In its submission ahead of the 2015 Statement – FTA had called on Mr Osborne for a 3p per litre reduction in fuel duty to ease cost pressures on domestic road freight, stimulate growth and create jobs. In response to lack of focus given to the issue in George Osborne’s announcement – Karen Dee, FTA’s […]
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BiK levy: Headline news for fleets was the announcement of the delay in the removal of the current diesel surcharge on Benefit in Kind car tax, which was set to finish as of April 2016. Instead, the levy will be dropped from April 2021, by which point the Government says there should be new EU-wide […]
The strengthened guidelines emphasise all doctors’ duty to disclose information to the DVLA or DVA (Northern Ireland), where the patient has failed to act. The guidelines build on the current Confidentiality guidance published in 2009, with the revised draft now under public consultation from 25 November 2015 to 10 February 2016. The guidance says: ‘The Driver and Vehicle […]
The Lancing-based auction house joined other south coast businesses for the ceremony in Worthing, receiving both awards from television presenter Nick Wallis on the night. Shoreham has been recognised for doubling turnover, vastly increasing profit, tripling staff levels from 20 to 60 and increasing weekly average vehicle sales from 150 per week to more than […]
New contracts with major delivery companies including DHL have been signed as retailers prepare to meet what industry experts are predicting will be the highest Black Friday sales this Friday (27th November). Industry experts are currently predicting Friday’s sales will exceed £1 billion for the first time in the UK – a figure that rises […]
The commercial vehicle contract hire specialist operates an expanding fleet of some 1,700 commercial vehicles ranging in size from light commercial vehicles to 44-tonne HGVs and including specialist tanker, crane and refrigerated vehicles and trailers incorporating various ancillary equipment. Seven Asset Management introduced the Jaama software system three years ago and says the technology is […]
Over the past year, the carrier has already opened larger service centres in Northampton, Selby, Farnborough and Alfreton, strengthening the Yodel network that stretches across the UK. In total the seven new sites have boosted Yodel’s 'final mile' capacity by 22%, reducing the need for additional temporary sites during the seasonal Christmas peak. The Livingston […]
The vans will add additional fleet capacity to the Staverton-based firm, which is growing rapidly to keep up with demand from its house builder customers. They have been supplied by the Volkswagen Van Centre (Cheltenham) based at Manor Road, Swindon Village, which has been supplying vehicles to Clarkson Evans for more than 12 years. Clarkson Evans has […]
The 13 electric vehicles will be used for collections and deliveries of health supplies, mail and samples across Northumberland and North Tyneside, and were deployed following a recent trial. It’s estimated that they will cover up to 110 miles per day, with a predicted annual CO2 reduction of 59 tonnes. Michael Taylor, the trust’s hotel services […]
Customers will be able to take advantage of offers including £500 deposit contribution with 7.7%APR Representative and flexible finance terms from 12 -48 months when financed with Hire Purchase. During the event, customers can also benefit for added value offers, such as low cost servicing deals when purchasing vehicles through a Volkswagen finance package. These […]
