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The Industrial Strategy launched yesterday (23 June 2025) sets out the Government’s long-term plans for growing the UK economy, raising living standards and building resilience and security.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments; June has been a busy month in Westminster. In the last three weeks we’ve heard the Comprehensive Spending Review, which paved the way for the respective long-term strategies for the UK’s Infrastructure and Industrial development.

The Government has launched its 10-year Industrial Strategy, outlining a long-term plan to grow the UK economy, raise living standards, and support key sectors. For the automotive industry, the newly released Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan is of particular relevance.

Transport Scotland is inviting applications for funding through the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Skills Challenge Fund.

Bloomberg NEF has published its Electric Vehicle Outlook, an annual long-term forecast of how electrification and shared mobility will impact road transport from now to 2040.

The Chancellor’s recent Comprehensive Spending Review included a commitment to spend £2.6bn on decarbonising transport, £1.4bn of which is to support the continued uptake of electric cars, vans, and trucks.

In the latest episode of the BVRLA’s ‘The Inside Track’ podcast, Ian Hughes unpacks the realities of an immature and volatile used EV market. Hughes is Chair of the BVRLA's Leasing and Fleet Management Committee and CEO - Consumer and Corporate Division at Zenith. He joins the BVRLA’s Thomas McLennan as part of the ongoing series on the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market.

The BVRLA’s full-day Fleets in Charge Conference is taking place in just a couple of weeks (Wednesday 2 July). Ticket sales will close on the morning of Wednesday 25 June, so book now to avoid missing out.

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a free, interactive connections guidance tool to help businesses introduce or expand their electric transport assets.

This guidance shows the areas of difference and the differing requirements for a 3.5t van compared to a 4.25t e-van.

Changes to category B driving licence rules for 3.5-4.25tn zero emission vans come into force today (10 June). This includes the ability to tow and the removal of five hours training requirements.

In the latest episode of The Inside Track podcast, award-winning EV retailer, Richard Norris, unpacking the fast-evolving world of used electric vehicles. From changing buyer attitudes to market challenges and future opportunities, Richard delivers expert insights direct from a retailer that has been at the forefront of the used EV market for almost a decade.