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LLP changes may affect 250,000 company cars

Tax changes proposed by the Government to close a ‘disguised employment’ loophole by the creation of some Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are set to impact ‘perks’ including company cars and fuel.

19 Jun

Drivers hit by tax errors

Fleets have been urged to get employees to double-check their payslips after warnings that a radical shake-up of the tax payment system has left tens of thousands paying the wrong amount of company car tax.

19 Jun

Motorists frustrated with crippling taxes and crumbling roads

Despite nine out of 10 UK motorists feeling they are ‘sitting ducks’ for the Treasury as the Government collects more than £40bn a year in motoring taxation, Britain’s roads are crumbling, a report suggests.

17 Jun

Lane hoggers face £100 fine

Careless drivers who put other road users at risk face on-the-spot penalties under new measures announced today by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.

5 Jun

Legislation: Ever-changing political agenda hinders fleets

Mike Belcher, head of sales, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, on why planning a fleet strategy is now harder than ever before.

4 Jun

Insight: Licence checking

The future for licence checking - and what you need to be doing right now.

Legislation 30 May

Driving Licence categories

To be able to drive a particular type of vehicle, you need an ‘entitlement’ for that category on your driving licence.

Legislation 20 May

Drivers ‘wrongly convicted’

The courts have dropped two cases against drivers incorrectly charged with not keeping their driving licences up to date.

20 May

Dedicated courts to deal with low-level traffic offences

Every area is to have a dedicated ‘Traffic Court’ to deal with low-level road traffic offences, justice minister Damian Green said today.

17 May

Fleet News debates: Will the new drug-driving law work?

Drivers now face a minimum one-year driving ban, fines of up to £5,000 and a criminal record if convicted of driving under the influence of drugs.

Legislation 30 Apr

More countries switching to emissions-based company car tax systems

International fleet managers can produce cost savings of tens of thousands of pounds for their companies by reducing the average carbon emissions on a typical fleet of 200 cars by just 10g/km, according to the 2013 edition of the annual European Taxation Guide.

15 Apr

red accident triangle on a road with crashed vehicle in background

FMG Legal given the green light

FMG has received approval to launch a new initiative to provide bespoke legal services.

12 Apr

Insight: Swapping penalty points is ‘not worth the risk’

Company car and van drivers are being warned against swapping penalty points after former Cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife Vicki Pryce were jailed.

10 Apr

Van excellence is gaining ground with smaller fleets

Survey shows many more companies are already close to achieving accreditation.

Legislation 9 Apr

Insight: Driving licence changes

Police, insurers and drivers have all been caught out by ambiguous wording on the driving licence.

Legislation 9 Apr

Insight: Budget extends tax appeal of ultra-low emission cars

Manufacturers have welcomed the Government’s announcement in the Budget to extend the tax appeal of sub-76g/km models for fleets.

9 Apr

Insight: Future-proof now or face the consequences

Fleets are being urged to future-proof choice lists so they don’t lose out when new tax policies are announced.

8 Apr

Businesses are unprepared for company car tax changes

Almost half (48%) of British senior managers with decision making responsibility for company cars say their businesses are unprepared for the changes to company car taxes that come into force this week, research suggests.

2 Apr

DVLA changes could mean longer wait for vehicles

Fleets could face delays as Government closes DVLA regional offices to save £26m.

27 Mar

HMRC mileage claims are ‘highly exaggerated’

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is not targeting business mileage records and claims to the contrary are without foundation.

25 Mar

Legislation - Page 29

LLP changes may affect 250,000 company cars

Drivers hit by tax errors

Motorists frustrated with crippling taxes and crumbling roads

Lane hoggers face £100 fine

Legislation: Ever-changing political agenda hinders fleets

Insight: Licence checking

Driving Licence categories

Drivers ‘wrongly convicted’

Dedicated courts to deal with low-level traffic offences

Fleet News debates: Will the new drug-driving law work?

More countries switching to emissions-based company car tax systems

FMG Legal given the green light

Insight: Swapping penalty points is ‘not worth the risk’

Van excellence is gaining ground with smaller fleets

Insight: Driving licence changes

Insight: Budget extends tax appeal of ultra-low emission cars

Insight: Future-proof now or face the consequences

Businesses are unprepared for company car tax changes

DVLA changes could mean longer wait for vehicles

HMRC mileage claims are ‘highly exaggerated’

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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 29

LLP changes may affect 250,000 company cars

Drivers hit by tax errors

Motorists frustrated with crippling taxes and crumbling roads

Lane hoggers face £100 fine

Legislation: Ever-changing political agenda hinders fleets

Insight: Licence checking

Driving Licence categories

Drivers ‘wrongly convicted’

Dedicated courts to deal with low-level traffic offences

Fleet News debates: Will the new drug-driving law work?

More countries switching to emissions-based company car tax systems

FMG Legal given the green light

Insight: Swapping penalty points is ‘not worth the risk’

Van excellence is gaining ground with smaller fleets

Insight: Driving licence changes

Insight: Budget extends tax appeal of ultra-low emission cars

Insight: Future-proof now or face the consequences

Businesses are unprepared for company car tax changes

DVLA changes could mean longer wait for vehicles

HMRC mileage claims are ‘highly exaggerated’

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