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Category Archives: Legal
Budget 2013 – What it means to your fleet.
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered his fourth Budget speech yesterday (Wednesday, March 20, 2013). He described his Budget, the subject of a 55-minute statement in the House of Commons, as one that ‘fixed our country’s economic problems’ and … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, General, Legal, Taxation
Tagged 2013 BIK table, 2014 BIK table, 2015 BIK Table, BIK table, budget 2013, chancellor of the exchequer, co2, company car, company car taxation, George Osbourne
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Imminent Capital Allowance changes and how this will impact on your fleet
On 1st April 2013 changes to lease rental restriction thresholds will mean that the right choice of vehicle becomes more important than ever for your fleet. Ogilvie Fleet are here to help you make those right choices and give you … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, Legal
Tagged 130, 130g/km, 160, 160g/km, car, co2, lease rental disallowance, lease rental restrictions, legislation, legislative, Ogilvie fleet, ogilvie true cost, tax efficient, vehicle, vehicle choice, whole life costs
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The Government’s Autumn Statement 2012 – what it means to you
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered the Government’s annual Autumn Statement in the House of Commons yesterday (Wednesday, December 5). Sometimes described as a mini-Budget, he revealed to the nation the state of the country’s economy and public finances, … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, Legal
Tagged annual, autumn, BVRLA, car tax, chancellor of the exchequer, company car, drivers, economy, emissions, finance, fuel duty, George Osbourne, mini-budget, road building, statement, taxation
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Ogilvie Fleet Launches Unique Smart Phone Tax Tool
Fast-expanding Ogilvie Fleet has further enhanced its sophisticated hi-tech reputation with the launch of a unique mobile company car tax tool. The smart phone accessible driver benefit-in-kind tax calculator has been specially developed for Ogilvie Fleet – and access is … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, Legal, Press Releases, Taxation
Tagged 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, advice, benefit-in-kind, calculator, car, company, driver, Fleet, fleet manager, help, manager, Ogilvie, Ogilvie fleet, p11d, tax, taxation, tool, unique
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1m Van Drivers Face £100 charge to enter London
From 3 January 2012 more than 1 million van drivers will be forced to pay £100 per day if they wish to travel in the London Emission Zone (LEZ) as a result of more stringent restrictions on emissions. Any van … Continue reading
Posted in Congestion, EcoDriving, Legal
Tagged LEZ, Low Emissions, low emissions zone, TFL, Transport for London
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Blackberry Disruption Made Roads Safer
A dramatic fall in traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi last week has been directly linked to the three-day disruption in BlackBerry services claims Dubai Police. In Dubai, traffic accidents fell 20 per cent from average rates on the days BlackBerry … Continue reading
Speed limit to increase to 80mph?
The government is planning to raise the speed limit to 80mph because it’s thought it will shorten journey times and, in turn, boost the economy. Raising the national speed limit is never far from the top of the motoring agenda, … Continue reading
Posted in Driving Advice, General, Legal
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Judge attacks car insurer’s repair costs
A judge has strongly criticised the way a major motor insurer recovers the costs of repairing vehicles. Judge Platt says Royal and Sun Alliance has used a subsidiary which inflates charges simply to boost profits. He found the subsidiary increased … Continue reading
Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) Scheme
Since 2005 it has been a legal requirement for all vehicles covered by a valid motor insurance policy to be recorded on the Motor Insurance Database (MID) by the policyholder, or their insurer/broker. In an effort to further reduce the … Continue reading
Posted in Legal
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Mobile phones and driving at work
The issue of work related phone use is a complex one, the original legislation banning use of a handheld mobile phone whilst driving has by and large proved ineffective, even after the original legislation was given teeth by the ability … Continue reading
