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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚘 Introduce a Large Vehicle Levy from 2027 to fairly tax oversized SUVs. ⛽️ Reverse the 5p cut to fuel duty in 2027 and introduce a 5% fuel duty escalator from 2028. 🚙 Reform eVED ahead of its 2028 introduction so that PHEVs pay more than BEVs and small BEVs (A or B segment) are given a discount.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

To ensure there are clear tax incentives to go electric, the government should: 📈 Ensure that PHEVs are taxed according to their real-world emissions in 1st-year VED by 2027. 🏭 Introduce a 10% 1st-year VED escalator by 2028 to tax the most polluting vehicles more.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our analysis finds that from 2028, a private buyer choosing a new petrol car would pay around £1,000 less in upfront taxes over 10 years than someone buying a comparable EV. This creates a perverse incentive for consumers to choose more polluting vehicles ❌ 🚗

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Really excited to have published T&E UK's new report 'Era of Electrification: A vehicle tax roadmap' ⚡️ The Treasury is set to lose £58 billion in fuel duty & 1st-year VED by 2035. By implementing T&E's tax roadmap, they could instead raise £64 billion to offset the loss and fund public services.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Great to write this piece for @politicshome.bsky.social today. Unlocking affordable access to EVs through social leasing would cut bills for lower income households, further our energy independence, and help fight the climate crisis.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🛢️ Eighteen organisations across trade unions, civil society and industry call for social leasing in the UK 🛢️ Social leasing would cut emissions, ease energy bills, and deliver a fair response to the current petrol crisis. Read the letter ⬇️ www.transportenvironment.org/te-united-ki...

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Joint letter: Urgent need to introduce social leasing of electric…

Civil society, industry and trade unions are united in urging the Government to act — to introduce a social leasing scheme for battery electric vehicles…

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Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

HAC colleagues @transportenvironment.org in partnership with @evaengland.org.uk have launched a report on expanding access to EVs for lower income households. It calls for social leasing to cut costs, reduce emissions + ensure the shift to clean mobility is fair for everyone. 🔗https://bit.ly/4rjou6Q

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T&E UK @transenvuk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

You can also find our explainer (which you can download) here: www.transportenvironment.org/te-united-ki... #NationalPotholeDay

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

It's National Pothole Day ❗ 🚩 We can all agree potholes suck. But not all drivers are equal culprits - a 2 tonne SUV causes up to 16 times as much road damage as a 1 tonne car. That's why @transenvuk.bsky.social want a Large Vehicle Levy to fairly charge SUV users for their impact on our roads.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Great to see T&E UK's recent analysis on SUV sales quoted in the Birmingham Mail this weekend. Large SUVs cause greater damage to our roads, are more polluting, and diminish space in communities. Yet SUVs now make up 2/3 of sales compared to only 51% in 2021. We must ensure SUVs are fairly taxed.

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Drivers back certain vehicles despite major safety risks to pedestrians

New figures revealed SUVs now make up two-thirds of all new vehicles sold in the UK

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

This is why we’re calling for the government to introduce a simple Large Vehicle Levy on these cars, to help to close this gap while raising almost 2 billion annually for public services from next year. You can find out more information on SUV sales and our Large Vehicle Levy campaign here ⬇️

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Yet the UK acts a tax haven for these cars, with UK buyers paying just £3,200 in tax on a luxury SUV such as the BMW X5, while a French buyer would pay 20 times more.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

More SUVs means more pollution, more safety risks, and more road wear. The data shows: - SUV causes 16 times more road damage than a one-tonne car - SUVs consume around 20% more fuel than an average medium-size non-SUV car - Pedestrian fatality risks increase by 82% for children and 44% for adults

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

The shift to electric vehicles is also dominated by SUVs; they now represent 71% of new battery electric vehicle registrations, up from 43% in 2021. SUVs now make up a majority of sales all powertrains - from petrol and diesel to hybrids and even battery electric vehicles.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Data from the first half of this year shows two-thirds of all new cars sold now are classified as SUVs, increasing from 51% to 66% over the last four years.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What’s been happening with SUV sales in the UK? 🚘 SUV sales have continued to grow in the UK market this year - meaning more emissions, safety risks and road wear, and less space on our roads for pedestrians and communities 📈

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Earlier this week T&E UK launched the Houses of Carliament, a pop-up event where politicians across parties stopped by to talk about the Large Vehicle Levy. 🧵 @transenvuk.bsky.social

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T&E UK @transenvuk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

⏰ Yesterday’s ‘Houses of Carliament’ event for our Large Vehicle Levy was a great success, with strong engagement from MPs and fellow advocates. 💰 The proposed levy aims to generate approximately £2 bill annually by ensuring heavier vehicles pay their fair share of road taxes. #HousesOfCarliament

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Thank you so much to everyone that came by and to colleagues at T&E UK and Serious People for all their hard work on this event. Now to continue our work campaigning for the Large Vehicle Levy!

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

💰 Our Large Vehicle Levy would raise 2 billion by taxing oversized luxury SUVs while protecting typical family cars. 🛣️ This extra £2 billion could be spent on helping low income families access EVs, increased safety provisions, and fixing the potholes caused by large vehicles.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🚗 We showed how cars have got bigger over time - with sales now dominated by oversized SUVs. These cars are more dangerous to pedestrians, cause greater road wear, and are significantly more polluting than their smaller alternatives.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Earlier this week T&E UK launched the Houses of Carliament, a pop-up event where politicians across parties stopped by to talk about the Large Vehicle Levy. 🧵 @transenvuk.bsky.social

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🚘 Join T&E UK tomorrow at the ‘Houses of Carliament’ from 11am to 3pm at Old Palace Yard, Westminster 🚘 We'll explore the issue of increasing vehicle size - by displaying 3 contrasting vehicles outside Parliament. We'll also show how a Large Vehicle Levy can raise 2 billion for public services 💰

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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Really important report today on flood resilience - drawing on @eloisesacares.bsky.social report on climate adaptation for the @thefabians.bsky.social

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Great to be part of this vital enquiry on flood resilience. This was one of my favourite reports I worked on at @thefabians.bsky.social. Climate adaptation (alongside critical action to meet emissions targets) is key to ensuring the most vulnerable are protected from suffering the worst impacts.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Great to see @eloisesacares.bsky.social's latest report, ‘Ill-Prepared’, featured in the Mirror. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

We urge the government to create a new opt-out sickness insurance for the self-employed, funded by workers and engagers, alongside other vital reforms. Much more to come in the upcoming report from @thefabians.bsky.social !

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Brilliant to see my upcoming report on sick pay for the self employed covered in the Mirror today. Self-employed workers currently stand to lose 81 per cent of their income if they fall sick, leaving many in precarious situations. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Self-employed workers without sick pay are 'illness away from financial ruin'

A new report out urges the government to introduce a sickness insurance system for the self-employed, and end the “threadbare support system” that leaves them without security

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

This is my penultimate publication before moving on from the Fabians, so it’s amazing to see such strong engagement with the report. Now onto my final publication on sick pay for the self-employed…

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

5. Mandate all 600 large food businesses to commit to the food waste reduction roadmap, rather than relying on voluntary commitments. You can view the full report and its recommendations here: fabians.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

3. Abolish VAT for building refurbishments and repairs to level the playing field with new builds. 4. Ensure the National Wealth Fund invests in infrastructure for large scale critical mineral recycling, stimulating further private sector investment.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

We suggest that the government should: 1. Introduce a target for England to reduce raw material use to under 8 tonnes per person by 2050. 2. Introduce a cap on repair prices to create a true ‘right to repair’ for consumers.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The report explores practical steps to cut waste and scale up the circular economy in England. With the UK’s material footprint now at its highest level since 2008—and nearly three times what the UN deems sustainable—the forthcoming circular economy strategy is a vital chance to turn the tide.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Delighted to see that my recent report ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle’ was the second most read think tank report in August, according to @smartthinking.bsky.social ‘s monthly newsletter!

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

You can read ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle - Making The Circular Economy in England Work At Scale’ here ⬇️ fabians.org.uk/publication/...

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🔁 Invest in infrastructure for large scale critical mineral recycling, stimulating further private sector investment 🥫Mandate all large businesses to sign up to the food waste roadmap, rather than relying on voluntary commitments

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🔧 Introduce a cap on repair prices within ‘right to repair’ legislation 🏗️ Abolish VAT for building refurbishments and repairs to level the playing field with new build.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The report sets out several policies that would help turn the tide and should be included in the upcoming circular economy strategy. The government could: 🎯 Introduce a target for England to reduce raw material use to under eight tonnes per person by 2050

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

But several factors have held back progression to a more circular economy, including a lack of political prioritisation by successive governments, a lack of clear targets, and a lack of financial incentives 💵

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Developing a more circular economy, where waste is reduced and materials stay in circulation for longer, has numerous benefits - from increased resource security and reduced emissions, to benefits to the economy and consumers.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

England produced 191m tonnes of waste in the last year data was recorded, and our material footprint has risen to 20.1 tonnes per capita in a year. That's the same as the weight of 4 African elephants. 🐘🐘🐘🐘

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Delighted to launch this @thefabians.bsky.social report today on how England can reduce waste and make the circular economy work at scale. We are currently going in the wrong direction on resource use, but there are several practical steps the government can take to turn this around. 🧵

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 In 2022, the UK’s material footprint hit 20.1 tonnes per capital, the highest since 2008, and it’s still rising. How do we turn this around? In ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle’ @eloisesacares.bsky.social sets it out. 🧵

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Building 1.5m new homes is a stretching target It will require starts to nearly double, compared to previous parliament But the Gov will be judged on delivery so further reform is needed That is why @thefabians.bsky.social have established a Housing Centre www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/buil...

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Think it’s too hot to work today? 🌡️🥵 Our report ‘Whatever the Weather’ recommends the government introduce a maximum indoor working temperature of 30C Originally recommended by @tuc.org.uk, it would incentivise employers to keep workplaces cool while avoiding health impacts to workers

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Spain and Germany already have a maximum temperature law 🇪🇸🇩🇪 The UK must adapt to our changing climate and protect workers from the health impacts of more frequent and severe heatwaves You can read the full report below ⬇️ fabians.org.uk/publication/...

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We also recommend clear statutory responsibilities on employers if working temperatures reach 24C, including: 👔 Temporary relaxation of dress codes 💧 Provision of water 🏡 More regular breaks 🌞 Provision of suncream and protective equipment for outdoor workers

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The spending review set the direction of travel – now the government must deliver, writes @lukeraikes.bsky.social. fabians.org.uk/turning-the-...

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