Government Policy
Unprecedented EV discounting in September
Government needs to address this with a range of support measures It was encouraging that the UK car market grew by 1% in the key
RHA welcomes new rules to tackle late payme...
The UK Government has introduced new rules aimed at tackling the longstanding issue of late payments affecting businesses. These new regulations will require companies to
Government delays Windsor Framework deadlin...
In response to the government announcement of a delay to customs and parcel changes that were set to come into effect from 30 September under
Call for Action on EV Residual values at BV...
This week I attended the BVRLA Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords. It marked the launch of the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing
Key transport infrastructure projects cance...
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made a statement in Parliament on Monday (29/07/2024), and identified major ‘black holes’ in the government’s financing, requiring
My vote is a vote for a change in UK EV inf...
The landslide labour election victory could and should be a vital step in reversing the slow-down in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption. Delivering on pledges to
Industry reaction to The King’s Speec...
Yesterday, Wednesday 17 July, the new Labour government presented its legislative agenda for the forthcoming Parliamentary session during The King’s Speech. The King’s Speech marks
Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the Government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law (20 May 2024). Announced in the King’s
First electric HGVs delivered under Electri...
The first fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) have been delivered under the Electric Freightway programme to A.F. Blakemore & Son, one of the UK’s
The urgency of boosting the eLCV sector in ...
Fleet managers face a critical decision – how to power their expanding commercial vehicle fleets. Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders
