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Date: 29 April 2021   |   Author: Sean Keywood Fleets may need to take measures to deal with the effects of global vehicle production issues, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Several major manufacturers have been affected by a shortage of semiconductors - a vital component in modern vehicle making - causing some factory shutdowns and delivery delays. AFP director Denise Lane said that the issue had been rumbling in the background for some time, but was now starting to affect vehicle production on a day-to-day basis. She said: "So...

Click the thumbs up > The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has introduced a new tier of membership, paving the way for individuals to join the trade body. The Individual Fleet Operator Membership is priced £99 a year, a discount of £200 off the price of Company Membership. It is intended to reduce the threshold for fleet decision-makers to join the association. Paul Hollick, AFP chair (pictured left), said: “We introduced this offer because although there is fleet manager demand for the services, quite often those that need the most help can’t get the membership fee si...

HMRC rules for company car tax, based on a vehicle being available for private use, should be changed, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Date: 14 April 2021   |   Author: Sean Keywood A 13-point document setting out a preferred future for fleet and motoring taxation has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The organisation's new Tax Manifesto 2021 sets out 13 requests, ranging from minor changes to major strategic shifts, which it believes should be implemented so businesses can pursue their fleet and mobility plans faster and more effectively.  Among the points in the manifesto is for BIK tax tables for the years through to 2029-30 to be published, which the A...

The super-deduction, says the Treasury, will allow companies to cut their tax bill by up to 25p for every £1 they invest.