The Government has announced a new energy support scheme for businesses, effective from the 1 April when the current support scheme ends. Full details are available in the Government announcement. The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Cartlidge said that “the Government had already provided a £18bn package of support for non-domestic users, which he...
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DVLA criticised by ombudsman regarding van conversions
The Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman (PHSO) investigated two cases brought by individuals who converted vans into motorhomes and had multiple applications to change their vehicle’s logbook rejected by DVLA. Having a vehicle registered as a “van with windows” rather than a motor caravan means the owner can face a number of issues including higher...
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Major boost for tourism in North East
DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) has announced that the North East has been selected as the location of a major tourism project to attract more investment, welcome more events, support business growth, create new jobs, and boost domestic and international tourist numbers. The NewcastleGateshead initiative in the North East has been chosen to lead a pilot...
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Autumn Statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Government’s priorities are ‘stability, growth and public services and to protect the vulnerable’ as he delivered the Autumn statement. He announced a £55 billion package of consolidation measures with tax rises and spending cuts in order to stabilise the public finances, reduce debt and combat high inflation and high interest rates...
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FCA publishes new Consumer Duty rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) previously announced that they are introducing a new Consumer Duty to set higher standards and enhance consumer protection across financial services. The FCA has now set out the new rules firms will need to follow by 31 July 2023. It is a business’s responsibility to comply with these rules and...
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Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet – key roles of interest to the caravan sector
Below are a number of appointments in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new Cabinet that will be of interest to various sectors of the caravan and motorhome industry. Jeremy Hunt MP has been re-appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer Dominic Rabb MP has been appointed Deputy PM and Justice Secretary Grant Shapps MP has been appointed...
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Trailer testing
The following written question was raised in the House of Commons and answered on 21 October 2022: Ben Lake Shadow PC Spokesperson (Treasury) asked the Secretary of State for Transport: “whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits for road safety of extending the list of vehicles and trailers required to undergo a HGV, bus or trailer MOT to include trailers with...
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VIN CHIP™ anti-theft technology to be installed in Hillside campervans
PRESS RELEASE – for immediate distribution 17 October 2022 VIN CHIP™, the theft deterrent and recovery aid, installed during manufacture by UK touring caravan and some premium motorhome manufacturers is branching into the campervan conversion market. Derby-based Hillside Leisure, one of the largest VW campervan converters in the UK, is the first National Caravan Council...
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Reduction in NI rates announced
The government has announced in-year reductions to National Insurance rates and the cancellation of the Health and Social Care Levy as a separate tax. The key changes are: National Insurance contribution (NIC) rates will be cut by 1.25 percentage points for employees, employers and the self-employed, effectively reversing the uplift introduced in April 2022 for...
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