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Watch as our tax and regulation experts explain the impacts of upcoming changes to vehicle tax policies and changing vehicle testing requirements, each of which are likely to impact BVRLA members and their customers.

The latest company car advisory electric rate (AER) and advisory fuel rates (AFR) have been confirmed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The rates will apply from 01 March 2025 and are broadly held at the previous values.

The M25 will be closed between Junctions 10 and 11 for two weekends in March 2025, as part of ongoing development works.

The government has confirmed £120m of funding and the removal of some prohibitive red tape relating to electric vans, taxis and motorbikes. The announcement follows the pledge made by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget, extending the Plug-in Van Grant for another year as registrations for zero-emission vans remained flat in 2023 and 2024.

Tim Moss CBE has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), effective from 31 March 2025. He will lead the DVLA's mission to make the UK’s roads the safest in the world and deliver excellent public services.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated what is considered to be a ‘Double Cab’ pick up as it seeks to provide businesses and motorists with clarity on which vehicles are and aren’t subject to the changes coming in this April.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published increased amounts for the ICO data protection fee. In place since 18 February, the charges go towards supporting the ICO’s ongoing work in providing advice and resources to help small and medium organisations comply with data protection law.

Insurance costs have a significant impact on a rental operator’s bottom line, with premiums only going in one direction. Alongside those increases, the growth of mixed fleets as members transition to electric vehicles is changing the ways in which premiums are calculated and risks are managed.

We are committed to shaping the future of the vehicle rental and leasing industry through informed and collaborative policy-making with Government. Our policy consultations are a vital part of this process, providing a platform for members' views to be heard.

National Highways is delivering an M25 Junction 10 upgrade scheme, constructing a new central gyratory to improve the capacity for vehicles moving between the M25 and A3. The project is due to finish in the summer of 2025.

With just a short time left to secure the Early Bird rate for the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference 2025, members can make a saving and make sure they don’t miss out on the chance to gain expert insights, engage with policymakers, and connect with industry leaders.

The BVRLA’s inspection partners have started contacting members to book their slots for 2025.