BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments: A change in Prime Minister always creates a moment of reflection. It brings fresh priorities, different perspectives and, perhaps most importantly, an opportunity to revisit assumptions.
The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has begun appointing his ministerial team, with Cabinet positions now confirmed and further departmental appointments expected in the coming days.
The BVRLA would like to thank all members who responded to the Government's electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) consultation. Following the publication of the Government's response last week, HM Treasury has begun contacting individual respondents directly.
More than half of all company cars are now fully electric, according to the latest official Benefit in Kind (BiK) statistics published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), underlining the continued role of company car tax policy in supporting the UK's transition to zero-emission transport.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking views on proposals to strengthen the law around emissions from road vehicles in use across Great Britain, with a consultation open until 6 September.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would like to clarify the rules for vehicles registered in the Republic of Ireland that are rented for use within the UK, following reports of non-compliant hiring practices involving vehicles operating through Northern Ireland.
New Department for Education (DfE) guidance has confirmed that academy trusts and further education colleges can offer EV salary sacrifice schemes without seeking prior approval, provided the arrangements are fully cost neutral for the institution.
The Government has published its response to the consultation on mandating vehicle safety technologies in Great Britain type approval, confirming it will proceed with introducing a package of 18 proven vehicle safety technologies.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a series of documents relating to the legal challenges against its proposed motor finance redress scheme.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published updated anti-money laundering (AML) guidance for businesses it supervises under the Money Laundering Regulations.
BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments; The government’s latest update on electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) marks genuine progress. It is not the destination we were aiming for, but it is a much better place than where we started.
Registration is now open for the BVRLA's remaining conferences of 2026, with events focusing on the issues faced by leasing brokers and the wider vehicle rental and leasing sector.
