Emergency Budget 2015

Robin Shaw calls for a Government U-turn on MOT tests

Bridgestone calls for a Government U-turn on MOT tests

Bridgestone is urging the Government to have a rethink over proposals to change MOT testing laws on new cars.

14 Aug

LeasePlan report offers guidance on fleet funding and taxation

LeasePlan UK has analysed the twin impacts of the pre-election budget and the post-election emergency budget in a new guide on company car taxation.

28 Jul

Safety concerns over chancellor's four-year MOT budget proposal

The fleet sector is divided over a Government proposal to raise the first MOT test for cars from three to four years from registration.

28 Jul

Insight: VED changes will affect uptake of ‘greenest’ cars

Changes to vehicle excise duty (VED) could create extra cost for the fleet industry and damage the take-up of the ‘greenest’ cars.

27 Jul

Budget: VED reform not in tune with carbon cutting philosophy

By John Pryor, ACFO chairman

23 Jul

Budget: Fleets face administrative nightmare

By Jon Lawes, managing director of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

23 Jul

Budget: fleets should consider company car policies

By Paul Lippitt, principal consultant at Lex Autolease

23 Jul

Relief as salary sacrifice untouched in budget, says Fleet Evolution

Salary sacrifice scheme provider Fleet Evolution says it is thrilled salary sacrifice programmes have remained untouched in the Chancellor's emergency budget.

14 Jul

Emergency Budget 2015: The leasing industry's view - updated

The leasing industry responds to Chancellor George Osborne's Emergency Budget.

8 Jul

Emergency Budget 2015: Industry and analyst views - updated

The fleet industry and policy analysts comment on George Osborne's emergency budget.

8 Jul

Emergency Budget 2015: More new cars to be subject to first-year VED charges

Chancellor announces changes to VED system from 2017: Fuel duty freeze confirmed.

8 Jul

Cut fuel tax or face consequences, FTA tells chancellor ahead of Emergency Budget

The FTA is warning the Chancellor that failing to freeze or cut fuel duty in the Emergency Budget could sabotage the country’s economic growth.

8 Jul

Government should avoid motoring tax hikes in emergency budget, says AA

The Government should avoid tax hikes on motorists in this week's budget, warns the AA.

6 Jul

FTA calls for Budget fuel tax cut

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Chancellor to freeze or cut fuel duty in next week's Budget.

30 Jun

Ex-minister warns of salary sacrifice rule change

A former pensions minister claims the Government could target salary sacrifice in an effort to claw back lost tax revenues.

29 Jun