THOUSANDS of people belonging to a UK trade association are being offered discounted vans.

The UK Trades Confederation has signed an agreement with independent van supplier Vanman.

It gives the association's 9,000-plus members discounted offers on commercial vehicles.

The agreement also gives members six months' free road tax and donates £50 per vehicle sale to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Derek Vaughan, managing director of The UK Trades Confederation, said: 'The affiliation between us and Vanman has allowed us to bring fantastic value when purchasing vans.'