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DfT announce 1-year suspension of HGV levy from 01 Aug 2020

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DfT announce 1-year suspension of HGV levy from 01 Aug 2020

HGV LEVY: ONE YEAR SUSPENSION TO SUPPORT HAULAGE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY

Philip Andrews, DfT, Deputy Director, I am writing to the IOC to let you know that the Government will be suspending the HGV Levy for 12 months, from 1 August. As you will appreciate, the haulage industry is critical to keeping the country moving and plays a key role in supporting our economy recovery and growth. The suspension of the Levy is intended to provide some relief to hauliers, given the difficulties faced by the sector during the pandemic.

The Levy will be suspended from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021. Hauliers do not need to do anything to benefit from the 12 month suspension. A Levy rate of zero will automatically apply at a vehicle’s normal VED/Levy renewal date from August onwards so that each vehicle will benefit from 12 months of zero Levy.

During this 12 month hiatus, we will take the opportunity to review the HGV Levy and ensure that it continues to meet the Government’s current and future objectives. We will be working with freight representative groups in the development and re-shaping of the Levy in the coming months.

Best wishes, Philip Andrews, deputy Director DfT

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