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Chancellor misses an opportunity, says the BVRLA

The Chancellor has missed a major opportunity to support ultra-low emission vehicles in his 2014 Budget, according to the BVRLA.

21 Mar

Budget updates to BIK rates and VED

The 2014 Finance Bill saw revisions to the Company Car Tax bands and VED rates increased in line with RPI.

21 Mar

Four in five support tougher penalties for killer drivers

Brake and bereaved families are calling for tougher charges and penalties for drivers who kill and injure, to provide justice for victim families and deter risky driving.

21 Mar

Alphabet calls for continued Government support for EVs in Budget

Alphabet is calling for the Government to provide further certainty on electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in the Budget tomorrow (Wednesday, March 19).

18 Mar

Car sharing: the tax issue

Alastair Kendrick, from MHA Macintyre Hudson, looks at the tax implications of car sharing.

14 Mar

Insight: Government urged to scrap BIK tax for EVs

The two main fleet trade bodies are calling for clarification in the Budget on long-term company car tax rates and measures to make plug-in vehicles more attractive to fleets.

11 Mar

Insight: NIC proposals could trigger benefits rethink

Employees could have to pay National Insurance on company car and private fuel benefits if proposals from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) are adopted by the Government.

11 Mar

Insight: Budget measures could reduce tax admin burden

A series of tax changes that would have a major impact on the fleet industry are being considered by the Government.

11 Mar

OFT considers offer from Epyx to address competition concerns

The OFT has opened a public consultation on its provisional decision to accept formal commitments offered by Epyx that aim to address its competition concerns.

11 Mar

Legal: Managing risk as a fleet manager

Alan Scott-Davies, law expert from Legal Lifeboat Services, looks at the risk management process from a legal viewpoint.

5 Mar

Boss fined after corporate manslaughter conviction

A cleaning company boss has been fined £183,000 after an employee was killed while working on machinery in the company’s depot.

4 Mar

Petrol and diesel advisory fuel rates unchanged

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has left petrol and diesel Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) at the same level, while increasing one out of the three LPG bands.

27 Feb

Infrastructure tops financial incentives on fleets’ EV list

Improved charging infrastructure is the number one factor that would persuade more fleets to add electric vehicles (EVs) to their choice lists, trumping financial incentives such as the Government plug-in car grant scheme, according to recent research.

24 Feb

Legislation - Page 25

Chancellor misses an opportunity, says the BVRLA

Budget updates to BIK rates and VED

Four in five support tougher penalties for killer drivers

Alphabet calls for continued Government support for EVs in Budget

Car sharing: the tax issue

Insight: Government urged to scrap BIK tax for EVs

Insight: NIC proposals could trigger benefits rethink

Insight: Budget measures could reduce tax admin burden

OFT considers offer from Epyx to address competition concerns

Legal: Managing risk as a fleet manager

Boss fined after corporate manslaughter conviction

Petrol and diesel advisory fuel rates unchanged

Infrastructure tops financial incentives on fleets’ EV list

BVRLA urges Chancellor to support ULEVs in Budget

Contract wording critical to recover costs from drivers

Government tax proposals could eliminate most P11Ds and abolish Class1A NIC

Lack of education and driver training leaves fleets at risk, says safety survey

Drivers fined despite ‘inadequate’ road signs

New Audi A6 Ultra has company car appeal at 114g/km

ACFO calls for long-term company car tax rate clarification in 2014 Budget

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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 25

Chancellor misses an opportunity, says the BVRLA

Budget updates to BIK rates and VED

Four in five support tougher penalties for killer drivers

Alphabet calls for continued Government support for EVs in Budget

Car sharing: the tax issue

Insight: Government urged to scrap BIK tax for EVs

Insight: NIC proposals could trigger benefits rethink

Insight: Budget measures could reduce tax admin burden

OFT considers offer from Epyx to address competition concerns

Legal: Managing risk as a fleet manager

Boss fined after corporate manslaughter conviction

Petrol and diesel advisory fuel rates unchanged

Infrastructure tops financial incentives on fleets’ EV list

BVRLA urges Chancellor to support ULEVs in Budget

Contract wording critical to recover costs from drivers

Government tax proposals could eliminate most P11Ds and abolish Class1A NIC

Lack of education and driver training leaves fleets at risk, says safety survey

Drivers fined despite ‘inadequate’ road signs

New Audi A6 Ultra has company car appeal at 114g/km

ACFO calls for long-term company car tax rate clarification in 2014 Budget

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)

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

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

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line