AFL achievement at Small Business Growth Awards
CONGRATULATIONS to AFL Fleet Management, the Slough-based leasing broker was Runner Up in the Small Business Growth Awards – South and Thames Valley.
Organised by the Federation of Small Businesses, and supported by HSBC Bank, Ain Fatima (AI Business Analyst) on the left above and Daphne Fagan (Chair) on the right above, received the award at the Oxford awards event.
“It was a fantastic evening bringing together so many inspiring businesses, highlighting the strength, resilience and innovation within the small business community,” Daphne said.
“We are proud to have been recognised as a Runner-Up in the Innovation Award category, sponsored by Microsoft, and selected from over 2,000 applicants — a significant milestone for AFL Group and a reflection of our continued focus on driving innovation across the business.”
Martin Reeves appointed Director of Sales at Holman
MARTIN Reeves is the new Director of Sales at fast expanding leaseco Holman. The role is newly created with a focus strategic leadership and support for the sales team.
Reporting to Holman Commercial Director Rory Mackinnon, Martin Reeves is an experienced fleet management executive, with a career that includes stints with Zenith Leasing and ALD Automotive as well as GE Capital.
Commenting on the appointment, Martin said: “I’m delighted to be joining at such an exciting time of change within the industry. In an established market, the opportunity for positive change using data driven decision making means Holman can offer a truly different way to deliver cost and operational savings, with their unique approach to vehicle asset management.”
David Bushnell comments on the new AMAP rates
WITH the Approved Mileage Rates (AMAPs) rising by 10p per mile to 55p, David Bushnell, Director of Consultancy and Strategy at Fleet Operations said:
“Any move to ease cost pressures for drivers is welcome, and this 10p increase in tax-free mileage rates will certainly be helpful for employees who use their own cars for business mileage and rely on AMAP payments.
“Mileage rates have felt increasingly out of step with the real cost of running a vehicle, so this is a positive step for grey fleet drivers and the employers that rely on them.
“However, it can only be viewed as a partial measure. It supports employees doing business mileage in their own vehicles, but it does little for fleets, company car drivers, commuters or businesses managing wider transport costs.
“For many motorists and businesses, the bigger issue remains the day-to-day cost of mobility. Fuel prices, charging costs and the uneven tax treatment of public EV charging continue to put pressure on both drivers and employers.”
AMAP rates increased to 55p per mile for the 2026-27 financial year, applicable for the first 10,000 miles travelled in a personal car on business; mileage beyond 10,000 and the rate drops to the established 25p per mile.
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Broker News Newsletter 06 October 2026
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
