All articles by Christopher Marchant

BVRLA urges industry response to vehicle tax consultation

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and other trade bodies are making a collective call to industry.

FPB appoints SME representative to lobby gov’t on late invoices

Business lobby group the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has appointed a Small Business Crown Representative.

VAT tax raised from SMEs up 12% to £3.75bn in 2018

Investigations into underpaid VAT have yielded the UK government an extra £3.75bn in tax, an increase of 12% year-on-year according to data from HMRC.

Ultra-low emission LCV sales show 21% yearly growth

Edinburgh Asset Finance signs advance loan agreement with auction house

Luxury asset-based lender Edinburgh Asset Finance has entered into an advance auction loan agreement with auction house McTear’s.

Cambridge & Counties Bank balance sheet exceeds £1bn

Leicester-based Cambridge & Counties Bank has seen its balance sheet top £1bn for the first time.

PVS Asset Finance gains FCA approval

PVS Asset Finance, a division of Puddy’s Vehicle Solutions, has gained regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Treasury agency had role in Global Restructuring Group activity

Documents show the HM Treasury’s Asset Protection Agency influenced Global Restructuring Group (GRG)’s strategy and aggressive SME lending practices.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions promotes senior executives

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has made changes to its executive positions following the retirement of its deputy chief executive officer Xavier Viollet.

IGF: Nine in ten UK SMEs concerned over Brexit

90% of UK SMEs expressing concern over the potential effects of Britain’s departure from the European Union.