Emissions

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 woodburner logburner emissions pollution labour regulations defra futurehomes airquality health

The UK government has introduced new proposals aimed at tightening regulations on wood and log burners in all homes across England. Following consultations in January after Christmas, the Labour Party is pushing for stronger … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 diesel electric haulage fleets transportation emissions autonomous hgv charging infrastructure sport

Diesel vehicles are on the brink of disappearing from UK roads as businesses increasingly adopt electric fleets, driven by significant cost advantages. New data reveals that diesel fuel accounts for about 33% of total … Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 hmrc vat fuel tax co2 emissions charges 2026 vehicle fleet

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled the updated road fuel scale charges that will apply from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. These charges are intended to capture VAT on fuel purchased by businesses but used for … Read More

Friday, May 8, 2026 car tax ev hybrid miles charge government policy drivers emissions

Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile car tax set to affect millions of electric and hybrid vehicle owners starting April 2028. Under the upcoming scheme, electric vehicle (EV) drivers will be charged 3p per mile, … Read More

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 hmrc vat fuel emissions business tax co2 charges accounting fleet

HMRC has announced revised VAT road fuel scale charges effective from May 1, 2026, which could lead to increased costs for drivers of petrol and diesel business vehicles. These changes affect how businesses calculate VAT on … Read More

Monday, May 4, 2026 dvla ev tax ved electricvehicles roadtax emissions fuelduty rac vehicleregistration

The DVLA has officially ended the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars, instituting a new £200 flat fee for most EV owners starting April 2026. Since April 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) have not been exempt from Vehicle … Read More