Business
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Duty Free?
There are an estimated 500-600 deaths while driving for work in the UK each year, but the government doesn’t currently think employers should report them in the same way as the circa 150 ‘official’ annual at-work fatalities under RIDDOR. More on this and a full guide to fleet duty of care in Business Car’s January…
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224,000 Grey Fleet (business use) vehicles could potentially be untaxed
Roadside survey results for Vehicle Excise Duty evasion statistics: 2019 The DfT latest estimates indicate that 1.6% of vehicles in the active vehicle stock were unlicensed in the United Kingdom. This 1.6% corresponds to 634,000 thousand vehicles. It is estimated that there are 14 million grey fleet vehicles on Britain’s roads. Which equates to 1.6% of…
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Christmas and New Year Closures 2019-20
We wish you all a very merry Xmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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Road risk management basics for business
Licence Bureau has highlighted three road risk management fundamentals for businesses in order to support their duty of care obligations when employees take to the wheel. The move aligns with the growth in ‘grey fleet’ – people using their own vehicles for work purposes – influenced by business trends such as cash contributions, remote working…
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Brexit Views
The key question of whether the UK is leaving the EU on the 31st October is not at all clear. All we do know is that the current government has given the Whitehall administration clear instructions with the creation of the Michael Gove role within the Cabinet to oversee No Deal. So with no clear message…
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Four million Driver Licence checks
Licence Bureau, the UK’s number one provider of Driver Licence validation services, has passed its four millionth Driver Licence check milestone. The landmark achievement comes as Licence Bureau continues to raise awareness amongst businesses of the driver and vehicle compliance challenges faced daily. Steve Pinchen, sales director at Licence Bureau, said, “It is great to see…
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Licence Bureau warns businesses to ‘tow the line’ to remain compliant
Licence Bureau has issued a warning to businesses to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the legalities related to towing loads following recent reported incidents. With around 4,000 reported incidents a year involving all forms of trailers, Licence Bureau is advising businesses to ensure their drivers have the correct licence and insurances to tow.…
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Why is your Grey Fleet management important?
Reduces risk Keeps you compliant with your legal obligations and helps protect against fines. Saves time and resource A proper process will minimise the hassle resulting in failures in drivers and vehicles alike. Peace of mind You can rest assured that this often overlooked area of your responsibilities is covered and you have an…
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Car In Action (CCIA) Sponsors
Licence Bureau are a feature sponsor at Company Car In Action (CCIA): 12-13 June 2019, Millbrook Proving Ground
