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PRA urges government to cover petrol cost increases

'Razor-thin' margins of independent forecourt operators are under threat, ironically, because of rising energy costs.

30 August 2022

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IGA LOBBY FOR 'ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT' FOR INDEPENDENTS

Stuart James urges government to provide funds to keep garages afloat over the next five years

25 August 2021

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IGA RAISE MOT EXTENSION CONCERNS WITH TRANSPORT MINISTER

Trade body becomes latest organisation to express the seriousness of delaying inspections

21 May 2020

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FURLOUGH SCHEME EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER

Government's coronavirus job retention programme is currently paying 27% of all UK workers

12 May 2020

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EXTENDED MOT WILL HAVE 'CATASTROPHIC' EFFECT SAY TRADE BODIES

Aftermarket groups have written to ministers

28 April 2020

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IAAF BOSS: GOVT. MUST HELP THE AFTERMARKET

Wendy Williamson to Chancellor:“I want to stress that we have many companies and individuals who are facing significant challenges and there is more need than ever to keep drivers on the road so that infrastructure can remain as stable as possible.”

20 March 2020

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COMBUSTION CAR SALES COULD END IN 2032

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid-powered cars could stop within 12 years

12 February 2020

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GOVERNMENT CONSULTING TO BAN OLD TYRES

Age limits may be enforced for bus and truck tyres

28 February 2019

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SMMT PRESIDENT: 'CONCRETE PROGRESS' NEEDED ON BREXIT

Tony Walker delivers impassioned speech demanding clarity to restore consumer confidence

30 November 2017

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AUTUMN STATEMENT: AFTERMARKET REACTION

Chancellor sets out his stall and the motor trade reacts

23 November 2016

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