All articles by John Wood – Page 12
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NewsSGN acquires 39 sites as MFG sells off 87 forecourts to satisfy CMA concerns
MFG has sold 39 sites to fellow Top 50 Indie SGN as part of a divestment of 87 sites to satisfy a deal with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsSupermarkets speed up price-cutting of diesel after CMA expresses concern
Major retailers, including the big four supermarkets, have stepped up the pace of cutting the price of diesel since the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed concern about weakening competition in the retail fuel market, according to new RAC analysis.
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NewsScottish DRS gets green light from UK government, but only if it excludes glass
The UK government has given the Scottish government permission to launch its deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of schemes in England Wales and Northern Ireland, but only if glass containers are excluded from it.
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NewsRetailers welcome government measures to tackle underage vaping
An announcement by the government that it plans to introduce a range of measures to tackle underage vaping has been welcomed by representatives of the independent retail sector.
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NewsBP Pulse upgrades EV charger network around its home city of Milton Keynes
BP Pulse is upgrading one of the UK’s earliest networks of EV chargers in and around its home city of Milton Keynes.
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NewsWater company to supply hydrogen for Element 2’s refuelling network
The first initiative to produce fuel cell grade hydrogen using wastewater in Great Britain will begin with a project in Cambridgeshire this summer.
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NewsCompany which collects and recycles garages’ waste oil expands with acquisition
A company which collects and recycles over 75 million litres of used oil and commercial garage waste every year, has acquired a fellow industry specialist.
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NewsMerger of Asda and EG Group could be completed today, according to reports
The owners of EG Group and Asda could complete a merger of the two businesses as early as today, according to a report by Sky News.
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NewsAscona applies for planning permission to redevelop site on A180 in Lincolnshire
Fast-growing Top 50 Indie Ascona has applied for planning permission to redevelop its Luxmore West petrol filling station on the A180 at Immingham in Lincolnshire.
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NewsGreggs opens its first concession with Sainsbury’s at Bedfordshire forecourt
Greggs has added to its growing presence in the forecourt sector with the opening of its first concession with Sainsbury’s.
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NewsCar valeting firm fined after putting workers at risk of electrocution
A County Durham car valeting company has been fined after failing to comply with enforcement notices and putting workers at risk of electrocution.
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for ban on selling single-use plastic
The government has published guidance to help businesses prepare for the ban on single-use plastics which is due to come into force in October.
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NewsMFG applies for KDRB of BP-branded site at Ferry Road in Edinburgh
MFG has applied for planning permission for a KDRB of its BP-branded site at 72-77 Ferry Road in Edinburgh, which would include solar panels on top of the canopy and a sedum green roof for the new sales building.
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NewsCWA slams government’s failure to take action against non-compliant hand car washes
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has again criticised the government for its failure to take action against non-compliant hand car washes that are operating illegally.
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NewsJoint venture commits £200m to developing green hydrogen production schemes
Energy infrastructure development company Carlton Power has set up a joint venture which will commit an initial £200m to construction and operation of green hydrogen production schemes in the UK.
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NewsJapanese companies collaborate to develop small hydrogen combustion engines
A research association to develop hydrogen combustion engines for small mobility has been set up by Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki.
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NewsACS backs HMRC proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco in its response to an HM Revenue and Customs consultation.
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NewsGridserve challenges claim by RAC that government is unlikely to hit EV charger target
EV charging company Gridserve has hit back at claims by the RAC that the government is unlikely to meet its targets for provision of rapid chargers at motorway service stations.
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NewsACS welcomes Welsh government plan to develop resilience of retail sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new plan launched by the Welsh government and Wales Retail Forum, which has been developed to build a more resilient retail sector in Wales.
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NewsShell applies for planning permission for a KDRB of site on A47 in Norwich
Shell UK has applied for planning permission for a KDRB of its Shell Brundall Service Station on a roundabout on the A47 Yarmouth Road in Norwich.