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MPs call for purchase tax on high CO2 vehicles

The Government has undermined public trust in green taxes by appearing to use them as a revenue raising tool rather than a serious attempt to change environmentally damaging behaviour, according to a new report by MPs.

20 Jul

Government seeks views on greater integration of income tax and NI contributions

The Government has issued a call for evidence as part of its consideration of the integration of the operation of the income tax and National Insurance contributions systems.

18 Jul

Van Excellence 'will save your fleet money'

AAH's Geoff Wright explains why self-regulation is vital for the future.

Legislation 15 Jul

Companies unaware of mileage tax liability, according to TomTom research

Almost half of businesses operating vehicle fleets are unaware that they could face tax bills for thousands of pounds if staff mileage claims are inaccurate.

14 Jun

Fleets set safety example

The Fuelcard Company has welcomed tough new proposals to penalise reckless drivers, but has pointed out that the widespread use of telematics and other tracking technologies has already severely reduced the problem among commercial motorists

3 Jun

Survey reveals low tax company cars keep salary sacrifice inflation at bay

Eight out of 10 employees would sacrifice a portion of their salaries to opt into a company car scheme, according to a survey by Lex Autolease.

20 May

ACFO calls for five year BIK notice

ACFO is to call on the Government for five years advance notice of future company car benefit-in-kind tax rates.

19 May

Government move could see more fleet drivers with points

New Government moves to hand out on the spot fines and points for careless driving could see increase in the number of drivers with points, says CFC Solutions.

13 May

Corporate manslaughter must pay £385,000 fine

The first company convicted for corporate manslaughter will have to pay a £385,000 fine after it lost its appeal.

12 May

Fleet records risk from the taxman

UK businesses that fail to manage their commercial fleet records properly are being warned they risk being hit by fines totalling more than £2 million pounds.

10 May

Capital allowance cuts a drop in the ocean

The increasing price of fuel puts the impact of tax changes in the shade.

6 May

The countdown to the Budget begins

Fleets will be keeping a close eye on the Chancellor when he stands in front of the dispatch box to deliver the Budget.

22 Mar

New van emissions rules could push up prices

The agreement by the European Parliament last week of CO2 emissions limits for vans sold in the European Union (EU) could increase prices for new models.

4 Mar

Fleets face six-figure tax bills on mileage claims

Businesses are being warned of a tax crackdown on mileage claims after a series of investigations into fuel and mileage payments.

3 Mar

Clampdown on smoking in company vehicles

Tendring District Council and Essex Police are stopping company vehicles across Essex during March in an effort to catch employees illegally having a smoke.

2 Mar

Call for white paper on transport strategy

The Government must publish a white paper on its transport strategy, explaining in particular how its spending on transport will deliver economic growth and development, says the cross-party transport select committee in its latest report.

2 Mar

UK's first corporate manslaughter conviction is a wake up call for fleets

The UK's first corporate manslaughter conviction and £385,000 fine is a wake up call for fleets, says Essential Risk Consultancy.

22 Feb

HMRC quizzed over revised tax codes

New codes issued to drivers in the wake of changes in car prices.

18 Feb

Budget calls over diesel supplement

BVRLA leads campaign for abolition of outdated diesel penalty.

18 Feb

Tax status of company vans investigated

The tax status of company vans is being investigated by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

17 Feb