All individuals listed as a ‘Renewal Contact’ are requested to check that their member records are updated as part of the annual renewal process.

As December fast approaches, the BVRLA is increasing preparations for this year’s Industry Outlook Conference. Built around the theme Accelerate Performance: Navigate the Future, the full-day event is designed to help members prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2026 and beyond.

The BVRLA is coordinating an awareness campaign that seeks to promote used electric vehicles and close the gap between growing supply and customer demand. Members with an interest in seeing a healthy, sustainable second-hand market for electric vehicles are encouraged to get involved.

BVRLA members can now access a wide range of insights and operational tips, via a dedicated podcast series to support day-to-day operations and protect their business. Produced in partnership with United Rental Group, the “Rental Matters” series will expand over the coming weeks and explore topics including insurance, marketing, vehicle security, and available support via the United and BVRLA teams.

The final series of BVRLA Forums for 2025 are coming up, with the opportunity for non-subscribers to ‘try before you subscribe’ for 2026.

Last week’s Leasing Broker Conference brought together over 200 delegates to share ideas, insights, and perspectives on the future of the sector. With the title ‘Scaling Smart: Business Growth in a Regulated Landscape,’ the thread throughout the event was smart, sustainable business growth in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

From 12 October 2025, the European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) came into force. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area*.

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Industry Outlook Conference, which is scheduled for Thursday 4 December at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Earlier this year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a separate 14p Advisory Electric Rate (AER) for public charging (and 8p AER for home charging) of EVs used for business travel.

While last week’s tragic event in Manchester was not rental vehicle related, this was still an act of terrorism.