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Quavers brings back Prawn Cocktail and Salt & Vinegar to its line-up of flavours
Walkers’ snack brand Quavers is bringing back two flavours to its line-up – Prawn Cocktail and Salt & Vinegar.
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Police release CCTV images after armed robbery at forecourt in Eastleigh
Hampshire Police has released CCTV images of a man its officers want to identify following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Eastleigh.
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Cadbury marks Creme Egg’s 50th birthday with Golden Goobilee campaign
Cadbury is marking the 50th birthday of its Creme Egg with the launch of a new Golden Goobilee campaign, as Cadbury Creme Eggs return to stores nationwide.
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Häagen-Dazs launches a 2-in-1 ice cream concept to satisfy demand for innovation
Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is aiming to shake up the ice cream category by launching a 2-in-1 ice-cream, Duo; a multi-texture creation in three flavours: Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch, Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel Crunch and Belgian Chocolate & Strawberry.
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MFG acquires seven petrol stations and nine new to industry sites from BP
MFG has signed an agreement to purchase seven operational petrol stations and nine new to industry (NTI) sites from BP.
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New lockdown having less impact on road fuel sales than first one
The lockdowns currently in place across England, Scotland and Wales appear to be having much less impact on road fuel sales than the first lockdown in March 2020, but more of an impact than the second lockdown in England in November, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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Autonomous vehicle market in UK forecast to be worth £41.7bn by 2035
Forty per cent of new car sales could have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value of £41.7bn by 2035, according to a new report launched by transport minister Rachel Maclean.
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ACS calls for rates relief to be extended in the next Budget due in March
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has submitted evidence to the Treasury ahead of the 2021 Budget, calling on the Chancellor to extend the business rates discount in 2021/22 to avoid a sudden shock of high rates bills while stores are still dealing with the impact of the pandemic.
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PRA chief urges Hancock to give petrol station staff vaccine priority
Petrol station staff should be among shop workers given priority in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, according to the PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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Essar Oil UK unveils plans for £750m hydrogen production plant at Stanlow
Essar Oil UK has unveiled plans to build a £750m hydrogen production hub at its Stanlow Refinery in Cheshire in a joint venture with Progressive Energy, developers of HyNet North West.
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The Forecourt Show and sister events rescheduled to take place on July 5-7
Following the announcement of the third lockdown and the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, the UK Food & Drink Shows comprising The Forecourt Show, National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show and Foodex have been postponed until 5-7 July 2021.
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Traffic flows greater than during first lockdown, according to RAC data
Car use by drivers in the UK has not fallen to the same extent as it did during the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020, according to an analysis of RAC data.
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Cashier injured during armed robbery at petrol station in Warrington
Cheshire Police detectives are appealing for information and CCTV footage after a cashier was injured during an armed robbery at a petrol station at Culcheth in Warrington.
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Welcome Break introduces new vegan choices for Veganuary
Welcome Break is getting behind Veganuary this year, with new vegan choices joining the existing 150 vegan products available at Welcome Break brand partners across its 39 motorway service areas.
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Family-owned forecourt business in Cornwall invests in redeveloping site
A family-owned forecourt business in Cornwall has partnered with Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the south west, to help develop the business.
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Forecourt fuel sales slump even before new English national lockdown takes effect
Tighter Covid-related restrictions introduced at the end of December helped to push average weekly forecourt fuel sales down to just 51% of the volume prior to the first lockdown in March, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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PRA and CWA urge Scottish government to allow automated car washes to operate
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) are urging the Scottish Government to change its stance regarding the closure of automated car washes.
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PRA announces date and agenda for its first online Business Bulletin event of 2021
The PRA has announced details of its first event in 2021 in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its programme of Business Breakouts.
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Freehold of Rowborough Service Station in Cotswolds sold by Christie & Co
The freehold sale of Rowborough Service Station, a Shell-branded forecourt on the A429 between Moreton in Marsh and Shipston on Stour in the Cotswolds, has been completed by specialist business property advisor Christie & Co.
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DfT set to fund conversions to electric-only bus fleets in Oxford and Coventry
Coventry and Oxford are developing proposals to become the first parts of the UK to run all-electric bus services, transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced.