Government Policy

Tachograph rules change: what operators need to know

Tachograph rules change: what operators nee...

Jul 01, 2026No Comments

From 1st July 2026, significant changes to tachograph requirements have come into force across the UK and EU road transport sector, primarily affecting international haulage

InstaVolt calls on Government to act on EV charging signage promises

InstaVolt calls on Government to act on EV ...

Jun 22, 2026No Comments

InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, is calling on the government to make good on its commitment to improve signage for electric vehicle

ZEV Mandate Review: Policy coherence matters more than ever

ZEV Mandate Review: Policy coherence matter...

Jun 16, 2026No Comments

It has been reported that the Government is considering relaxing the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate following growing pressure from manufacturers, unions and parts

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads

RHA warns that UK transport operators face ...

Jun 12, 2026No Comments

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that rising fuel costs are pushing Britain’s transport operators towards a financial crisis, with new research revealing that

Toyota and JLR urge EU to include UK, Japan and Turkey in Industrial Accelerator Act

Toyota and JLR urge EU to include UK, Japan...

Jun 11, 2026No Comments

Toyota Motor Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata has called on the European Union to extend local content status under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

HMRC confirms new Advisory Fuel Rates from ...

May 26, 2026Comments off

HM Revenue & Customs has published its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), with the new figures taking effect from 1 June 2026. The quarterly update

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and haulie...

May 21, 2026Comments off

The Government has announced a fresh package of support measures aimed at shielding motorists, farmers and haulage operators from rising fuel costs driven by the

Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vansto attempt to meet ZEV Mandate

Government to cut red tape for businesses u...

May 13, 2026Comments off

The UK Government has announced sweeping regulatory changes designed to remove long-standing barriers preventing businesses from adopting electric vans, particularly heavier 4.25-tonne models that have

An electric car being charged, pay-per-mile

New EV pay-per-mile tax could cost UK econo...

May 05, 2026Comments off

Introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, eVED, in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion in a worst-case scenario, according to new research

Transport operators should prepare for expansion of vehicle safety legislation

Transport operators should prepare for expa...

May 05, 2026Comments off

Durite, a leading provider of commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging fleet operators, OEMs and bodybuilders to prepare for a potential expansion of advanced vehicle