Government Policy

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and haulie...

May 21, 2026No Comments

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 vans

Government to cut red tape for businesses u...

May 13, 2026No Comments

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, 2026No Comments

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, 2026No Comments

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

£3 million funding boost for bus services

£3 million funding boost for bus services

Apr 17, 2026Comments off

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a £3 million funding package to support six mayoral authorities in developing bus franchising schemes, aimed at improving

Brigade Electronics calls for safety-led implementation of GSR 2

Brigade Electronics calls for safety-led im...

Apr 13, 2026Comments off

Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is calling on the UK Government to ensure that the implementation of General Safety Regulation

Government cuts EV charging red tape on charge point installation

Government cuts EV charging red tape on cha...

Apr 10, 2026Comments off

The UK Government has announced sweeping reforms to accelerate the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, slashing costs and reducing delays for businesses

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced a new wave of government-backed projects under the DRIVE35 programme

£470 million government support package fo...

Apr 09, 2026Comments off

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced a new wave of government-backed projects under the DRIVE35 programme, unlocking more than £470 million in funding to

How will the incoming change to VED affect business fleets?

How will the incoming change to VED affect ...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

Informally known as road tax, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is an annual tax on most vehicles in the UK that applies to cars, vans, lorries,

Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension Van registrations down in 2025 proposed EV levy and Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants

£1bn boost to accelerate electric van ...

Mar 25, 2026Comments off

Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £1 billion government funding package designed to accelerate the transition to electric vans and trucks.