All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2023 – Page 4
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NewsPolice seize 50 barrels of fuel suspected to be stolen red and white diesel
Fifty barrels of suspected stolen diesel have been seized by Nottinghamshire Police after intelligence led officers to an empty property.
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NewsACS urges people working in local shops to take part in its annual Colleague Survey
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on people working in local shops to take part in its annual Colleague Survey.
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NewsBP announces plans to invest $1bn by 2030 into EV charge points across the US
BP has announced plans to invest $1bn by 2030 into electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the US.
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NewsSale of Great Glen Service Station in Fort Augustus announced by Christie & Co
The sale of Great Glen Service Station in Fort Augustus, Scotland, to a national operator has been announced by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.
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NewsFord in Europe announces plan to transform business to respond to EV competitors
Ford in Europe has revealed it intends to transform its business, to respond to the growing field of electric vehicle competitors entering the market.
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NewsWest Midlands Police issue CCTV image in bid to trace woman attacked on forecourt
West Midlands Police officers are appealing for help to trace a woman filmed on CCTV being attacked at a service station in Bearwood.
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NewsMaxol renews sponsorship of Carrickfergus RFC with a new two-year deal
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has announced it is to renew its long-standing sponsorship of Carrickfergus RFC with a new two-year deal.
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NewsCompany and director operating petrol station fined over £100,000 for fire safety breaches
The company and director operating a petrol station garage in Lanner, Cornwall, have been ordered to pay a total of £108,028 in fines and costs after their premises failed to meet fire safety regulations.
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NewsPolice officers seek witnesses following altercation on forecourt in Hertfordshire
Officers from Hertfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as part of their enquiries into an incident at a petrol station in Ware.
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NewsWelsh government warned health proposals could increase food prices
Food retail and manufacturing bodies have warned that new Welsh government health proposals could increase food prices for consumers.
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NewsAberdeen Council awards contract to convert 35 vehicles to run on hydrogen
An order to convert 35 vehicles to run on hydrogen has been placed by Aberdeen City Council (ACC).
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NewsThieves damage ATM and steal cash from filling station in Northern Ireland
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) investigating damage to an ATM machine and the theft of cash from a filling station in the Articlave area are appealing for witnesses and information.
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NewsEG gets green light for new site
The Fickle Mermaid pub in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire is set to be demolished to make way for a new Euro Garages (EG) site. Saturday February 25 will be the Marston’s Brewery’s pub’s last trading day.
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NewsGoverment urged to take action as 80% of UK drivers won’t buy EVs due to rise in electricity costs
A staggering 80% of UK drivers won’t be purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) due to rising costs and lack of government support, according to new research.
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NewsDemand for new trucks rises, but SMMT demands policy certainty for zero-emission vehicles
UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 9.6% to 40,716 units in 2022, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsTickets selling fast for Forecourt Trader’s Summit 2023. Don’t miss out!
With one week to go, tickets are selling fast for next week’s Forecourt Trader Summit 2023. For the latest insight, research and advice on the challenges – as well as the opportunities – facing the fuel retailing sector, a visit to the annual Forecourt Trader Summit is essential.
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NewsFirst Leon outlet in Wales opens at Roadchef Magor MSA
Roadchef has opened the first ever Leon restaurant in Wales at its Magor motorway service area (MSA).
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NewsAdditional £56m EV chargepoint funding announced by Transport Minister Jesse Norman
An additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the country has been announced today (21 February 2023) by Transport Minister Jesse Norman.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Price watchdog could savage independent sector
A proposed fuel price watchdog, which has gained support from a group of backbench Tory MPs, could wipe out many independent filling station businesses. John Wood reports.
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NewsPRA releases details of its first Business Breakout event of 2023
The PRA has announced plans for its first Business Breakout event in 2023, which will be on Thursday March 9 in Newmarket.