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Middle East Uncertainty: Workplace implications

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing travel disruption, rising costs, and unexpected workforce issues for UK businesses. For small businesses in particular, even minor disruption can have a big impact on day-to-day operations.

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Investment announced for UK gigafactory

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced over £700 million of investment to support advanced manufacturing, including funding for one of the largest electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Europe.

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Tachograph rules extended to vans

Changes to tachograph requirements will come into force from 1 July 2026, extending existing rules to include certain vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) operating internationally.

Fleets in Charge: market outlook session

The evolving outlook for the automotive market will be explored in a key session at the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference, taking place on Wednesday 1 July in London.

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Changes to EV chargepoint permits

Changes to the street works permitting regime for public EV chargepoint installations came into force on 10 April 2026, introducing a new process for how installations are approved and managed.

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Wage Updates and Employment Rights

From 1 April, the rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increased, alongside wider cross-government measures aimed at supporting working people and addressing pressures on the cost of living.

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Minimum emission standards for new road vehicles

The Government has launched a consultation on updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles in Great Britain.

Front cover of BVRLA Leasing Outlook report, April 2025. Title is Record fleet size masks mounting margin pressures

Leasing fleet surpasses two million vehicles

The UK leasing fleet has surpassed two million vehicles for the first time, reaching 2,079,575 units, according to the BVRLA’s latest Leasing Outlook report.

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Updates to RVSS website published

The government has updated how to access its guidance for the application of the Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS) code of practice, republishing files as opposed to significantly updating the contents.

Record high for BEV car registrations

The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March, with 380,627 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks the best March – and best month overall – since 2019.

Industry wellbeing in focus following sector disruption

The impact of last year’s disruption at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has highlighted wider pressures facing people across the automotive sector, particularly in relation to health, wellbeing and financial resilience.

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Fleets in Charge Early Bird Tickets Available

Early Bird tickets are now available for the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference, taking place on Wednesday 1 July at IET London: Savoy Place. Members can secure their place at a reduced rate of £199 + VAT per person, with a £100 saving on the standard ticket price. Availability is limited, tickets will revert to the full rate once the Early Bird allocation has been sold.

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