All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2014 – Page 6
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NewsPRA victory over rates discount is confirmed
The Government has published guidance for local authorities today confirming that petrol stations will be eligible for a rates discount for the next two years. The guidance outlines the £1,000 discount for small businesses with premises with a rateable value of under £50,000 that was announced by the Chancellor in ...
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Excise policy slammed as ‘insane’ and a ‘shambles’
HM Revenue and Customs’ excise policy towards the oil industry has been slammed in a speech at an event at the House of Lords. The event was organised by materials handling specialist Jungheinrich UK, and the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA). During a welcoming address to representatives from over 50 ...
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PRA to hold forum in Colchester
The PRA’s first Regional Forum of 2014 is being held in Colchester, at Colchester United FC, Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP, on Thursday 13th February. Coffee will be available from 10am, and a free buffet lunch will be provided. Topics on the ...
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NewsShell profits substantially down
Shell has revealed profits substantially down on its previous year’s figures and said it will accelerate the sales of assets. Stripping out the effects of oil price movements it said profits for the final quarter of 2013 were $2.9bn (£1.7bn) compared with $5.6bn for the same period in 2012. Profits ...
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Petrol station manager’s attacker jailed for 11 years
A fuel thief who drove into a petrol station manager and left him with permanent serious injuries has been jailed for 11 years for grievous bodily harm with intent. Lekshmanan Asokkumar, the manager of the Texaco station at West Kingsdown, near Sevenoaks, tried to stop Joshua Charnley, 19, when he ...
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Man jailed for attempt to blow up petrol station
A man has been jailed for trying to cause an explosion by setting fire to a Morrisons petrol station at Milehouse, Staffordshire, with a candle. Michael Lawton told police he had intended to kill himself and take the road where he lived with him, after suffering abuse from nuisance neighbours. ...
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New campaign to promote electric vehicles
Government and car manufacturers have launched a joint campaign to promote the benefits of electric and other ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV). The Go Ultra Low campaign, which is backed by BMW, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall, was launched by the deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. The campaign aims to ...
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Man charged with robbery at Norfolk forecourt
A 40-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an armed robbery at a Norfolk petrol station. Paul Tyler, of Prior Stephen Way in Thetford, was arrested on Wednesday January 29 and charged with robbery. It comes after a man armed with a knife entered the Nun’s Bridges Service ...