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Insight: HMRC figures reveal fuel benefit costs drivers dear

Businesses are potentially wasting hundreds of millions of pounds supporting a ‘zombie benefit’ that could be costing employees money, official figures suggest.

20 Aug

Compliance: Van Excellence

FTA initiative will improve efficiency and help van fleets achieve self-regulation.

Legislation 7 Aug

Mechanics reclaim thousands from HMRC

Motor mechanics have claimed back thousands of pounds from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) thanks to a partnership between supplier of automotive tools Mac Tools and tax refund specialist Refunds Direct.

7 Aug

Government taxation review: Tax policy must continue to drive down CO2

Gary Killeen, fleet services commercial leader, GE Capital UK, on why a radical change could potentially create confusion for the industry.

6 Aug

Company car figures reveal downward trend

Government figures on Benefit in Kind (BIK) reveal that the number of company cars has been steadily declining over recent years.

1 Aug

New delay to accounting rule change

After six years’ work, new lease accounting standards are still a long way off.

25 Jul

BVRLA challenges fleet ‘tax attack'

The BVRLA has written to the Treasury to express concern over business car tax measures and has assembled a ‘Business Car Taxation Taskforce' to develop lobbying strategies and technical arguments against what it sees as discrimination against the sector.

24 Jul

Incorrect tax code cases rise since removal of P46

The fears of fleet operators are being realised: since the requirement to supply a P46 (Car) form on a quarterly basis ended in April 2010, the number of incorrect tax codes related to company car taxation has risen.

23 Jul

Commission consults on how to help victims of road accidents abroad

Around 130 million Europeans have planned a holiday in another European Union country this year.

20 Jul

Private wheel clamping to be banned

Wheel clamping without lawful authority will be banned in England and Wales from 1 October 2012.

13 Jul

Dangerous drivers receiving more lenient sentences, says IAM

The average sentence for causing death by dangerous driving is just four years – 62% shorter than the average sentence for manslaughter, according to road safety charity the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

12 Jul

New rule will force companies to disclose transport emissions

Businesses will be forced to report their greenhouse gas emissions from next year, putting the environmental performance of fleets under greater scrutiny.

9 Jul

New incentives needed for EV and hybrid

Despite several financial incentives designed to encourage the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, there has been little take up so far, reports the Campaign for Better Transport.

9 Jul

Committee calls for Government U-turn on electric vehicle tax

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to scrap the removal of the tax exempt status of ultra-low emission cars.

9 Jul

DVLA changes given green light

The DVLA says that motorists will benefit from a better, quicker service after Roads Minister Mike Penning gave the go-ahead for wide-ranging reforms to improve how the Agency works.

5 Jul

Fleet emissions’ audit essential for greenhouse gas reporting

Recording fuel use, vehicle mileage and journey distances is becoming compulsory following the Government’s decision to introduce mandatory greenhouse gas emission reporting for publicly quoted companies from next April, according to Jaama.

4 Jul

European legislation: Paying the price in the quest for ‘green’ vans

As the EU tightens up on emissions, manufacturers are struggling to comply.

Legislation 29 Jun

Legislation: Van fleet tax tips

HMRC clampdown on BIK tax paid by van drivers means more work for fleets.

Legislation 29 Jun

Jaama makes improvements to Key2 system

Jaama has made further improvements to the benefit-in-kind reporting capability of its Key2 Vehicle Management system, which now provides employees’ with the ability to ‘pre-validate’ their annual P11D declaration.

29 Jun

The importance of licence checking

If you fail to check your drivers’ licences you could be heading for major trouble.

Legislation 29 Jun

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Insight: HMRC figures reveal fuel benefit costs drivers dear

Compliance: Van Excellence

Mechanics reclaim thousands from HMRC

Government taxation review: Tax policy must continue to drive down CO2

Company car figures reveal downward trend

New delay to accounting rule change

BVRLA challenges fleet ‘tax attack'

Incorrect tax code cases rise since removal of P46

Commission consults on how to help victims of road accidents abroad

Private wheel clamping to be banned

Dangerous drivers receiving more lenient sentences, says IAM

New rule will force companies to disclose transport emissions

New incentives needed for EV and hybrid

Committee calls for Government U-turn on electric vehicle tax

DVLA changes given green light

Fleet emissions’ audit essential for greenhouse gas reporting

European legislation: Paying the price in the quest for ‘green’ vans

Legislation: Van fleet tax tips

Jaama makes improvements to Key2 system

The importance of licence checking

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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 33

Insight: HMRC figures reveal fuel benefit costs drivers dear

Compliance: Van Excellence

Mechanics reclaim thousands from HMRC

Government taxation review: Tax policy must continue to drive down CO2

Company car figures reveal downward trend

New delay to accounting rule change

BVRLA challenges fleet ‘tax attack'

Incorrect tax code cases rise since removal of P46

Commission consults on how to help victims of road accidents abroad

Private wheel clamping to be banned

Dangerous drivers receiving more lenient sentences, says IAM

New rule will force companies to disclose transport emissions

New incentives needed for EV and hybrid

Committee calls for Government U-turn on electric vehicle tax

DVLA changes given green light

Fleet emissions’ audit essential for greenhouse gas reporting

European legislation: Paying the price in the quest for ‘green’ vans

Legislation: Van fleet tax tips

Jaama makes improvements to Key2 system

The importance of licence checking

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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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