- Britain's driving licence regulator, the DVLA, could be scrapped or merged with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency under proposed government reforms.
- The potential changes form part of a 10-year plan speech expected in December or January, targeting underperforming public bodies and devolving powers.
- The proposed merger comes amid criticism over long backlogs for driving test bookings and delays in processing medical fitness checks for drivers.
- Despite recent delays, the DVSA reported conducting more than 2.13 million practical tests in the 12 months to August 2026, a record high.
- The public sector shake-up follows ongoing challenges in completely abolishing other arm's-length bodies such as NHS England.
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