Budget 2021
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Opinion 25 Nov 2021Government cannot postpone giving answers to taxing questions indefinitely
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services at LeasePlan, says that Government cannot postpone giving answers to taxing questions indefinitely.
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Tax and legislation news 27 Oct 2021Budget 2021: Fleet and leasing industry reaction
The Government has announced a raft of tax and spending proposals in Budget 2021, but announcements for the fleet and leasing industry were thin on the ground.
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Tax and legislation news 27 Oct 2021Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed but wait goes on for BIK rates
The planned fuel duty rise has been axed but company car tax rates beyond 2025 have not been revealed in the Budget.
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Fleet industry news 27 Oct 2021Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise ‘on hold’ as pump prices continue to soar
A planned 2.8p fuel duty rise expected in the Budget today (Wednesday, October 27) is thought to have been axed, according to reports.
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Fleet industry news 16 Apr 2021Call for leasing to qualify for super-deduction tax relief
Government is asked to look again at rules governing the new super-deduction capital allowance so that leased vans and trucks qualify for the 130% relief.
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Fleet industry news 14 Apr 2021AFP wants HMRC to update company car tax ‘available to use’ rule
HMRC rules for company car tax, based on a vehicle being available for private use, should be changed, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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Tax and legislation news 12 Apr 2021
Super-deduction tax relief available for fleet investment
The super-deduction, says the Treasury, will allow companies to cut their tax bill by up to 25p for every £1 they invest.
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Opinion 12 Apr 2021Chancellor throws cash around – and there’s barely a murmur of dissent
Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) gives his assessment of last month's Budget.
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Fleet industry news 7 Apr 2021Fleet risk from corporation tax change warns Alphabet
Budget 2021 included an increase in corporation tax which, according to Alphabet, needs to be “carefully considered” by businesses when devising fleet strategy.
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Fleet industry news 30 Mar 2021
Fleet tax manifesto to be launched by AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is launching a tax manifesto that will guide future campaigning of the trade and training body.
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Electric fleet news 25 Mar 2021Fleets ‘better served’ by electric vehicle incentives than consumers
New figures show businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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People news 8 Mar 2021
More transport workers join furlough scheme
The number of transport and logistics workers joining the furlough scheme jumped by 18%, or 28,200 employees, between December and January.
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Fleet industry news 3 Mar 2021
Budget 2021: Fleet industry reacts to Chancellor’s tax plans
A freeze in fuel duty for fleets, but no mention of company car tax - the fleet industry reacts to Budget 2021.
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Fleet industry news 3 Mar 2021
Budget 2021: Fuel duty frozen and tax consultation announced
A planned hike in fuel duty, due to take effect next month, has been cancelled by the Chancellor in the Budget.
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Fleet industry news 3 Mar 2021
Budget 2021: Vehicle rental firms need Government support to survive
Government financial support remains vital to the survival of many firms in vehicle rental sector after Covid-19 “destroyed” the leisure market, says BVRLA.
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Opinion 1 Mar 2021Road pricing – the devil is in the politics
Dr Steve Melia, senior lecturer in transport and planning at the University of the West of England (UWE), and author of Roads Runways and Resistance, says Government focus should be on reversing fuel duty cuts.
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Fleet industry news 1 Mar 2021Fleets split over road pricing plan to replace tax losses
Fleet News survey shines light on fuel duty and VED alternative as ‘certainty’ tops fleet wish-list for Wednesday's Budget.
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Electric fleet news 2 Feb 2021AFP wants Budget to help fleet electric vehicle adoption
The Association of Fleet Professionals wants company car tax tables published up to 2030 in next month's Budget to help fleet EV adoption strategies.
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