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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has today published its Annual Trade Report for 2020 with new figures highlighting the risk a no-deal Brexit would pose to the UK. 

From 1 January 2021 the UK will apply a UK-specific tariff to imported goods, replacing the EU’s Common External Tariff, which applies until 31 December 2020. 

To help businesses keep up to date with progress on EU Exit, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is publishing a Transition Bulletin for businesses.

Having legally left the EU at 11pm on Friday 31 January the UK has entered a transition period due to end on 31 December 2020. During this time, all trading terms and regulations remain unchanged.

The BVRLA has updated its guidance on driving in the EU following enquiries from members who were unsure about the status of UK drivers and vehicles and the documentation required after EU Exit and during the following transition period.

Overview of driving licence and vehicle document requirements for the UK leaving the EU.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid said this weekend in a recent interview with The Financial Times that there would be no regulatory alignment with the EU27 in a future trading relationship.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid said in a recent interview with The Financial Times that there would be no regulatory alignment with the EU27 in a future trading relationship.

On Thursday 12 December voters across the UK will have an opportunity to have their say once again on who represents them. The BVRLA and its members can use this time to ensure candidates and the next government appreciate the key issues facing the fleet sector. The association has produced this campaign page to help members navigate the election.

The EU and the UK Government have officially agreed an extension until 31 January 2020 for Brexit, allowing an earlier EU exit should the Withdrawal Act be passed by Parliament before the 31 January deadline.

With nine days left before the Brexit deadline of 31 October, BVRLA Chief Executive, Gerry Keaney, has today written to members to highlight advice and resources available to prepare for no deal.

The BVRLA’s Rental Committee met last week and Brexit was at the top of their agenda with the impact on taking vehicles abroad and employing EU citizens being at the forefront of discussions.