The BVRLA is calling for members to write to their MPs about the ill-timed proposal of e-VED (pay per mile). e-VED is the wrong tax at the wrong time and could be the leaden weight that breaks the back of the transition.
National Highways has advised of emergency closures on 17 and 22 December 2025, to undertake vital repairs to enable safe and reliable journeys on the M6 motorway between J36 and J39.
Fleet operators, including DPD, Menzies Distribution and Hovis came together to provide an operator perspective as the BVRLA kicked of a process that will result in the launch a new Commercial Vehicle (CV) Outlook Report.
With Christmas holidays fast approaching, members who need VE103B pads should place their orders by Thursday 18 December. Payment will need to be made with the order. Any orders received after this date will not be delivered until January.
On 31 January 2026, the BVRLA’s Learning and Development team is launching a brand new Learning Management System (LMS).
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will be launching a communications campaign in January to promote the benefits of electric cars. An awareness campaign is something the BVRLA has called for, and the association has participated in workshops with core departments to help inform the campaign.
Earlier this year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) changed the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) and introduced a second higher rate for public charging compared to home charging.
The BVRLA will continue its work to represent sector interests in Parliament throughout 2026, with a couple of opportunities for members to get involved coming in the weeks ahead.
Last month, 370 net new charging devices were added to the Zapmap database, with Zapmap reporting 87,168 public charging points at the end of November 2025.
The BVRLA Annual Dinner returns to the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane on Wednesday 4 March 2026. With last year’s event having sold out completely, members are encouraged to secure their tickets now.
The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently reviewing the V85/1 form (vehicle tax reminder for heavy goods vehicles) and has launched a survey for which it values BVRLA members’ input.
Earlier this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced a new reporting requirement for consumer credit firms, relating to reporting from 1 January to 31 December 2025.
