Budget

Welsh Parliament

Welsh budget should recognise role of logis...

Dec 16, 2024Comments off

The Welsh government has published its draft budget for 2025-26 promising to “create the conditions for growth” and Josh Fenton, Policy Manager – Wales at

Houses of Parliament

Industry reaction to last week’s Budget

Nov 06, 2024Comments off

PHEV’s affected as well as DCPUs but Used Car Market will Benefit Contrasting comments have been voiced across the automotive industry following last week’s budget.

Ford Ranger Double Cab

New taxation rules for Double Cab Pickup ve...

Nov 01, 2024Comments off

In the recent budget announcement on 30th October, a significant change was introduced to the taxation of double cab pickup vehicles (DCPU). These vehicles, which

BEDEO eLCV

BEDEO urges government to incentivise fleet...

Oct 23, 2024Comments off

BEDEO, a leader in fleet electrification and retrofit technology, is urging the new Labour government to increase support for the UK van fleet industry in

Houses of Parliament

A Budget of disappointment and missed oppor...

Mar 07, 2024Comments off

Yesterday’s Budget has left the transport and vehicle industry underwhelmed. For many commentators in the industry, the overall impression is one of missed opportunities, lack

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We have zero clarity on what the UK’s EV ...

Mar 04, 2024Comments off

Paul Holland, Managing Director for UK/ANZ Fleet, FLEETCOR gives his opinion on what is likely to happen to EV policy in this week’s budget. “The

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‘Fair tax for a fair transition’...

Mar 01, 2024Comments off

The automotive industry is calling for the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to put the UK’s shift to electric vehicles back in the fast

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AA calls for Fuel Duty Freeze ahead of Budg...

Feb 27, 2024Comments off

The AA is calling for a range of measures to help provide confidence for drivers now, and for the future, ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget

The Autumn Statement: The industry response

Nov 18, 2022Comments off

On Thursday 17th of November, Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, laid out the Government’s plans to repair the economy and plot a course out

Emergency Budget: What it means for drivers...

Oct 18, 2022Comments off

The Chancellor’s Emergency Budget has some serious implications for drivers and fleet-operating businesses. In response, Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy Services at LeasePlan UK, has