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.
A record number of member delegates gathered to look at what next year has in store for the sector, as part of last week’s Industry Outlook Conference. 250 members and industry partners joined the event to explore how firms can set themselves up to succeed in 2026.
UK registrations of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) declined by -22.2% in November, with 23,570 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining the road, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
As part of the BVRLA’s commitment to innovating its services and making it easier for members to engage with the team, the association is launching a brand-new website later this week.
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.
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.
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.
The deterioration of the UK economy is expected to offset causes for optimism as the rental and leasing sectors prepare to face mixed fortunes in 2026. While the sector stands in good stead to take advantage of emerging opportunities for growth, it is preparing to support customers through developing financial headwinds.
The BVRLA’s specialist insight and networking events will continue in 2026, with the trio of Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM), Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR) and Compliance Forums taking place from February.
BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments: Last week's Budget was the busiest for road users in recent memory. In assessing the impact on our sector it’s important to consider both what has changed and what hasn’t.
As part of its aim to be a smarter regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is making it easier for firms to access FCA regulatory reporting systems.
Two fresh BVRLA blogs are live this week, each offering valuable insights ahead of Thursday’s Industry Outlook Conference.
