The UK Government’s Spring Statement, delivered on 3 March 2026, primarily served as an economic update, with the Chancellor reserving major new policy changes for the upcoming Autumn Budget. However, the statement and accompanying forecasts confirmed several critical transport-related measures: Motoring and Road Tax The government reaffirmed its commitment to phased increases in fuel duty while introducing […]
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Dale Eynon has been appointed government affairs and policy lead at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Acting as an advocate for the industry body, in this new role, he will manage relationships and communications with politicians, civil servants, and other decision makers and influencers. A well-known and widely respected figure in the fleet sector, […]
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Two new 90-minute “bite sized” online courses for time-pressured fleet managers have been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Part of the organisation’s AFP Fleet Academy programme for 2026, they are designed to easily fit into busy schedules while developing valuable practical skills and strategies that can be implemented immediately. Time Management improves […]
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A new one-day course designed to enhance people management skills is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Part of the AFP Fleet Academy programme for 2026 and debuting in February, “Accelerate – Navigating People Challenges” consists of two modules. Develop Knowledge focuses on increasing your self-awareness as a leader while Activate Knowledge […]
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Sharing the charging infrastructure of local businesses could answer the needs of fleets whose drivers lack off-road parking, so can’t install their own charger, believes the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair, AFP, says such facilities, available out-of-hours, can often be found near to employee’s terraced homes and apartments. “In practical terms, not […]
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Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel […]
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Fleets should take a “measured approach” to security risks highlighted by the government around Chinese-manufactured cars, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Defence minister Luke Pollard this week warned Ministry of Defence (MoD) employees were being urged not to discuss sensitive issues when travelling in Chinese cars and the use of such vehicles was […]
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Fleets need rapid clarification on how to apply the “split-level” Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) put in place by HMRC in September, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body, says the move – which provides an AER of 8 pence per mile (ppm) for domestic charging and 14 ppm […]
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