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UK Moves to Ban Luxury Cars for Benefit Recipients

11/3/2025

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UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander backs plans to ban subsidized luxury cars for sickness-benefit recipients.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves leads the reform of the Motability scheme to improve taxpayer value and fairness.
Alexander said she is comfortable removing high-end brands like BMW and Mercedes from the scheme.
The scheme currently allows claimants with anxiety or ADHD to lease such vehicles, sparking controversy.

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UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander backs plans to ban subsidized luxury cars for sickness-benefit recipients.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves leads the reform of the Motability scheme to improve taxpayer value and fairness.
Alexander said she is comfortable removing high-end brands like BMW and Mercedes from the scheme.
The scheme currently allows claimants with anxiety or ADHD to lease such vehicles, sparking controversy.