Newsletter
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Issue 14 - 09th April 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, Following our lobbying efforts, it is positive that the Northern Ireland Executive have confirmed with the NFDA that “outdoor retail is allowed to re-open from Monday 12 April 2021 for the following businesses: new and used car retailers, retailers of light motor vehicles, lorries and trailers”. We also welcomed the re-opening of car dealers in Scotland this week, with dealers in England and Wales being able to re-open...
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09th April 2021
The Spring 2021 edition of The Voice is now live
Dear Colleague, We have published the latest edition of NFDA’s quarterly magazine The Voice. Highlights: NFDA meeting with GovernmentInterview with James Brearley, CEO of Inchcape UKCelebrating...
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09th April 2021
NEW CAR MARKET REBOUNDS AHEAD OF REOPENING
“The 11.5% increase in new vehicle sales in March is a notable achievement for the industry and reflects the ability of franchised dealers to diversely engage with their customers. There is still...
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09th April 2021
Northern Ireland Executive confirms outdoor retail for...
The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed that outdoor retail is allowed to re-open from Monday 12 April 2021 for the following businesses: new and used car retailersretailers of light motor...
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09th April 2021
MILS CASE STUDY: Distance Selling Exiting Lockdown
“As a vehicle sales business I’m looking forward to opening up again. When can I open up what will happen regarding distance sales, and how can I avoid them if I want to?” Introduction During the...
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09th April 2021
Driving lessons to resume in England and Wales on 12 April
Driving lessons can restart in England and Wales on 12 April, the transport secretary has confirmed. Grant Shapps said driving tests will resume 10 days later on 22 April. The Driver and Vehicle...
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09th April 2021
National Insurance contributions holiday announced for...
All companies that employ veterans will be exempt from paying National Insurance on the first 12 months of their employment. From Tuesday businesses that employ Armed Forces veterans will benefit...
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09th April 2021
Rapid, twice-weekly coronavirus tests to be offered to...
Anyone over the age of 18 will be able to collect boxes of seven tests from their local pharmacy, under the new plans. Free, rapid twice-weekly COVID-19 testing for everyone in England is being...
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09th April 2021
Weekly News Digest
Lookers sells 44,000 cars in 'Lockdown 3' to finish Q1 ‘ahead of expectations’ – AM Online Lookers sold over 44,000 new and used cars during a COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ impacted Q1 to finish the period...
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