Newsletter
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Issue 49 - 13th December 2019
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, Following the outcome of the General Election, we hope clarity will soon be provided to businesses. NFDA’s engagement with parliamentarians in recent years has been instrumental to raising awareness of the key issues in the automotive retail sector. We will start to set up meetings to engage with the new Government and ensure that the interests of our franchised dealer members continue to be safeguarded. Also, I encourage...
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13th December 2019
NFDA COMMENTS ON GENERAL ELECTION RESULT
The Conservatives have won the General Election with an overall large majority. Following the outcome of the election and with one constituency left to declare, the Conservatives have 364 MPs, Labour...
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13th December 2019
DEMAND FOR USED CARS IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS IN DECEMBER
Almost half of respondents in this month’s National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) survey are expecting volumes to fall over the coming month. Volumes of vehicles arriving at auction centres...
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13th December 2019
MILS CASE STUDY: Employment Status: Worker or Self...
The Tribunals frequently have to grapple with the question of worker ‘status’ in UK Employment Law because there are different definitions. The three main categories of status are (1) an “employee”,...
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13th December 2019
DVLA renewing trade licence plates step by step guide
Before renewing your trade plate licence, make sure you are eligible. You can apply for a trade licence if you are a motor dealer, trader or vehicle tester. 1. If you are no longer eligible or do...
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13th December 2019
British Motor Show to host National Automotive Recruitment...
After announcing its prestigious return in 2020, The British Motor show has announced it will play host to the National Automotive Recruitment Fair on the opening day of the show, August 20th.The...
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13th December 2019
What Car? Insight
This month's What Car? Insight includes: - An interview with Pauline Turner, Managing Director of the Chorley Group - A list of the most popular new car reviews - The most popular new car reviews by...
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13th December 2019
NFDA REGIONAL MEETINGS 2020: dates & venues released
The NFDA Regional Meetings 2020 will take place across the country throughout next year. Themes of discussion will include new and used UK car market, the relationship between retailers and...
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With poor weather and being out-of-season for motorcycling, the sales this November equated to only 5.9% of the 102,413 motorcycles registered year-to-date in 2019, according to the latest figures...
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