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A closer look at the van market, with updates to help you plan your next vehicle purchase.

UK van market update: October 2026

25,510 new vans were registered in the UK in October 2026, up 11.4% on October 2025, according to the SMMT. The Bank of England raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4% on 5 November, its first rise since August 2023. The Budget kept full expensing for companies buying new vans, and diesel is close to £2 a litre. For businesses buying vans, it's a good month to fix the price and the funding before either moves again.

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