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Registration link: Supreme Court reaction webinar (Friday 01 August)
On Friday 1 August, the Supreme Court delivers its judgement on the landmark motor finance case from October 2024. The BVRLA is hosting a short webinar for members to provide an initial reaction to the judgement and outline further activities planned by the association.
Registration link: Update on Supreme Court judgement on motor finance case (Thursday 7 August)
On Friday 1 August, the Supreme Court delivers its judgement on the landmark motor finance case from October 2024. Once the details have been examined, the BVRLA is hosting a member webinar to explain the implications of the ruling and address initial member questions.
Pre-book for Annual Dinner 2026
The BVRLA’s showpiece event, the Annual Dinner, will return to the Grosvenor House Hotel on 4 March 2026, with pre-booking now possible for members wishing to secure their spot early.
Podcasts spotlight the Used BEV Market
A successful battery electric vehicle (BEV) transition cannot succeed without a thriving, stable second-hand market and right now, that market is under serious pressure.
DfT small business event in Plymouth
Small businesses can network with senior representatives from across the Department for Transport (DfT), as well as other local businesses from Plymouth and the surrounding areas. DfT Group and other key stakeholders are hosting the in-person Small Business Supplier and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Supplier Event at the Crown Plaza Plymouth on 24 September.
Webinar to support compliance with customer reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the results of a web sweep of over 100 businesses as part of a new phase of its work to protect consumers who rely on online reviews.
Consultation seeks views on reforms to SM&CR
In the first phase of reforms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Bank of England propose to streamline the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR).
Supreme Court Motor Finance Judgement due this Friday
The Supreme Court is due to publish its long-awaited ruling on the landmark motor finance case this Friday (1 August), with the judgement expected towards the end of the working day. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the automotive finance sector, following months of legal scrutiny and attention.
FCA news roundup
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will release the final version of its new handbook in September 2025, with a BETA version currently available to access for testing.
Programme of specialist Forums
The BVRLA’s annual programme of specialist industry forums continues, with each including limited spaces for members that don’t currently subscribe to the full calendar of events.
Quick action needed to access £30m Depot Charging Scheme
Last week the Government published the details of its £30m commitment to Depot and Fleet Charging Grants. At its core, this is a positive step forward and seeks to address some of the issues the BVRLA has flagged to Government regarding charging infrastructure installation at depots, including rental branches.
L-Day: ECOS and PHEV updates
The Chancellor has provided clarity on how Benefit in Kind rates will be applied to Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), in the face of uncertainty over how vehicle emissions testing will be conducted. Forming part of ‘L-Day’ (Legislation Day), changes were also announced relating to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS).