EV charging VAT clarified
HMRC confirms standard-rate VAT treatment for public and workplace charging from 1 November. This clarifies existing policy; it is not an extra 20% charge.
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π¨π¦ CANADA β’ VERIFIED FUEL TAX NEWS β’ 29 OCT 2026
Bill C-38 received Royal Assent. Federal excise-tax relief continues through 31 January 2027; half rates return in February and full rates in April. Existing relief continues β no new immediate pump-price cut.
Read verified Canada update βπ΅π° PAKISTAN Β· VERIFIED IMPORT POLICY Β· 30 OCT 2026
Effective 1 July 2026. See what changed, which standards and duties still apply, and what buyers should check before importing.
Read verified used-car import update βπ¬π§ UK β’ VERIFIED BUDGET NEWS β’ 28 OCT 2026
The 5p-per-litre fuel duty cut is extended through June 2027. Lower-cost local EV charging support is planned from spring 2027, and business mileage allowance changes affect expense planning. Read the official-source breakdown and confirmed-versus-future status.
Read UK Budget driving-cost update βπ¬π§ UK MOTORING POLICY β’ VERIFIED GOVERNMENT SOURCES β’ NOVEMBER 2026
HMRC confirms standard-rate VAT treatment for public and workplace charging from 1 November. This clarifies existing policy; it is not an extra 20% charge.
Read HMRC update βGovernment confirms its policy direction. New-car and van registration rules are planned for November 2027; implementing legislation is still pending.
Read Euro 7 decision β