BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//THRIVE Fleet Intelligence//Fleet Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:THRIVE UK fleet calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Every UK fleet tax\, fuel rate\, ZEV\, emissions and policy da te\, each with its official source. https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:P1D X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1D URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar BEGIN:VEVENT UID:next-fleet-sentiment-index@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYMONTHDAY=1 SUMMARY:THRIVE Fleet Sentiment Index for the month DESCRIPTION:THRIVE publishes its monthly Fleet Sentiment Index\, a 0 to 100 reading of how the month's fleet news leans\, on the first of each month. \nWho it affects: Fleet and leasing teams tracking the market's mood.\nSou rce: THRIVE: Fleet Sentiment Index method\, https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/ data/sentiment-index\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/next- fleet-sentiment-index URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/next-fleet-sentiment-index CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vat-public-ev-charging-standard-rate-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:Expected: VAT on public EV charging confirmed at the standard rate DESCRIPTION:The government is putting into law that electricity from public ly accessible chargepoints is standard rated for VAT\, with effect from 1 November 2026.\nWho it affects: Company car drivers and van fleets that ch arge on the public network\, and fleet managers setting public charging re imbursement.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, overview of tax legislati on and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2026-over view-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legis lation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/va t-public-ev-charging-standard-rate-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/vat-public-ev-charging-standard- rate-2026 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:next-uk-fuel-price-figures@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU SUMMARY:Official UK fuel prices for the week DESCRIPTION:The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero publishes the U K average pump prices for petrol and diesel for the week\, the figures THR IVE's fuel price page and Fleet Cost Index are built on.\nWho it affects: Fleet managers budgeting fuel\, and anyone setting mileage or fuel card ra tes.\nSource: DESNZ: weekly road fuel prices\, https://www.gov.uk/governme nt/statistics/weekly-road-fuel-prices\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co. uk/calendar/next-uk-fuel-price-figures URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/next-uk-fuel-price-figures CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:smmt-used-car-sales-q3-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110 SUMMARY:SMMT used car sales\, third quarter 2026 DESCRIPTION:The SMMT publishes UK used car transactions for July to Septemb er 2026.\nWho it affects: Leasing companies and remarketing teams pricing used fleet vehicles.\nSource: SMMT: key press dates\, https://www.smmt.co. uk/key-press-dates/\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-u sed-car-sales-q3-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-used-car-sales-q3-2026 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dft-ev-charging-statistics-november-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 SUMMARY:DfT electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics DESCRIPTION:The Department for Transport publishes the count of public char gepoints at 1 October 2026.\nWho it affects: Fleet managers planning elect ric vehicles around public charging.\nSource: DfT: forthcoming publication s\, https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/forthcoming-publications/depa rtment-for-transport-forthcoming-publications\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivef leet.co.uk/calendar/dft-ev-charging-statistics-november-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/dft-ev-charging-statistics-novem ber-2026 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ofgem-price-cap-announcement-november-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 SUMMARY:Ofgem announces the energy price cap for January to March 2027 DESCRIPTION:Ofgem announces the domestic energy price cap for 1 January to 31 March 2027\, the electricity unit rate that home charging costs follow. Ofgem says it may publish earlier.\nWho it affects: Company car drivers w ho charge at home\, and fleet managers setting home charging reimbursement .\nBefore it: Check your home charging reimbursement rate against the new unit rate when it applies on 1 January.\nSource: Ofgem: changes to the ene rgy price cap\, https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes-energy-price-cap-bet ween-1-october-and-31-december-2026\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk /calendar/ofgem-price-cap-announcement-november-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ofgem-price-cap-announcement-nov ember-2026 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dft-road-casualties-provisional-november-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 SUMMARY:DfT reported road casualties\, provisional\, year to June 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Department for Transport publishes provisional reported roa d casualties for the year ending June 2026.\nWho it affects: Fleet risk an d driver safety managers.\nSource: DfT: forthcoming publications\, https:/ /www.gov.uk/government/statistics/forthcoming-publications/department-for- transport-forthcoming-publications\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/ calendar/dft-road-casualties-provisional-november-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/dft-road-casualties-provisional- november-2026 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:euro-7-new-car-van-types-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130 SUMMARY:Expected: Euro 7 applies to new car and van types DESCRIPTION:Under EU Regulation 2024/1257\, Euro 7 applies to newly type-ap proved cars and vans from this date\, and in Northern Ireland automaticall y. In Great Britain it applies to all new car and van registrations from 2 9 November 2027.\nWho it affects: Leasing companies and fleet buyers order ing newly launched models.\nSource: DfT: minimum emission standard for new road vehicles\, government response\, https://www.gov.uk/government/consu ltations/updating-the-minimum-emission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles/outc ome/updating-the-minimum-emission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles-governmen t-response\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-new-car- van-types-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-new-car-van-types-2026 CATEGORIES:Emissions TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:next-advisory-fuel-rate-change@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;INTERVAL=3;BYMONTHDAY=1 SUMMARY:HMRC advisory fuel rates change DESCRIPTION:HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates for company car drivers\ , including the advisory electric rate\, which apply from this date. HMRC reviews them quarterly\, on 1 March\, 1 June\, 1 September and 1 December. \nWho it affects: Employers reimbursing business mileage in company cars\, and company car drivers repaying private fuel.\nBefore it: Update your mi leage claim rates from this date\; HMRC lets you use the previous rates fo r up to one month after a change.\nSource: HMRC: advisory fuel rates\, htt ps://www.gov.uk/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefl eet.co.uk/calendar/next-advisory-fuel-rate-change URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/next-advisory-fuel-rate-change CATEGORIES:Fuel rates TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:smmt-november-registrations-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 SUMMARY:SMMT new car and van registrations for November DESCRIPTION:The SMMT publishes November new car registrations at 09:00 and light commercial vehicle registrations at 11:00.\nWho it affects: Fleet ma nagers\, van operators and leasing companies tracking the market and elect ric share.\nSource: SMMT: key press dates\, https://www.smmt.co.uk/key-pre ss-dates/\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-november-re gistrations-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-november-registrations-2026 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zev-mandate-review-response-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 SUMMARY:Expected: Government response to the ZEV mandate review due DESCRIPTION:The government aims to publish its response to the ZEV mandate review by the end of 2026\; changes could apply from the 2027 compliance y ear.\nWho it affects: Leasing companies and fleet managers planning electr ic vehicle supply and pricing.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, https:/ /www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2026-document/budget-2026-html\ nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zev-mandate-review-respons e-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zev-mandate-review-response-2026 CATEGORIES:Policy TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:first-year-allowance-50-percent-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 SUMMARY:Expected: Main-rate first-year allowance rises to 50% DESCRIPTION:Qualifying plant and machinery spending on or after 1 January 2 027\, including vans\, attracts a 50% first-year allowance. It does not co ver cars.\nWho it affects: Businesses buying vans and other plant outright .\nBefore it: Time van purchases with your accountant\, since the allowanc e applies by date of spending.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, overvie w of tax legislation and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/government/publication s/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/budget-2026-ove rview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet .co.uk/calendar/first-year-allowance-50-percent-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/first-year-allowance-50-percent- 2027 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zev-mandate-2027-targets@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 SUMMARY:Expected: ZEV mandate 2027 targets apply DESCRIPTION:The 2027 zero emission vehicle targets for new car and van sale s apply from this date\, subject to the outcome of the 2026 review.\nWho i t affects: Leasing companies and fleets\, through manufacturers' electric supply and pricing.\nSource: legislation.gov.uk: Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023\, schedule 6\, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/202 3/1394/schedule/6/made\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zev -mandate-2027-targets URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zev-mandate-2027-targets CATEGORIES:Policy TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:smmt-december-full-year-registrations-2026@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270107 SUMMARY:SMMT December and full-year 2026 registrations DESCRIPTION:The SMMT publishes December and full-year 2026 new car registra tions at 09:00 and light commercial vehicles at 11:00.\nWho it affects: Fl eet managers and leasing companies.\nSource: SMMT: key press dates\, https ://www.smmt.co.uk/key-press-dates/\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/ calendar/smmt-december-full-year-registrations-2026 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-december-full-year-registra tions-2026 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:smmt-used-car-sales-2026-full-year@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 SUMMARY:SMMT used car sales\, full year 2026 DESCRIPTION:The SMMT publishes UK used car transactions for the whole of 20 26.\nWho it affects: Leasing companies and remarketing teams.\nSource: SMM T: key press dates\, https://www.smmt.co.uk/key-press-dates/\nTHRIVE: http s://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-used-car-sales-2026-full-year URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/smmt-used-car-sales-2026-full-ye ar CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ofgem-price-cap-announcement-february-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270224 SUMMARY:Ofgem announces the energy price cap for April to June 2027 DESCRIPTION:Ofgem announces the domestic energy price cap for 1 April to 30 June 2027. Ofgem says it may publish earlier.\nWho it affects: Company ca r drivers who charge at home\, and fleet managers setting home charging re imbursement.\nSource: Ofgem: changes to the energy price cap\, https://www .ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes-energy-price-cap-between-1-october-and-31-decem ber-2026\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ofgem-price-cap-a nnouncement-february-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ofgem-price-cap-announcement-feb ruary-2027 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:congestion-charge-residents-discount-evs-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 SUMMARY:Congestion Charge residents' discount limited to electric vehicles for new applicants DESCRIPTION:New applicants for the 90% Congestion Charge residents' discoun t need an electric vehicle\; existing holders keep it when they renew.\nWh o it affects: Company car drivers who live in the Congestion Charge zone.\ nSource: Transport for London: Congestion Charge changes\, https://tfl.gov .uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge/congestion-charge-changes\nTHRIVE: htt ps://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/congestion-charge-residents-discount-e vs-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/congestion-charge-residents-disc ount-evs-2027 CATEGORIES:Clean air zones TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:workplace-charging-scheme-closes-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401 SUMMARY:Workplace Charging Scheme closes DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Charging Scheme\, extended for a final year\, clo ses at 23:59\; four other chargepoint grants close the same day.\nWho it a ffects: Fleet managers installing chargepoints at work sites.\nBefore it: Submit any application before the scheme closes\; installation timescales apply.\nSource: OZEV: changes to chargepoint grant schemes from 1 April 20 26\, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-g rant-schemes-from-1-april-2026\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/cale ndar/workplace-charging-scheme-closes-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/workplace-charging-scheme-closes -2027 CATEGORIES:Grants TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hgv-ved-and-levy-uprated-april-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 SUMMARY:Expected: HGV VED and HGV Levy rise with RPI DESCRIPTION:HGV Vehicle Excise Duty and the HGV Levy are uprated with RPI f or 2027 to 2028.\nWho it affects: HGV operators.\nSource: HM Treasury: Bud get 2026\, overview of tax legislation and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/gove rnment/publications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootl ar/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https ://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/hgv-ved-and-levy-uprated-april-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/hgv-ved-and-levy-uprated-april-2 027 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:writing-down-allowance-12-percent-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 SUMMARY:Expected: Main-rate writing-down allowance falls to 12% DESCRIPTION:The main-rate writing-down allowance falls to 12%\, from 1 Apri l 2027 for Corporation Tax and 6 April 2027 for Income Tax.\nWho it affect s: Businesses that own their fleet vehicles.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, overview of tax legislation and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/governme nt/publications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/b udget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https://w ww.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/writing-down-allowance-12-percent-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/writing-down-allowance-12-percen t-2027 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ved-rates-uprated-april-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 SUMMARY:Expected: Vehicle Excise Duty rises for cars\, vans and motorcycles DESCRIPTION:VED rates for cars\, vans and motorcycles rise with RPI for 202 7 to 2028: the standard car rate from £200 to £210 and most vans from £ 360 to £375. The first-year rate for zero-emission cars stays £10.\nWho it affects: Fleet managers\, van operators and leasing companies budgeting road tax.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, rates and allowances\, http s://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legisla tion-and-rates-ootlar/annex-a-rates-and-allowances\nTHRIVE: https://www.th rivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ved-rates-uprated-april-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ved-rates-uprated-april-2027 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:payrolling-company-car-van-benefits-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270407 SUMMARY:Expected: Company car and van benefits must be payrolled DESCRIPTION:Employers must report and payroll company car\, van and fuel be nefits through Real Time Information instead of P11D\; most other benefits follow in April 2028.\nWho it affects: Fleet managers and payroll teams.\ nBefore it: Agree with payroll how car and van benefit values will be set up before the tax year starts.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, overvie w of tax legislation and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/government/publication s/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/budget-2026-ove rview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet .co.uk/calendar/payrolling-company-car-van-benefits-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/payrolling-company-car-van-benef its-2027 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:making-tax-digital-income-tax-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270407 SUMMARY:Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: qualifying income over £30\,000 DESCRIPTION:Sole traders with qualifying income over £30\,000 must keep di gital records and send quarterly updates\; the threshold falls to £20\,00 0 in April 2028.\nWho it affects: Owner-driver van operators and other sel f-employed fleet suppliers.\nSource: HMRC: when you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax\, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-out-if-and-when -you-need-to-use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax\nTHRIVE: https://www.th rivefleet.co.uk/calendar/making-tax-digital-income-tax-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/making-tax-digital-income-tax-20 27 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mileage-rate-above-10000-miles-35p-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270407 SUMMARY:Expected: Mileage allowance above 10\,000 business miles rises to 3 5p DESCRIPTION:The approved mileage allowance for an employee's own car or van above 10\,000 business miles rises from 25p to 35p a mile\, and the 55p r ate for the first 10\,000 miles is made permanent.\nWho it affects: Grey-f leet drivers using their own vehicles for work\, and the fleet managers wh o set mileage policy.\nBefore it: Update mileage claim policies and expens e systems for claims from 6 April 2027.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\ , overview of tax legislation and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/government/pu blications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/budget -2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https://www.th rivefleet.co.uk/calendar/mileage-rate-above-10000-miles-35p-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/mileage-rate-above-10000-miles-3 5p-2027 CATEGORIES:Fuel rates TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:company-car-tax-2027-28@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270407 SUMMARY:New tax year: company car tax rates step up DESCRIPTION:The 2027/28 appropriate percentages apply: a zero-emission comp any car moves to 5%.\nWho it affects: Company car drivers and fleet manage rs setting car policy.\nSource: HMRC: company car tax rates\, https://www. gov.uk/government/publications/check-future-rates-for-petrol-powered-and-h ybrid-powered-company-cars/co2-emissions-tables-of-rates\nTHRIVE: https:// www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/company-car-tax-2027-28 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/company-car-tax-2027-28 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:van-benefit-and-fuel-charges-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270407 SUMMARY:Expected: Van benefit charge\, van fuel charge and car fuel multipl ier uprated DESCRIPTION:The van benefit charge\, the van fuel benefit charge and the ca r fuel benefit multiplier are uprated for 2027 to 2028\; the new figures a re in HM Treasury's Budget 2026 rates.\nWho it affects: Company van and ca r drivers with private use or private fuel.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2 026\, overview of tax legislation and rates\, https://www.gov.uk/governmen t/publications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/bu dget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTHRIVE: https://ww w.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/van-benefit-and-fuel-charges-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/van-benefit-and-fuel-charges-202 7 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:great-british-fleet-event-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270416 SUMMARY:Great British Fleet Event 2027 DESCRIPTION:The Great British Fleet Event is held at Arena MK\, Milton Keyn es\, with the Great British Fleet Awards that evening.\nWho it affects: Fl eet managers.\nSource: Great British Fleet Event\, https://greatbritishfle etevent.co.uk/\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/great-briti sh-fleet-event-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/great-british-fleet-event-2027 CATEGORIES:Events TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ofgem-price-cap-announcement-may-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270527 SUMMARY:Ofgem announces the energy price cap for July to September 2027 DESCRIPTION:Ofgem announces the domestic energy price cap for 1 July to 30 September 2027. Ofgem says it may publish earlier.\nWho it affects: Compan y car drivers who charge at home\, and fleet managers setting home chargin g reimbursement.\nSource: Ofgem: changes to the energy price cap\, https:/ /www.ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes-energy-price-cap-between-1-october-and-31-d ecember-2026\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ofgem-price-c ap-announcement-may-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ofgem-price-cap-announcement-may -2027 CATEGORIES:Data releases TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hgv-ved-one-pound-window-ends-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701 SUMMARY:The £1 HGV VED window ends DESCRIPTION:The £1 VED rate for licences taken out from 1 July 2026 covers HGV tax classes 1\, 2\, 16\, 23 and 57 until 30 June 2027.\nWho it affect s: HGV operators.\nBefore it: Plan licence renewals around the end of the window.\nSource: legislation.gov.uk: Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Act 20 26\, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/26\nTHRIVE: https://www.thr ivefleet.co.uk/calendar/hgv-ved-one-pound-window-ends-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/hgv-ved-one-pound-window-ends-20 27 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fuel-duty-rpi-rates-july-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702 SUMMARY:Expected: Fuel duty returns to RPI-uprated rates DESCRIPTION:After the cut is extended to 30 June 2027\, fuel duty on petrol and diesel moves to 60.59p a litre and red diesel to 11.65p a litre.\nWho it affects: Every fleet\, and HGV operators most of all.\nBefore it: Budg et the higher duty from July 2027\; with VAT\, the pump price rises by mor e than the duty.\nSource: HM Treasury: Budget 2026\, rates and allowances\ , https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-l egislation-and-rates-ootlar/annex-a-rates-and-allowances\nTHRIVE: https:// www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/fuel-duty-rpi-rates-july-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/fuel-duty-rpi-rates-july-2027 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ulez-grace-periods-end-october-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271026 SUMMARY:ULEZ grace periods end for community minibuses and accessible vehic les DESCRIPTION:On 24 October 2027 the grace periods end for community minibuse s\, the disabled tax class and wheelchair-accessible private hire vehicles \; on 25 October for wheelchair-accessible vehicles and the disabled benef its grace period. These vehicles must then meet the standards or pay.\nWho it affects: Community transport operators and private hire fleets in Lond on.\nBefore it: Replace or retrofit non-compliant vehicles before the grac e period ends.\nSource: Transport for London: ULEZ discounts and exemption s\, https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/discounts-and -exemptions\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ulez-grace-per iods-end-october-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ulez-grace-periods-end-october-2 027 CATEGORIES:Clean air zones TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:euro-7-all-new-cars-vans-2027@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271130 SUMMARY:Euro 7 applies to every new car and van registered in Great Britain DESCRIPTION:Every new car and van registered in Great Britain from this dat e must meet Euro 7\; Euro 6 vehicles can be registered until 28 November 2 027\, and small-volume makers have until 1 July 2030.\nWho it affects: Fle et buyers and leasing companies ordering new cars and vans.\nBefore it: Ch eck that vehicles on order will be registered before the date or are Euro 7 approved.\nSource: DfT: minimum emission standard for new road vehicles\ , government response\, https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updati ng-the-minimum-emission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles/outcome/updating-th e-minimum-emission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles-government-response\nTHR IVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-all-new-cars-vans-2027 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-all-new-cars-vans-2027 CATEGORIES:Emissions TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zev-mandate-2028-targets@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280102 SUMMARY:Expected: ZEV mandate 2028 targets apply DESCRIPTION:The 2028 zero emission vehicle targets for new car and van sale s apply from this date\, subject to the outcome of the 2026 review.\nWho i t affects: Leasing companies and fleets\, through manufacturers' electric supply and pricing.\nSource: legislation.gov.uk: Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023\, schedule 6\, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/202 3/1394/schedule/6/made\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zev -mandate-2028-targets URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zev-mandate-2028-targets CATEGORIES:Policy TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:private-hire-vat-full-fare-2028@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280103 SUMMARY:Expected: Private hire operators liable for VAT on the full fare DESCRIPTION:Private hire operators above a turnover threshold become liable for VAT on the full fare\; £50 million is the lead option\, subject to c onsultation.\nWho it affects: Private hire fleet operators.\nSource: HM Tr easury: Budget 2026\, overview of tax legislation and rates\, https://www. gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and -rates-ootlar/budget-2026-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar\nTH RIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/private-hire-vat-full-fare-20 28 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/private-hire-vat-full-fare-2028 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eved-starts-2028@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280402 SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Excise Duty begins DESCRIPTION:Electric Vehicle Excise Duty begins: 3p a mile for battery-elec tric and hydrogen cars and 1.5p a mile for plug-in hybrids\, uprated with CPI from 2029-30. Vans\, buses\, coaches and HGVs are out of scope at intr oduction.\nWho it affects: Company car drivers\, salary sacrifice schemes and fleet managers costing electric cars.\nBefore it: Add eVED to whole-li fe cost models for electric cars on order now.\nSource: HM Treasury: Elect ric Vehicle Excise Duty\, consultation response\, https://www.gov.uk/gover nment/consultations/consultation-on-the-introduction-of-electric-vehicle-e xcise-duty-eved/outcome/the-introduction-of-electric-vehicle-excise-duty-e ved-consultation-response\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/ eved-starts-2028 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/eved-starts-2028 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:company-car-tax-2028-29@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280407 SUMMARY:New tax year: company car tax rates step up DESCRIPTION:The 2028/29 appropriate percentages apply: a zero-emission comp any car moves to 7%.\nWho it affects: Company car drivers and fleet manage rs setting car policy.\nSource: HMRC: company car tax rates 2028 to 2030\, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-company-car-tax-rat es-2028-to-2030/taxation-of-company-cars-the-appropriate-percentage-for-ta x-years-2028-to-2029-and-2029-to-2030\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co. uk/calendar/company-car-tax-2028-29 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/company-car-tax-2028-29 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:euro-7-heavy-duty-new-types-2028@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280530 SUMMARY:Expected: Euro 7 applies to new HGV\, bus and coach types DESCRIPTION:Under the EU regulation Euro 7 applies to newly type-approved H GVs\, buses and coaches\, with all new registrations from 29 May 2029. The DfT will consult further on heavy vehicles and says Great Britain would f ollow any EU delay.\nWho it affects: HGV\, bus and coach operators.\nSourc e: DfT: minimum emission standard for new road vehicles\, government respo nse\, https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updating-the-minimum-emi ssion-standard-for-new-road-vehicles/outcome/updating-the-minimum-emission -standard-for-new-road-vehicles-government-response\nTHRIVE: https://www.t hrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-heavy-duty-new-types-2028 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-heavy-duty-new-types-2028 CATEGORIES:Emissions TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:euro-7-tyre-abrasion-car-tyres-2028@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280702 SUMMARY:Proposed: Euro 7 tyre abrasion limits for car tyres (proposed) DESCRIPTION:Proposed for Great Britain: Euro 7 tyre abrasion limits for car (C1) tyres\, with van (C2) tyres from 1 April 2030 and truck and bus (C3) tyres from 1 April 2032.\nWho it affects: Fleet tyre buyers and suppliers .\nSource: DfT: updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicl es (consultation)\, https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updating-t he-minimum-emission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles/updating-the-minimum-em ission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co. uk/calendar/euro-7-tyre-abrasion-car-tyres-2028 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/euro-7-tyre-abrasion-car-tyres-2 028 CATEGORIES:Emissions TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:company-car-tax-2029-30@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290407 SUMMARY:New tax year: company car tax rates step up DESCRIPTION:The 2029/30 appropriate percentages apply: a zero-emission comp any car moves to 9%.\nWho it affects: Company car drivers and fleet manage rs setting car policy.\nSource: HMRC: company car tax rates 2028 to 2030\, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-company-car-tax-rat es-2028-to-2030/taxation-of-company-cars-the-appropriate-percentage-for-ta x-years-2028-to-2029-and-2029-to-2030\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co. uk/calendar/company-car-tax-2029-30 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/company-car-tax-2029-30 CATEGORIES:Tax TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zero-emission-van-grant-ends-2030@thrivefleet.co.uk DTSTAMP:20261030T043927Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300401 SUMMARY:Zero Emission Van Grant scheme ends DESCRIPTION:The Zero Emission Van Grant (35% of the price\, up to £2\,500 for a small van and £5\,000 for a large one) runs to 31 March 2030\, or u ntil its budget\, shared with the Zero Emission Truck Grant\, is used up.\ nWho it affects: Van operators buying or leasing electric vans.\nBefore it : Order while the scheme runs: it can close earlier if the budget runs out .\nSource: DfT: commercial vehicles report\, https://assets.publishing.ser vice.gov.uk/media/69c145efcfa346b9d4704a82/Commercial_Vehicles_Final_Repor t.pdf\nTHRIVE: https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zero-emission-van-gr ant-ends-2030 URL:https://www.thrivefleet.co.uk/calendar/zero-emission-van-grant-ends-203 0 CATEGORIES:Grants TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR