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UK Budget Cuts Motability Benefits, Threatens Disabled Independence

12/4/2025

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The Motability scheme changes announced in the UK budget are expected to raise costs for disabled customers and limit vehicle options.
The changes eliminate "luxury" vehicles, which represent about 5% of Motability leases.
The package also cuts £300 million in tax reliefs.
Critics say the policy is framed to support UK manufacturing.
The author, who has personal Motability experience, says the changes threaten independence and contradict the program's original purpose.

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Story summary

The Motability scheme changes announced in the UK budget are expected to raise costs for disabled customers and limit vehicle options.
The changes eliminate "luxury" vehicles, which represent about 5% of Motability leases.
The package also cuts £300 million in tax reliefs.
Critics say the policy is framed to support UK manufacturing.
The author, who has personal Motability experience, says the changes threaten independence and contradict the program's original purpose.