Legislation

Fleets split over road pricing plan to replace tax losses

Fleet News survey shines light on fuel duty and VED alternative as ‘certainty’ tops fleet wish-list for Wednesday's Budget.

road pricing 1 Mar

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

The UK Supreme Court has ruled Uber must classify its drivers as workers rather than self-employed, which could have wider consequences for the gig economy.

Uber 19 Feb

Highways England, smart motorways, smart motorway emergency refuge area, ERA.

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has renewed his call for a ban on smart motorways after a collision involving a car and a HGV took place in South Yorkshire.

smart motorway 17 Feb

Fleet legislation - an introduction

There are a range of laws that fleet managers and their drivers need to adhere to. These range from road safety laws such as speed limit regulations, anti-drink driving legislation and minimum vehicle standards rules to health and safety regulations in the workplace and even anti-smoking laws that apply in company vehicles.

Legislation 2 Feb

Budget must provide certainty to boost confidence, says BVRLA

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has written to HM Treasury ahead of the Spring Budget to outline fiscal measures required to support the fleet sector's recovery.

20 Jan

Fleets ‘unaware’ of new zero BIK rate for electric vans

A new zero percentage benefit-in-kind tax rate for electric vans, which takes effect from April 6, has been underpublicised, according to the AFP.

electric and hybrid vehicles 18 Jan

Council urged to scrap workplace parking levy plans

Plans to introduce a workplace parking levy in Leicester should be scrapped while businesses struggle with the impact of Covid-19, says city councillor.

workplace parking levy 6 Jan

Treasury report warns of tax take threat from electric vehicles

The Government has admitted in a new report that tax revenues are at significant risk from the switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

electric and hybrid vehicles 18 Dec

Why high company car tax rates are no friend of the pursuit of lower emissions

Harvey Perkins, director at HRUX, looks at the latest HMRC statistics and asks how Government can sent tax policies when it doesn't have all the data.

3 Nov

HMRC tax take increases from fewer company cars

The amount of tax collected from company car drivers and their employers by HMRC in the 2018/19 tax year has increased by £170 million (7.5%) to £2.46 billion.

3 Nov

One-in-eight company car drivers still claims private fuel

Car fuel benefits are often costly from a tax perspective, because the taxable benefit is fixed and takes no account of the actual private use in the year.

2 Nov

Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists

IAM RoadSmart is calling for clearer guidelines on the use of police technology to encourage use of mobile safety cameras and dash cams in prosecuting motorists using handheld mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts.

28 Oct

Alternative fuel discounts apply to 1,200 car derivatives, says Cap HPI

More than 1,200 car derivatives are currently identified as Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and are eligible for tax breaks, according to Cap HPI.

7 Sep

Coca-Cola loses company car tax ruling in Court of Appeal

Legislation defining the tax treatment of when a vehicle is a van or a company car has been labelled outdated, unclear and not fit for purposes by tax experts.

6 Aug

Coronavirus: Fleets criticise ‘knee jerk’ reaction from HMRC

HMRC’s decision to allow company car drivers to hand keys back was another ‘knee jerk’ reaction and not practical for fleets, say Fleet200 members.

5 Aug

Road pricing support grows as fuel duty receipts fall

The Government is being urged to overhaul motoring taxation and replace it with road pricing as part of its plans for a ‘green’ recovery.

28 Jul

Time to consider how Government will try to balance the books

By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)

28 Jul

Fleet News July issue – now ready to read!

Video introduction from Fleet News editor-in-chief Stephen Briers

22 Jul

Chancellor’s financial statement ‘disappointing’ for fleets

The Chancellor's summer economic plan introduced a range of measures to help the UK economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus.

9 Jul

Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability

By Harvey Perkins, employment tax specialist at Gunnercooke Consulting

9 Jul

Legislation

Fleets split over road pricing plan to replace tax losses

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

Fleet legislation - an introduction

Budget must provide certainty to boost confidence, says BVRLA

Fleets ‘unaware’ of new zero BIK rate for electric vans

Council urged to scrap workplace parking levy plans

Treasury report warns of tax take threat from electric vehicles

Why high company car tax rates are no friend of the pursuit of lower emissions

HMRC tax take increases from fewer company cars

One-in-eight company car drivers still claims private fuel

Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists

Alternative fuel discounts apply to 1,200 car derivatives, says Cap HPI

Coca-Cola loses company car tax ruling in Court of Appeal

Coronavirus: Fleets criticise ‘knee jerk’ reaction from HMRC

Road pricing support grows as fuel duty receipts fall

Time to consider how Government will try to balance the books

Fleet News July issue – now ready to read!

Chancellor’s financial statement ‘disappointing’ for fleets

Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability

Most read

Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Legislation

Fleets split over road pricing plan to replace tax losses

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

Fleet legislation - an introduction

Budget must provide certainty to boost confidence, says BVRLA

Fleets ‘unaware’ of new zero BIK rate for electric vans

Council urged to scrap workplace parking levy plans

Treasury report warns of tax take threat from electric vehicles

Why high company car tax rates are no friend of the pursuit of lower emissions

HMRC tax take increases from fewer company cars

One-in-eight company car drivers still claims private fuel

Police encouraged to use dashcams and mobile cameras to prosecute law-breaking motorists

Alternative fuel discounts apply to 1,200 car derivatives, says Cap HPI

Coca-Cola loses company car tax ruling in Court of Appeal

Coronavirus: Fleets criticise ‘knee jerk’ reaction from HMRC

Road pricing support grows as fuel duty receipts fall

Time to consider how Government will try to balance the books

Fleet News July issue – now ready to read!

Chancellor’s financial statement ‘disappointing’ for fleets

Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability

Most read

Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Four electric vehicle trends to watch out for