All articles by John Wood – Page 111
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NewsPM urged to scrap plans to suspend Sunday trading laws
A leading independent retailer has made an impassioned plea to prime minister Boris Johnson to scrap plans to suspend Sunday trading laws to kick start the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Filling station fuel sales one third down on pre-lockdown levels
Road fuel sales at filling stations have recovered to 64% of their pre-lockdown levels as a result of the easing of the lockdown, according to the latest government figures.
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NewsAldi planning network of EV chargers in its car parks
Aldi has become the latest major retailer to reveal that it will be offering electric vehicle charging in the car parks of its stores.
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NewsPolice investigating break-in at Tesco forecourt in Leicestershire
Officers from Leicestershire Police are trying to identify a gang of burglars who stole fire extinguishers and cigarettes from a petrol station.
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NewsFemale forecourt store worker threatened with screwdriver
A drug addict who threatened to stab a female forecourt store worker with a screwdriver after he was caught shoplifting has been jailed.
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NewsMercedes-Benz signs deal with BP Chargemaster’s Polar network
Mercedes-Benz has signed a deal with BP Chargemaster that will give owners of its EQC electric vehicles access to the Polar charging network.
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NewsGovernment reported to be reconsidering scrappage scheme
The UK government is reconsidering plans to launch a new scrappage scheme to boost electric and hybrid car sales and stimulate the economy following the coronavirus lockdown, according to reports.
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NewsBP boosts BPme Rewards points for all NHS staff
BP is thanking over 1.7 million NHS staff for their work in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, by boosting the BPme Rewards points they earn on their personal fuel and shop purchases.
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NewsFirst KeyStore More forecourt in northern England opens
Penrith’s Davidsons Garage & KeyStore More has carried out its biggest refurbishment for 10 years as it has become the first KeyStore More forecourt in the north of England.
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NewsFuel sales rising but still 39% down on pre-lockdown levels
Road fuel sales at filling stations are still almost 40% below their pre-lockdown levels despite a gradual easing of the lockdown, according to the latest government figures.
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NewsPolice seeking gunman who fired into ceiling of forecourt store
A gunman who fired a gun into the ceiling of a forecourt store is wanted by Greater Manchester Police.
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NewsTesla Model 3 is top-selling new car as overall market falls by 89%
The Tesla Model 3 was the top-selling car in the UK for the second month running as new car registrations fell 89.0% in May, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsBanks report increasing levels of card transactions
More evidence of the increasing use of card and contactless payments instead of cash has come in reports by UK Finance, the trade body for the banking and finance industry, and by Barclaycard Payments.
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NewsFood to go brands continue cautious return to forecourts
Petrol filling stations and motorway service areas are continuing a gradual reopening of their branded food to go branches as the lockdown eases and demand begins to return.
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NewsThree men arrested after tobacco seizure in Northern Ireland
Three men have been arrested and eight million suspected illicit cigarettes seized during a Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) operation in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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NewsForecourt store robber sentenced to 39 months behind bars
A robber who threatened petrol station staff that he had a gun and then stole more than £1,400 of items from a health and beauty store two months later has been jailed.
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NewsMan armed with hammer robs Belfast filling station
A man wearing a surgical mask and armed with a hammer has robbed a petrol filling station in Upper Newtownards Road in East Belfast.
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NewsUK car production fell by 99.7% to 197 units in April
UK car production fell to its lowest level since the Second World War in April, down 99.7%, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Swisse Me introduces a new range of vegan protein treats
Swisse Me is about to launch a new range of vegan protein-packed treats intended to nourish the mind, body and soul. Swisse Me Protein balls launch on June 15 and are made with nut butter, exotic mushroom maitake and friendly bacteria. They are available in four flavours: Cacao & Hazelnut; ...
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Froneri expands Extreme cones range with new flavour
Ice cream maker Froneri has expanded its range of indulgent Extrȇme cones with the launch of a new Brownies & Cream flavour. Brunhilde van Antwerp, UK head of marketing at Froneri, commented: “Extrȇme continues to thrive thanks to the innovative combination of flavours and textures which allow us to drive ...