NFDA 04/03/2021
“The decline of 35.5% in February was expected as the national lockdown continued, but looking ahead, with showrooms due to reopen soon and significant pent-up demand, dealers are optimistic”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA
PRA 03/03/2021
“The new discounted rate from June onwards represents an excellent position to entrench the Uniform Business Rate (UBR) and create a more proportional and fairer system for forecourt businesses.” commented Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA
IGA 03/03/2021
“We are pleased that financial support for small businesses has been extended in today’s Budget, and thank the Chancellor for responding to our request to continue the Retail Business Rate Relief Scheme into the 2021/22 tax year,” said Stuart James, Chief Executive of the IGA
NFDA 03/03/2021
“We will now look closely at the measures announced and the impact these will have on our sector. We will keep our members updated.” commented Sue Robinson, Chief Executive for the NFDA
PRA 03/03/2021
“As the PRA has campaigned heavily against any rises in fuel duty, we naturally welcome the Chancellors decision today. Fuel duty is a regressive tax on business and livelihoods so any attempt to increase it would have been entirely counter-productive as the economy gets back on track." commented Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA
NBRA 26/02/2021
“Bodyshops are already repairing EV vehicles daily in a competent way. With these webinars however, NBRA can help repairers and the wider industry understand the future of EVs and HEVs." commented Chris Weeks, Executive Director of the NBRA
PRA 25/02/2021
“In future, the government needs to strengthen its collaboration between DHSC and BEIS and develop legislation that maintains clarity for businesses and enforcement officers." commented Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA
PRA 24/02/2021
“Our essential operations throughout this pandemic have helped to keep the country moving and have been made possible because of business rates relief. Fewer drivers on the road has caused revenue from filling stations to decline." commented Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA
NFDA 24/02/2021
“It is extremely encouraging that the vast majority of car buyers feel comfortable about visiting a showroom when the lockdown ends; the fact that most respondents are confident that dealerships can be run in a covid-safe way pays testament to the efforts dealers have been making over the past months to follow covid-secure guidelines and protect the health of staff and customers”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA