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Autogas make the case for LPG

With the fuel duty debate once again hitting the headlines, Autogas is reminding struggling businesses how much money they could save simply by switching to autogas LPG.

14 Nov

Legislation: Fighting parking tickets

Rule changes outlaw private clampers, but it's not all good news.

Legislation 12 Nov

Fleets will not receive windfall after tax ruling, says HMRC

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has insisted that a ruling at the Court of Appeal involving grey fleet mileage claims does not form a legal precedent and will not result in it having to hand back millions of pounds in tax to fleets.

8 Nov

HMRC re-launches business record check programme

Business records checks, which could involve checks on drivers’ mileage claims, are being re-launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

6 Nov

Thousands of casualties caused by poor driver vision

A report commissioned by insurer RSA, has found that road crashes caused by poor driver vision result in an estimated 2,900 casualties and cost £33 million per year.

5 Nov

Common sense prevails over Cleveland Bridge, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the announcement of the decision by the Department for Transport to overturn the proposed turning ban on heavy lorries using the Grade II-listed Cleveland Bridge in Bath.

2 Nov

Taxation: Why it's all change for PAYE

Jane Brothwood, HMRC head of communications, RTI, on the new way to report PAYE in real time.

30 Oct

Insight: Roads need radical action

Business leaders are calling for a radical approach to road funding – including the introduction of road tolls – if the Government is to deliver a road network fit for the 21st century.

30 Oct

Car breathalyser fine enforcement delayed in France until March 2013

Fines to enforce the new law, which was introduced earlier this year, were due to come into effect on 1st November, but this has now been delayed until March 2013.

25 Oct

Compliance: Towing

New laws cut towing weight for new drivers. Towing regulations require careful adherence – and they are changing again in January next year.

Legislation 16 Oct

News insight: Government considers VED replacement

The Government is examining a proposal to replace vehicle excise duty (VED), with a one-off environmental tax on new cars that would impact benefit-in-kind (BIK) calculations.

15 Oct

VED tax shake-up could impact BIK

An influential ‘think tank’ is proposing replacing vehicle excise duty (VED) with a one-off charge on new cars based on CO2 emissions, which would be included in benefit-in-kind (BIK) calculations for company cars.

4 Oct

Staff choose cash over car

Employees offered a company car or a cash alternative should focus on the ‘true value’ of a company car, according to a tax expert.

3 Oct

80mph motorway speed limit not ruled out by DfT

The Government says it is still considering the merits of increasing the motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, despite reports that a U-turn could be in the offing.

2 Oct

Drivers call for higher fines for traffic offenders

The vast majority of drivers want to see much higher fines and tougher enforcement to tackle the risky and selfish drivers who repeatedly flout laws and get away with it, a survey suggests.

20 Sep

Choices made now can save fleets cash when new measures are introduced

Keeping abreast of Government policy and running a low carbon fleet are the top priorities for maintaining a tax-efficient fleet., says Matt Dyer, commercial director, LeasePlan UK.

19 Sep

Brake welcomes reported halt to 80mph plans

The Daily Star has reported that Prime Minister David Cameron was ‘ready to put the brakes on raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph’ following comments from new Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin that ‘safety is paramount’.

18 Sep

RHA applauds OFT action

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has called for information on the UK petrol and diesel sector.

6 Sep

Motorists divided on CO2 incentives

Nearly half of motorists (48%) say they would not consider a more eco-friendly vehicle if Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) tax breaks were increased, according to a poll by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

4 Sep

BIK tax plans could drive switch to cash allowances

A leading accountancy firm has contradicted the views of many fleets by claiming that cash allowance schemes could rise in popularity as a result of planned Government changes to the benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax system from April 2015.

4 Sep

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Autogas make the case for LPG

Legislation: Fighting parking tickets

Fleets will not receive windfall after tax ruling, says HMRC

HMRC re-launches business record check programme

Thousands of casualties caused by poor driver vision

Common sense prevails over Cleveland Bridge, says FTA

Taxation: Why it's all change for PAYE

Insight: Roads need radical action

Car breathalyser fine enforcement delayed in France until March 2013

Compliance: Towing

News insight: Government considers VED replacement

VED tax shake-up could impact BIK

Staff choose cash over car

80mph motorway speed limit not ruled out by DfT

Drivers call for higher fines for traffic offenders

Choices made now can save fleets cash when new measures are introduced

Brake welcomes reported halt to 80mph plans

RHA applauds OFT action

Motorists divided on CO2 incentives

BIK tax plans could drive switch to cash allowances

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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 32

Autogas make the case for LPG

Legislation: Fighting parking tickets

Fleets will not receive windfall after tax ruling, says HMRC

HMRC re-launches business record check programme

Thousands of casualties caused by poor driver vision

Common sense prevails over Cleveland Bridge, says FTA

Taxation: Why it's all change for PAYE

Insight: Roads need radical action

Car breathalyser fine enforcement delayed in France until March 2013

Compliance: Towing

News insight: Government considers VED replacement

VED tax shake-up could impact BIK

Staff choose cash over car

80mph motorway speed limit not ruled out by DfT

Drivers call for higher fines for traffic offenders

Choices made now can save fleets cash when new measures are introduced

Brake welcomes reported halt to 80mph plans

RHA applauds OFT action

Motorists divided on CO2 incentives

BIK tax plans could drive switch to cash allowances

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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)

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