Tax and Legislation - Page 6

Abax launches ‘Know the Rules’ private use campaign

Vehicle technology company Abax has launched its new campaign to highlight the importance of compliance with HMRC mileage rules.

14 Jun

Ruling says G4S parking fines not allowable as ‘business expense’

G4S has failed in an attempt to avoid more than half a million pounds in tax by claiming parking fines were a business expense.

16 May

Transport firms in favour of National Living Wage

The Close Brothers business barometer has revealed that nearly three quarters (72%) of SMEs in the transport sector welcome the new UK National Living Wage.

9 May

David Watson Transport in court over driver’s death

David Watson Transport has been sentenced for safety failings after a driver suffered life-changing injuries and later died following an incident.

25 Aug

Is your company paying the price by offering staff 'free' fuel?

Employer-provided petrol and diesel for private use may appear a flaw-free benefit to drivers, but it can be costly to both parties, finds John Charles

Fleet procurement 20 Aug

Relatives drop adjournment call for Glasgow bin lorry inquiry

The relatives of two of the victims of the Glasgow bin lorry crash have dropped their calls for an adjournment at the fatal accident inquiry (FAI).

20 Aug

Families seek private prosecution against Glasgow bin lorry crash driver

The inquiry Glasgow bin lorry crash could be halted after the families of two of the victims said they intend to seek a private prosecution against the driver.

18 Aug

Law firm calls for Calais fines to be waived as hauliers face £4m bill

Law firm Moore Blatch is calling on the Government to waive fines for haulage companies and drivers who unwittingly transport migrants in their vehicles.

5 Aug

Van driver fined for hogging motorway middle lane

A van driver has been fined almost £1,000 and hit with five penalty points after becoming the first person in the country to be convicted of lane hogging.

22 Jun

Fuel duty hikes are still off-limits for Chancellor, warns FTA

The FTA has issued a warning to its members that the Chancellor could announce increases in fuel duty in his Budget Statement on July 8.

21 May

Disagreement over whether HGV speed limit rise will improve road safety

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says that the change to HGV speed limits will improve road safety for all road users.

7 Apr

Van drivers in danger of driving illegally

Mercedes-Benz Vans is urging all van drivers in the UK to check out the facts around Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements, before venturing out on the roads.

12 Sep

Wine company fined after carrying goods in overloaded vehicle

A wine company has been fined after an overloaded vehicle was stopped carrying an extra 1,000kg more of goods than it should have been.

24 Jul

Telematics: The law and you

Fleet managers need to have split personalities when considering telematics.

Telematics 15 Oct

Fleet News debate: Will on-the-spot fines improve road safety?

The Government has announced it will introduce on-the-spot penalty notices to crack down on 'careless driving' offences. But will they work?

Driver management 22 Jul

Insight: Licence checking

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

Legislation 30 May

Company car and van tax book published

Company Car and Van Tax 2013-14, the latest offering from Professor Colin Tourick, has been published by Eyelevel Books.

21 May

Fleet News Award winner: Fleet cost saving initiative of the year - NHS Blood and Transplant profit sharing agreement

VAT reclaim initiative brings big savings for NHS Blood and Transport, says Larry Bannon.

Business profiles - fleet 3 Apr

Insight: Victory for campaigners over van type approval regulations

Industry associations, including the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), have successfully lobbied for minor van modifications such as ply-lining and racking to be exempted from the type approval regulations due to come into force on April 29.

11 Mar

Public services could be under threat from Type Approval, warns Alphabet

Alphabet is advising organisations to put plans in place to meet the change in European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) regulations for light commercial vehicles (category N1) which come into force on 29th April, 2013.

22 Feb