With just one month to go until the BVRLA Industry Outlook Conference 2025, anticipation is building for the event that will bring members together to assess the economic, political, and industry trends that will shape the year ahead.

As finance departments may be aware, for accounting periods starting from 1 January 2026 onwards, even smaller businesses may need to change how they present vehicle leasing costs in their annual accounts.

Mark Hollands, Ombudsman from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has been confirmed as a speaker at the Compliance Forum next week.

EVA England has released the results from its annual driver survey, with nearly 1700 drivers responding, around 1300 of whom drive electric.

Insurance costs continue to play a major role in shaping the profitability of rental operations, with premiums showing little sign of stabilising. At the same time, the rapid growth of mixed fleets - as operators integrate EVs alongside traditional models - is transforming how risks are assessed and premiums are set.

The Government has announced plans to simplify the process of installing home EV chargers, particularly for renters, leaseholders, and drivers without access to a private driveway.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on how the Consumer Duty continues to shape its work to support growth, simplify regulation, and maintain consumer protection.

Tickets for next year’s BVRLA Annual Dinner are selling fast, with a third of places sold in the first wave of bookings. Last year’s event was a complete sell-out, so if you’d like your team to attend on Wednesday 4 March 2026, secure your tickets now to be part of the celebration.

The BVRLA’s Industry Outlook Conference returns this December, bringing together leaders from across the rental and leasing sectors to explore what lies ahead.

The vehicle rental sector has been evolving for more than a century, but few periods have brought as much transformation as seen today. Electrification, shifting consumer attitudes to ownership, and the growing role of AI are all reshaping how the fundamentals of rental operations are applied.

Last week brought scores of industry representatives and stakeholders together under a shared goal: raise awareness of the benefits offered by used electric vehicles and the challenges being faced by the market.

The UK’s vehicle leasing sector has grown to record levels in the face of a challenging economic landscape. That is according to the BVRLA’s latest Leasing Outlook Report, which shows that the growth is lopsided as parts of the sector continue to battle with reducing customer budgets, putting greater scrutiny on every pound spent.