LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
* Millions of drivers who claim motoring expensesfrom their employer will seeapprovedmileage ratesreviewed ahead ofa futureBudget.
* Approved mileage allowance payment rates have not changed since 2011, despite motoring costs evolving significantly.
* Part of a plan to help keep prices down at the pumpwith fuel duty already frozen.
The Chancellorhighlighted the issueearlier this month, recognising that approved mileage allowance payment rates have not changed since 2011even as motoring costs have evolved significantly- with low-paid workers in vital sectors like home care picking up the tab.
The workers-first reviewwill focus on people whorely on their carto do their job,ensuring they are not left out of pocket.As part of this,the government will meet withpeoplestruggling with increased coststo inform this work as it develops.
In the meantime, wider action is being taken to support people with the cost of living and keep prices down at the pump, including by freezing fuel dutyuntil September.
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson said:
Millions of working people rely on their car to do their job.Butmileage rates have been unchanged since2011andthat'sincreasedthe cost of working. A review is well overdue.
Keeping prices down at the pump is an important way we can help people with the cost of living which is why fuel duty isalreadyfrozen.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
