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NewsBP joins six other major UK companies in bid to accelerate EV take-up
Seven major British companies, including BP and operators of some of the largest commercial vehicle fleets in the country, have come together to help accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK.
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English and Scottish authorities urged to follow Welsh relaxation of Covid isolation rules
English and Scottish authorities are being urged to follow the example of the Welsh Government which has brought forward a relaxation of self-isolation rules.
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Staff praised for their actions after customer is seriously injured in fire on forecourt
Staff at an Essar petrol filling station have been praised for their actions after a man was seriously injured in a fire on the forecourt at Cheadle, Staffordshire.
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Trial of a new on-street EV charge point system gets under way in London
A trial of a new on-street EV charge point system has begun in London.
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Police appeal for information after burglary at Shell forecourt in Yorkshire
Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a Shell petrol station in Escrick.
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ACS carries out survey to assess likely impact of HFSS regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a survey to help retailers and suppliers operating in the convenience sector understand how businesses intend to respond to upcoming regulations on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products.
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Essar Oil (UK) sets up its first Advisory Council for the company
Essar Oil (UK), has announced the formation and appointment of the company’s first Advisory Council.
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CNG Fuels opens new biomethane refuelling station in Newark for HGVs
CNG Fuels has opened a new low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Newark, Nottinghamshire, enabling local fleet operators to run their vehicles on 100% renewable biomethane.
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MPs warn of blackouts unless Grid is strengthened to cope with EV charging
Unless charging habits change, or the National Grid is strengthened, there are concerns that the charging needs from millions of new electric vehicles will cause blackouts to parts of the country, a cross-party committee of MPs has warned.
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Element 2 unveils plans for hydrogen refuelling station in Scotland
Hydrogen fuel specialist Element 2 is planning to invest up to £2m in opening its first refuelling station in Scotland.
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Glenfiddich powers delivery fleet on gas made from residues of distilling process
Single malt Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich has launched an initiative that will make it the first global spirits brand to run its delivery fleet on green biogas made from the residues of its own distilling process.
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Lords warn EV battery industry is being let down by government failures
The UK’s EV battery industry is being let down because of failures by the government, according to a report by the House of Lords cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee.
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ACS calls for government to match its big talk with strong action over retail crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the government’s new plan for cutting crime and tackling the underlying causes of repeat offending, to translate into real action for people operating and working in shops across the country that are repeatedly the victims of crime.
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Morrisons reaches a major milestone in its rapid EV charging network partnership with Equans
Morrisons has reached a major milestone through its rapid electric vehicle charging network partnership with Equans (the new name for Engie’s services-led activity).
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DfT announces £20m funding to accelerate development of zero-emission road freight
The Department for Transport has announced funding for six projects totalling £20m to accelerate the development of zero-emission road freight.
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Register your vote for Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition Award
We are seeking your vote for Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition award, which is run in conjunction with principal sponsor, Booker Retail Partners, and is voted for by the readers of Forecourt Trader.
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Motability stages workshop as part of project to make EV infrastructure accessible
The national disability charity Motability will be holding a workshop as part of its project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible for people living with disabilities.
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CMA launches investigation into supply of electric chargers at motorway service areas
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in respect of the supply of electric vehicle chargepoints at motorway service areas.
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Delay for implementation of new HFSS regulations welcomed by trade associations
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the government’s decision to delay new legislation restricting the placement and promotion of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products within shops until October 2022.
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Government unveils plans for harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion
Government plans to introduce harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
