Government Policy
New regulations allowing use of longer semi...
New regulations allowing the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) will come into force in the autumn, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. In proceeding with
Government urged to alter salary sacrifice ...
EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist, Fleet Evolution, is calling on the Government to amend the rules governing salary sacrifice and the lowest paid,
Government funds HGV driver training progra...
The Government will provide £100,000 in funding to get more veterans in HGV driving roles, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay has announced
Construction fleets’ fuel bills could inc...
Construction fleets’ fuel bills could increase by at least 50% following axing of red diesel rebate, warns RAM Tracking Fleets that have construction vehicles on
Two-year interval for MoT poses a known ris...
Following the government’s announcement of consideration being given to change the requirement for an MoT test from every year to every two years, TyreSafe is
Government proposal to reduce frequency of ...
MoTs could be required every two years rather than annually, according to proposals reportedly set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. On the whole, the
Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-dri...
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans to address this underestimated social problem. Drink-drive
BIFA welcomes HMRC’s increased communicat...
Commenting on the recent HMRC announcement that it would be communicating with all companies involved in international trade on the most significant changes in the
Industry response to government EV Infrastr...
The government has announced its EV Infrastructure Strategy to ensure that there is adequate chargeing points across the UK by 2030. This has brought reponse
EV Infrastructure Strategy: tenfold expansi...
The UK’s charging network has been given a huge boost today (25 March 2022), as government unveils plans to support the UK market to reach 300,000 public electric
