Newsletter
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Issue 41 - 13th October 2023
A welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear colleague, This week the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey – Summer 2023 edition was launched. We are extremely pleased that the DAS remains an integral barometer for franchised dealers, and that the sector pays close attention to its outcome; highlighted by yet another record response rate of 2,531 responses from 32 franchised networks, equating to 68% of the UK network. It is also extremely positive to see that our...
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13th October 2023
Advancements in electric van regulations
On Tuesday, 10 October 2023, the Department for Transport unveiled the outcomes of its 'Driving Licence Flexibility for Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles' consultation. This move signifies a significant...
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13th October 2023
UK Govt. Net Zero - SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA ANALYSIS
In September 2023, the UK Government's decision to roll back certain aspects of its Net Zero policy sent shockwaves across the media. This report delves into the media coverage surrounding Prime...
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13th October 2023
Mils Case Study: Supreme Court issues landmark decision on...
Over 3,300 police officers and 364 civilian employees brought claims under the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (ERO) and the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 relating...
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13th October 2023
’73 PLATE CHANGE SETS PTW MARKET BACK ON TRACK
“As predicted last month’s new number plate has proven to be a month of success for Power Two Wheeler (PTW) registrations” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA)...
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13th October 2023
UK allocates £89 million in funding to drive electric...
The UK government, in collaboration with industry partners, has allocated £89 million in funding to support 20 innovative projects focused on achieving net-zero emissions and advancing cutting-edge...
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13th October 2023
NFDA upcoming events
October Southern Regional Meeting (Hilton Cobham, Cobham) - Tuesday 17 October 2023 Midlands Regional Meeting (Warwick Hotel, Warwick) – Tuesday 24 October 2023 Northern Regional Meeting (Thorpe...
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13th October 2023
UK economy shrinks by 0.5% due to strikes and weather
In July, the UK's economy contracted by 0.5%, marking a significant downturn attributed to a combination of adverse factors. Strikes by junior doctors and a notably wet July were key contributors to...
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Earlier this month, the NFDA attended both of the major political parties' conferences for the Conservative and Labour parties, in Manchester and Liverpool, respectively. This year's party conference...
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13th October 2023
NFDA DEALER ATTITUDE SURVEY REVEALS RELATIONSHIPS ARE...
“NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey is a comprehensive analysis that delves into the perspectives, insights, and sentiments of the working relationship between franchised dealerships and their respective...
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