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Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed but wait goes on for BIK rates

The planned fuel duty rise has been axed but company car tax rates beyond 2025 have not been revealed in the Budget.

Budget 2021 27 Oct

Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise ‘on hold’ as pump prices continue to soar

A planned 2.8p fuel duty rise expected in the Budget today (Wednesday, October 27) is thought to have been axed, according to reports.

fuel and fuel cards 27 Oct

Pay-per-mile charging scheme ‘smarter and fairer’ than expanded ULEZ

A pay-per-mile road-user charging scheme would be simpler, smarter and fairer than the expansion of London’s ULEZ, says think tank Centre for London.

clean air zones 22 Oct

Support for road pricing to counter fuel tax losses, survey suggests

An alternative road tax system based on distance travelled is supported by half (53%) of motorists, research from Venson Automotive Solutions suggests.

21 Sep

National Insurance rise ‘strengthens’ appeal of electric company cars

NI increase makes salary sacrifice schemes based around EVs even more attractive for both employers and employees, says Arval.

15 Sep

HMRC tax take increases despite fall in number of company cars

The average tax take from a company car has increased by £274 per vehicle, breaking the £3,000 barrier for the first time, new figures from HMRC suggest.

benefit in kind BIK 15 Sep

Get valuable fleet insight at Fleet & Mobility Live

The issues and long-term challenges of moving people and goods around will be addressed at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live, at the NEC Birmingham on October 5 and 6.

Fleet and Mobility Live 2 Sep

HMRC data suggests dramatic decline in company car drivers

The number of people paying company car tax has again fallen substantially, with HMRC reporting 70,000 fewer people paying for the benefit.

29 Jul

Laing O’Rourke fails in bid for relief on grey fleet mileage payments

Ruling is contrary to previous similar case won by Total People at the Court of Appeal.

Grey Fleet 26 Jul

BMW and VW Group fined £751m for emissions collusion

The European Commission has fined BMW and Volkswagen Group €875,189,000 (£751m) for colluding with Daimler on the development of NoX treatment technology.

emissions 9 Jul

Councils to get powers from December to issue traffic fines

Councils outside London will be given powers to enforce so-called moving traffic offences from December, the Government has confirmed.

fines and penalties 18 Jun

HMRC clarifies VAT treatment for charging electric vehicles

HMRC has clarified the tax policy concerning the VAT treatment of the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) via public charge points and at home.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 27 May

Call for penalty points for seatbelt offences

The Government is being urged to honour a commitment made in its road safety action plan to increase the penalty for not wearing a seatbelt.

safety and risk management 18 May

Addison Lee loses drivers' rights battle

Addison Lee has been refused permission to appeal an Employment Tribunal’s decision that drivers are entitled to workers’ rights.

distribution and retail 23 Apr

Call for leasing to qualify for super-deduction tax relief

Government is asked to look again at rules governing the new super-deduction capital allowance so that leased vans and trucks qualify for the 130% relief.

Budget 2021 16 Apr

AFP wants HMRC to update company car tax ‘available to use’ rule

HMRC rules for company car tax, based on a vehicle being available for private use, should be changed, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 14 Apr

Super-deduction tax relief available for fleet investment

The super-deduction, says the Treasury, will allow companies to cut their tax bill by up to 25p for every £1 they invest.

12 Apr

Fleet tax manifesto to be launched by AFP

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is launching a tax manifesto that will guide future campaigning of the trade and training body.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 30 Mar

New tax relief and the plug-in van grant: talking points at the March Fleet News at 10

The new 130% super-deduction tax relief announced by the Chancellor in the Budget could see more businesses decide to buy outright to take advantage of the potential savings, according to the March broadcast of the Fleet News at 10.

electric fleet - benefit in kind 26 Mar

Uber drivers to receive minimum wage, pension and holiday pay

Uber has confirmed it will pay its drivers a guaranteed minimum wage, offer holiday pay and provide pensions following a court ruling last month.

Uber 17 Mar

Legislation - Page 10

Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed but wait goes on for BIK rates

Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise ‘on hold’ as pump prices continue to soar

Pay-per-mile charging scheme ‘smarter and fairer’ than expanded ULEZ

Support for road pricing to counter fuel tax losses, survey suggests

National Insurance rise ‘strengthens’ appeal of electric company cars

HMRC tax take increases despite fall in number of company cars

Get valuable fleet insight at Fleet & Mobility Live

HMRC data suggests dramatic decline in company car drivers

Laing O’Rourke fails in bid for relief on grey fleet mileage payments

BMW and VW Group fined £751m for emissions collusion

Councils to get powers from December to issue traffic fines

HMRC clarifies VAT treatment for charging electric vehicles

Call for penalty points for seatbelt offences

Addison Lee loses drivers' rights battle

Call for leasing to qualify for super-deduction tax relief

AFP wants HMRC to update company car tax ‘available to use’ rule

Super-deduction tax relief available for fleet investment

Fleet tax manifesto to be launched by AFP

New tax relief and the plug-in van grant: talking points at the March Fleet News at 10

Uber drivers to receive minimum wage, pension and holiday pay

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Legislation - Page 10

Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed but wait goes on for BIK rates

Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise ‘on hold’ as pump prices continue to soar

Pay-per-mile charging scheme ‘smarter and fairer’ than expanded ULEZ

Support for road pricing to counter fuel tax losses, survey suggests

National Insurance rise ‘strengthens’ appeal of electric company cars

HMRC tax take increases despite fall in number of company cars

Get valuable fleet insight at Fleet & Mobility Live

HMRC data suggests dramatic decline in company car drivers

Laing O’Rourke fails in bid for relief on grey fleet mileage payments

BMW and VW Group fined £751m for emissions collusion

Councils to get powers from December to issue traffic fines

HMRC clarifies VAT treatment for charging electric vehicles

Call for penalty points for seatbelt offences

Addison Lee loses drivers' rights battle

Call for leasing to qualify for super-deduction tax relief

AFP wants HMRC to update company car tax ‘available to use’ rule

Super-deduction tax relief available for fleet investment

Fleet tax manifesto to be launched by AFP

New tax relief and the plug-in van grant: talking points at the March Fleet News at 10

Uber drivers to receive minimum wage, pension and holiday pay

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market