Government proposes tax breaks to 'help white van man go green'

Michael Holder
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Government consults on possible changes to vehicle excise duty aimed at incentivising van drivers to switch to lower emission vehicles

The government has launched a consultation on vehicle tax reforms aimed at helping "white van man go green" by incentivising the uptake of cleaner vehicles to cut air pollution. Launched today, the...

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