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Conservatives pledge to stop road pricing and reverse ULEZ expansion

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has launched the party’s manifesto at Silverstone, making a series of promises ahead of the General Election.

General Election 2024 11 Jun

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese EV manufacturers

Chinese manufacturers say that the threat of tariffs on electric vehicles, imported to the UK or the EU, will not deter their plans for expansion.

Electric vehicles 17 May

New dangerous cycling law to be introduced

Cyclists who kill or seriously injure as a result of dangerous cycling, or who kill through careless cycling, targeted with new law.

Legislation 16 May

VAT car finance fraudster jailed

The leader of gang that set up 90 bogus companies in a bid to steal more than £800,000 in a VAT and car finance fraud has been sentenced.

HMRC 10 May

Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Rules relating to the operation of electric vans remain unchanged despite the Government promising to make it easier for fleets to operate them.

Tax and Legislation 30 Apr

Luxury tax on pick-ups that cost £35k-plus suggested

With the BIK tax treatment of double cab pick-ups on HMRC’s agenda, an alternative which recognises business use is being suggested.

Tax and Legislation 29 Apr

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

The Government has responded to recommendations in a House of Lords electric vehicle report, which includes a pledge to keep company car tax low.

Tax and Legislation 21 Apr

HMRC issues new guidance on commuting and private travel

New guidance has been issued by HMRC to explain the rules around claiming tax relief for flexible and hybrid workers when commuting.

Tax and Legislation 19 Apr

Deadline looms for grey fleet tax claim against HMRC

With the deadline of April 5 fast approaching, fleets are being urged to register protective claims now.

Tax and Legislation 28 Mar

Pile of pound coins on top of £5, £10 and £20 notes

Budget 2024: Industry reacts to Chancellor’s spending plans

With fuel duty frozen and full expensing to be expanded to leased assets, the industry has reacted to the Government’s tax and spending plans in the Budget.

Budget 2024 6 Mar

Budget 2024: Full expensing for leased assets and fuel duty frozen

Vehicle leasing companies will benefit from so-called full expensing after the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced it will apply to leased assets.

Budget 2024 6 Mar

Threat of double cab pick-up tax change remains despite U-turn (video)

Fleet decision-makers have been warned that the threat of a change to the tax treatment of double cab pick-ups remains.

Tax and Legislation 1 Mar

Risk assessments for longer semi-trailer use labelled ‘impractical’

New regulations for the use of longer semi-trailers come into force this week as official trials end.

Legislation 26 Feb

Government U-turn over double cab pick-up tax treatment

The Government has performed a spectacular U-turn over its decision to treat double cab pick-ups as cars for taxation purposes by dropping the policy just seven days after announcing it.

Tax and Legislation 19 Feb

Double cab pick-ups to be classed as company cars from July 1

HMRC has issued new tax guidance which will result in double-cab pickups being classified as company cars from July 1.

Tax and Legislation 13 Feb

Fleets encouraged to make ‘grey fleet’ claim against HMRC (video)

Fleets are being encouraged to lodge a claim against the HMRC to get tax relief from national insurance payments paid on car allowances.

Tax and Legislation 7 Feb

Settlement in car delivery charges cartel claim approved

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved a settlement in the car delivery charges legal action.

Tax and Legislation 11 Dec

Driving licence changes to allow teenagers to drive HGVs criticised

Plans to allow 17-year-olds to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) under an accompanied driving scheme have been labelled “dangerous”.

Driver CPC 11 Dec

Call for new AI cameras after dramatic decline in mobile phone fines

Mobile phone use while driving is rife, yet prosecutions have declined dramatically over the past decade.

mobile phones 1 Dec

Fleet and leasing industry reacts to the Autumn Statement

The fleet and leasing industry welcomed measures announced by the Chancellor but were disappointed to not see further help for the sector in a range of areas.

Tax and Legislation 22 Nov

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Conservatives pledge to stop road pricing and reverse ULEZ expansion

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese EV manufacturers

New dangerous cycling law to be introduced

VAT car finance fraudster jailed

Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Luxury tax on pick-ups that cost £35k-plus suggested

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

HMRC issues new guidance on commuting and private travel

Deadline looms for grey fleet tax claim against HMRC

Budget 2024: Industry reacts to Chancellor’s spending plans

Budget 2024: Full expensing for leased assets and fuel duty frozen

Threat of double cab pick-up tax change remains despite U-turn (video)

Risk assessments for longer semi-trailer use labelled ‘impractical’

Government U-turn over double cab pick-up tax treatment

Double cab pick-ups to be classed as company cars from July 1

Fleets encouraged to make ‘grey fleet’ claim against HMRC (video)

Settlement in car delivery charges cartel claim approved

Driving licence changes to allow teenagers to drive HGVs criticised

Call for new AI cameras after dramatic decline in mobile phone fines

Fleet and leasing industry reacts to the Autumn Statement

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PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Tax and Legislation - Page 3

Conservatives pledge to stop road pricing and reverse ULEZ expansion

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese EV manufacturers

New dangerous cycling law to be introduced

VAT car finance fraudster jailed

Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Luxury tax on pick-ups that cost £35k-plus suggested

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

HMRC issues new guidance on commuting and private travel

Deadline looms for grey fleet tax claim against HMRC

Budget 2024: Industry reacts to Chancellor’s spending plans

Budget 2024: Full expensing for leased assets and fuel duty frozen

Threat of double cab pick-up tax change remains despite U-turn (video)

Risk assessments for longer semi-trailer use labelled ‘impractical’

Government U-turn over double cab pick-up tax treatment

Double cab pick-ups to be classed as company cars from July 1

Fleets encouraged to make ‘grey fleet’ claim against HMRC (video)

Settlement in car delivery charges cartel claim approved

Driving licence changes to allow teenagers to drive HGVs criticised

Call for new AI cameras after dramatic decline in mobile phone fines

Fleet and leasing industry reacts to the Autumn Statement

Most read

PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Van dealers support ZEV mandate delay

TRL report highlights fleet barriers to electric van uptake

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV