UK driving test waiting‑time target will miss autumn deadline, pushing resolution to next yearExecutive summary: The UK government announced that its target to clear the driving‑test backlog by autumn will not be achieved until the following autumn. The shortfall signals ongoing bottlenecks in driver certification, which could constrain road‑transport capacity and affect related industries. Transport Secretary, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, UK government The Department for Transport is expected to set a new timeline later in 2026 and may consider additional funding for testing infrastructure.The Transport Secretary had pledged to cut the driving‑test backlog to seven weeks by autumn 2026, but the latest BBC report indicates the goal will not be achieved until autumn 2027. The delay reflects ongoing capacity constraints within the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. No official alternative timeline has been announced, leaving the government without a clear plan to address the shortfall.Open the full case file on Beyond →
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