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Matt Fryer

Apr 11, 2023Comments off

Compliance Director for Brookson Legal, a People2.0 Company. Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with over 20 years’ experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked

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Staying ahead of HMRC’s IR35 compliance c...

Apr 11, 2023Comments off

When HMRC introduced changes to the ‘off-payroll working rules’, commonly known as IR35, in April 2021, the transport sector was particularly hit by the changes. HMRC’s guidance specifically references that HGV drivers using a client’s vehicle

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Road freight prices climb

Apr 11, 2023Comments off

Haulage prices have increased almost 3% in the last month, while the August return of the HGV levy threatens significant rises. After a significant drop at the start of the year, the average price-per-mile for haulage

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The smarter, fully connected, all-electric ...

Apr 11, 2023Comments off

Ford Pro today revealed the E-Transit Courier, a ground-up new all-electric commercial vehicle  bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers. Extending Ford Pro’s line-up of innovative electrified and connected cargo vans, the all-new E‑Transit

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Manheim celebrates strongest ever start to ...

Apr 11, 2023Comments off

March concluded with a bang at the UK’s Number 1 CV auction house with demand remaining very positive as the quarter concluded in a strong position for used LCV values. Overall volume levels increased further throughout

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Twelve years of FORS Gold at O’Donovan Wa...

Apr 06, 2023Comments off

O’Donovan Waste has earned its Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold status for the twelfth consecutive year, demonstrating impressive ongoing commitment and dedication to achieving commendable standards of compliance in road safety, fleet innovation and driver

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UK’s first full sized fleet of AVs to be ...

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator has today (4 April) announced that it has successfully registered the bus service that its fleet of five autonomous vehicles will be operating in East Scotland from 15

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Schmitz Cargobull unveils its new UK plant

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

More than 200 customers, dignitaries and members of the press gathered at the Schmitz Cargobull factory in the UK to celebrate the official opening of the plant. At the production facility in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, trailers

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Fleets risk falling foul of “EV charging ...

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

Fleets investing in EVs risk falling foul of ‘charging deserts’ in harder-to-reach areas of the UK, according to industry figures. While grid capabilities are increasing in a bid to keep pace with electric vehicle adoption, the

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First Hydrogen uncovers next-gen zero emiss...

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

Automotive and clean energy developer, First Hydrogen, unveils the concept for its revolutionary next generation zero emission vehicle. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) has been designed in partnership with global mobility experts EDAG Group and will