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The BVRLA’s 2024 Industry Outlook Conference will feature over 25 leading speakers and a packed agenda designed to deliver the latest insights, trends, and strategies for the mobility industry, as well as the opportunity to connect with industry leaders.

Sharp increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) announced by the Chancellor last month are expected to have a notable impact on the rental sector. Having targeted non-electric vehicles with high increases from April 2025, the revised VED rates were discussed as part of the BBC’s Wake Up to Money radio show last week.

What members see as their biggest challenges going into next year will be dissected by senior leaders at next month’s Industry Outlook Conference. The member-only event will open with a detailed look at the findings from the BVRLA’s 2025 Industry Outlook Survey, assessing what it means for vehicle rental and leasing.

With a new year and significant challenges on the horizon, the BVRLA’s Industry Outlook Conference in December will prepare members for the future. Designed to cover all member types and business models, topics on the agenda span every corner of the industry.

Last week’s Budget was publicised beforehand as being a painful one, with difficult decisions needing to be made. Its contents demonstrated the challenging economic climate facing the nation, but did contain some green shoots around road transport decarbonisation.

The UK new car market fell for the second time this year, down by -6% in October to 144,288 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Last week, saw two significant steps forward for the Zero Emission Van Plan, with a Parliamentary Debate taking place before an extension of the Plug-in Van Grant was confirmed by the Chancellor.

Today’s budget from the Chancellor demonstrates the challenging economic climate facing the nation, but contained some green shoots around road transport decarbonisation, according to the BVRLA.

Attendees will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the operational aspects critical to their success at December’s Industry Outlook Conference. Four breakout panels have been designed to address crucial aspects of the rental and leasing industry in 2025 and beyond, with members able to choose the most relevant sessions to them.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has issued a White Paper to help address the common myths surrounding used EVs.

A Delivery Plan document comprising of key insights and learnings will be presented to the UK Government following the Transport + Energy Forum event this November. The BVRLA will feed in views to the Plan alongside wider industry spokespeople, event partners and delegates.

The new Labour government is currently finalising the details of its first major fiscal event since winning the election this summer. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' delivers the Budget next week (30 October) and she has forewarned the public that this will be a 'painful' one.