the Prime Minister’s vision for a high-skilled UK workforce risks...
Emtec Nottingham College has been named winner of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Championing Inclusion in Automotive Award 2026 for its transformative Apprentice...
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has exposed a massive blind spot in how the aftermarket recruits new talent. The persistent...
New analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shows that recent government reforms promising free apprenticeships for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are...
