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Growing backlash over cuts to electric car grants – what does it mean for fleets?

Growing backlash over cuts to electric car grants – what does it mean for fleets?

On Thursday the government announced its plan to cut the electric vehicle grant. The Department of Transport announced it would reduce the grant from £3,000 to £2,500 and that it will be restricted to cars under £35,000 (previously £50,000). Grants will no longer be available for higher-priced vehicles. The viewpoint being that higher-priced vehicles are ... Read More
 
Van or car? Future tax status hangs in the balance for fleets

Van or car? Future tax status hangs in the balance for fleets

Coca-Cola will appeal a court ruling which could lead to an increase in tax due from fleet employers and drivers across the country. It all hangs on the tax status given to Volkswagen Kombis and Vauxhall Vivaros. Following a dispute between Coca-Cola and HMRC last year, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the ... Read More
 
Uber drivers reclassified as workers, but what does it mean for the gig economy at large?

Uber drivers reclassified as workers, but what does it mean for the gig economy at large?

It’s official. Uber drivers are workers, they’re not self-employed. Maybe you remember, maybe you don’t but this issue was first brought up four years ago, and it’s only just been solved. Since 2016, Uber have been fighting against its drivers’ case through progressively higher levels of the justice system, culminating in the Supreme Court’s ruling ... Read More
 
Used car values drop despite sector proving robust through pandemic

Used car values drop despite sector proving robust through pandemic

The used car market remains active but falling demand in January led to a 1.4% drop in used car values. Thanks to the third Coronavirus lockdown, the decline amounts to an average £150 per vehicle. Sales down 30% – 50% on “pandemic-free” Januarys Generally speaking, in a normal, pandemic-free January, used car values tend to ... Read More