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Equipment NewsParking technology company Flowbird plans to rapidly expand into the EV charging market
Parking technology company Flowbird is planning to rapidly expand into the EV charging market after implementing its first charge points with combined parking payments.
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EG Group announces significant expansion of its apprenticeship programme
EG Group has announced a significant expansion of its apprenticeship programme after a successful trial and the graduation of its first 33 apprentices.
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PRA arranges face-to-face Business Breakout event in Falkirk
The PRA has announced plans for its next face-to-face Business Breakout event, which will be on Wednesday September 29 in Falkirk.
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ACS briefs peers on violence in shops in attempt to get tougher sentencing for offenders
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed peers ahead of the second reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC) in the House of Lords, calling for the government to consider amendments which would introduce tougher sentencing for attacks against shopworkers.
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GripHero launches hand protection for users of EV recharging points
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection for customers using petrol pumps, is expanding its service to drivers using recharging point handles.
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ACS welcomes government decision over lottery sales by 16- and 17-year-olds
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the government’s decision to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to continue selling lottery products, when approved by someone over the age of 18, from October this year.
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RAC extends relationship with Renault UK to cover electric vehicles
The RAC has extended its relationship with Renault UK by winning the contract to provide roadside assistance for all its new electric vehicles (EVs) as well as all EVs still covered by its three-year warranty.
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Police helicopter and dog unit called in to help find suspects after forecourt break-in
A Police helicopter was scrambled and a dog unit were called in to help catch two men after a burglary at a petrol filling station in York.
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Ocado Group adds further natural gas refuelling station to double CNG fleet
Ocado Group has reaffirmed its transition to alternative fuels by signing a deal to open a further natural gas refuelling station at its Dordon Customer Fulfilment Centre.
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Suite of 42 charge points added to expand London’s fleet of electric buses
A suite of 42 charge points is now in operation at Camberwell Garage in south-east London, using a new electric vehicle charging solution powered by UK Power Networks.
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EG Group reported to be considering sale of the business for $15bn
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group is exploring options with bankers that could result in a $15bn (£10.8bn) sale of the business, according a report in the financial press.
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BP Pulse opens ultra-fast EV charging sites on Scotland’s M8 motorway
BP Pulse has installed two new ultra-fast charging sites at Harthill services on the M8 motorway in Scotland.
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Man dies after he is struck by his own car on forecourt
Police are investigating after a man died following a collision with his own car at the Pace petrol filling station in Broughton Astley, south of Leicester.
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Police rescue forecourt staff unharmed after knifeman’s two-hour siege
Members of staff at a petrol station in Bristol have been rescued by police unharmed following a two-hour siege.
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Government rejects recommendation to make assaulting shopworkers a specific offence
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is renewing its call for creation of a new offence of assaulting a shopworker after the government rejected the recommendation made by the Home Affairs Select Committee.
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Government backs new app to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles
A new government-backed app has been launched to encourage drivers to switch to an electric vehicle (EV).
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Trade federations criticise decision to increase national insurance
Retailers’ representatives have criticised the government’s decision to raise national insurance by 1.25%, warning it will increase pressure on hard-pressed businesses.
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Texaco launches its first 99 Octane fuel – Supreme 99 Performance⁺
Texaco has launched its first 99 Octane fuel – Supreme 99 Performance⁺.
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Henderson Technology partners NearSt in bid to increase customers’ sales
EPOS software solution supplier Henderson Technology has partnered with retail technology firm NearSt, in a bid to increase sales for its customers.
