Mileage Rates
The University will periodically review the mileage rates paid for car journeys. This is done by the Finance Sub-Committee.
The current 'standard' mileage rate of 45 pence per mile can be claimed for the first 150 miles of each return trip.
This allowance covers the cost of fuel and provides a contribution towards the other costs of running a car. For the purpose of calculating mileage allowances, a 'round trip' is defined as the total distance from home or base and back again, regardless of whether the return is the same day or a later date.
Any mileage beyond 150 miles for each round trip will be paid at a reduced rate of 25p per mile. This rate is intended to cover fuel costs.
For journeys by motorcycle, all mileage will be reimbursed at half the rate for a car, but the 150 mile restriction does not apply.
Car Share Mileage Rate
Staff are able to claim a car share mileage rate of 5 pence per passenger for private car business mileage in addition to the standard car mileage allowance.
Cycle Mileage Rate
Staff are able to claim a cycle mileage rate of 20 pence per mile for business journeys.
Before doing so, staff must read, understand, and complete the Staff Business Journeys by Own Cycle Declaration.
Please note the following:
- The journey must be on a staff members own cycle - not a hire or pool bike
- Staff cannot claim for journeys when using a bike through the 'Cycle to Work' Scheme during the 12 month payback period (the bike is technically not owned by the member of staff during this period)
Home-to-Work Mileage
Personal vehicle mileage between home and work should not be claimed under any circumstances. Any claims of this nature will be routinely rejected by the Payroll team.
Any payments made in exceptional circumstances will be reported by the Payroll team on form P11d and then submitted to HMRC, resulting in a tax charge to the employee.