Policy & Compliance
the charges will be applied; previously the charge was based on a combination of the number of axles and Euro standard. The new HGV levy will be based on: • Vehicle weight as a broad approximation to CO 2 emissions, • Vehicle air quality emissions standard. In effect, this is now becoming another environmental tax and there is no regard to the damage to the UK’s increasingly pot-holed roads and thus their maintenance. For UK-registered trucks, payments will be collected by the DVLA; the operator will pay levy costs at the same time as Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). BIFA understands that the levy rates will be calculated automatically by the DVLA. For non-UK registered vehicles, the operators will have to set up an account and make advance payments via the following link ‘Pay the HGV levy’: www.gov.uk/hgv-levy . The non-UK registered HGV levy contact e-mail address is hgvcustomercare@necsws.com
The HGV Levy returns
The HGV Levy was suspended by HM Government on 1 August 2020 as a response to the impacts of the COVID- 19 pandemic – a move that was generally welcomed by industry. In March this year the Department for Transport announced its re-introduction,
effective 1 August 2023, for all HGVs of 12tons and over to ensure that they make a contribution for using the UK’s roads. The levy is equally applicable for both UK and overseas-registered trucks operating on the UK’s roads. There are significant changes in how
Some Top Tips for employing apprentices
2) Choose the most relevant apprenticeship standard There are over 35 approved standards in transport and logistics, but there are plenty of others that may be more suitable for your business, such as sales, marketing, business admin, etc. Get whole business buy-in to agree what the business needs. You can view all the standards available via: www.instituteforapprenticeships. org/apprenticeship-standards/ 3) Engage with your local school This is the easy way to recruit your apprentice. Schools need more employer engagement, and have a ready-made list of career events that you could become involved in. Just reach out to them and you can promote your business locally at the same time. If you want to find out more apprenticeship tips, join the monthly FREE 45-minute online event we are running for members when we will share our own experiences as well. The next one is on Friday 16June, at 1100hrs. Sign-up via www.bifa.org/events
W ith many young people still undecided about their career pathway, if you are thinking about employing apprentices, here are some of our tips to ensure that the process is a success for both the apprentice and the employer. 1) Line managers must have time This is paramount. If the line manager and team members do not have time to invest in the apprentice, it is likely that the apprenticeship will fail. The apprentice will require guidance and mentoring; you may even have to provide coaching for your team to ensure that they have the right skillset to support the apprentice if you decide to hire a young person.
“ If the line manager and team members do not have time to invest in the apprentice, it is likely that the apprentice- ship will fail.
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