Low emission lorries to pay less under new HGV levy changes

BusinessGreen staff
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But concerns raised that owners of hybrid passenger cars will be forced to pay more when changes to eco-friendly car discounts kick in

Drivers of less polluting lorries and other heavy goods vehicles will pay lower rates of tax from February next year under measures announced by the government yesterday. In a bid to reduce greenhouse...

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