Celebrating 10 years of DVLA's STEM programme
Our STEM volunteer programme turns 10 this year. STEM ambassadors Mark Jones and Karen Pitt look back on the programme's success.
Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024
DVLA's Digital Voices group celebrates Ada Lovelace Day
Lucy Whitaker, Digital Attraction and Engagement Manager, looks back on DVLA's event to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day and women in digital.
Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024
How we're protecting and enhancing biodiversity at DVLA
Our Sustainability and Environment Manager, Harry Harding, provides an update on how DVLA is promoting and protecting biodiversity across the agency.
Updated: Tue Oct 29 2024
National Apprenticeship Week at DVLA: growing talent and creating new opportunities
For National Apprenticeship Week, Amy Taaffe-Evans (Head of IT Controls, Strategy & Enablement) shares the importance of apprentices within the digital profession, particularly at DVLA.
Updated: Mon Feb 05 2024
Drones, festivals, and coding competitions - an update on DVLA's STEM programme
STEM ambassador, Karen Pitt provides an update on DVLA's STEM volunteer programme and looks ahead to Code Challenge 2023.
Updated: Thu Aug 03 2023
Start your digital career with DVLA's development programmes
If you're looking to start a career in digital, DVLA have several development programmes that provide a structured path into the profession. We caught up with 2 of our recent students to learn how the MSc Development Programme helped them move into a digital career.
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023
5 myth-busting facts about taxing your vehicle
If you do not tax your vehicle, it could be clamped or impounded. We bust 5 of the biggest myths about vehicle tax.
Updated: Tue Mar 28 2023
In conversation with our digital apprentices, Donna and Tom
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Donna and Tom share their experience of completing a digital degree whilst working at DVLA.
Updated: Tue Feb 07 2023
Do you know how to tell DVLA online that you've sold or transferred your vehicle?
Julie Riseley, our vehicle registration service designer, tells us why more vehicle keepers are using the online service and provides an easy step by step guide to share with friends and family.
Updated: Thu Oct 13 2022
New law change allows more flexibility for healthcare professionals completing DVLA medical questionnaires
Dr Nick Jenkins, Senior DVLA Doctor outlines the benefits for healthcare professionals being allowed to fill in DVLA medical questionnaires.
Updated: Tue Sep 27 2022
Encouraging nature recovery at DVLA
As work continues to improve the biodiversity of our estate in line with our Biodiversity Action Plan, Andrew Lees, Senior Sustainability and Travel Services Manager, gives us an update on how we are successfully meeting our nature recovery targets.
Updated: Tue May 10 2022
Tax it, don't risk it - DVLA hits the road to highlight the risks of vehicle tax evasion
As part of DVLA's latest vehicle tax evasion campaign, Paul Davies, National Wheelclamping and ANPR Manager, hits the road with our wheelclamping partners and press teams, as they visit some of the highest evading areas in the UK.
Updated: Thu Mar 31 2022
Be a 'Road Safety Hero' by making sure your eyesight is fit for driving
For Road Safety Week, Dr Cathy Armstrong, Deputy Senior DVLA Doctor, talks about the importance of meeting the minimum eyesight standard for driving.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
DVLA wants your views on proposals to widen the pool of medical healthcare professionals needed to fill in DVLA medical
Dr Nick Jenkins, Senior DVLA Doctor, seeks the views of medical professionals in a consultation to change the law and allow healthcare professionals, other than doctors, to fill in DVLA medical questionnaires.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
Celebrating 5 years of Unity at DVLA
This year is the fifth anniversary of Unity, one of DVLA's Staff Network Groups. Co-chairs Rebecca and Robia share some of their highlights from the past 5 years.
Updated: Thu Oct 21 2021
DVLA working with local authorities and police services to take action on unlicensed vehicles
We've been working with local authorities and police services to support their enforcement action on untaxed vehicles on the road in their local area. Elaine Rees, National Enforcement Manager, tells us more.
Updated: Tue Jun 29 2021
Shaping the future of our facilities management
Although 2025 may seem like a long way off, we've already started getting DVLA ready to exit one of our most complex contracts when it expires in just under 4 years' time. It is the agency's largest contract and on its expiry in 2025 will have run for a period of 20 years. Julia Ashford, FM Futures Programme Lead, tells us more.
Updated: Wed Jun 16 2021
Supporting the IT industry - DVLA launch the second Business Analysis Development Programme
Head of Product Development, Gary Young, reflects on the first Business Analysis Development Programme and shares what new recruits can look forward to as the second programme launches.
Updated: Thu May 20 2021
DVLA's Corporate services: how we work with industry
Hugh Evans, Corporate Services Manager, explains how we work with industry and medical charities to improve our services.
Updated: Thu Apr 29 2021
Medical matters
To use our public roads safely, you must make sure your medical condition won't affect your ability to drive. Dr Nick Jenkins, DVLA's Senior Doctor, explains how the work we do contributes to the safety of all road users.
Updated: Wed Mar 03 2021
Recognising our apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week 2021
If you've ever wondered about a career in DVLA, now is the time to consider an apprenticeship. It's a fantastic opportunity to gain more qualifications or get new skills whilst in employment. Nicole Powell tells us more.
Updated: Wed Feb 10 2021