All articles by John Wood – Page 16
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NewsACS urges retailers to take part in survey into impact of wage rate rises
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging retailers to take part in a survey looking into the impact of the national living wage and national minimum wage rate increases, which came into effect on 1 April.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Affordability will prove to be the key to unlock consumer demand for EVs
The government is piling on the pressure to develop the EV sector, but are the majority of drivers ready to buy them. John Wood reports
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NewsACS calls on Ofgem for better regulation of the energy market for small businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for better regulation to provide small businesses with clarity and support with their energy contracts, in its responce to Ofgem’s review of the non-domestic gas and electricity market.
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NewsGovernment reiterates plan to ban all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
The government has reiterated its plan to phase out the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and all non-zero emission (tailpipe) cars by 2035, and has no plans to follow the EU in allowing cars that run on e-fuels.
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NewsMoto Hospitality launches mental health campaign in partnership with charities
Motorway services provider Moto Hospitality is launching a #carversation campaign as part of the partnership with Moto Foundation, Mind and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health).
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NewsGovernment announces additional £400m of funding to support EV charger rollout in England
The government has announced an additional £400m of funding to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across England.
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NewsSpar store and Shell forecourt in Whitby reopen after refurbishment
Spar wholesaler and retailer James Hall & Co has reopened its Spar store and Shell forecourt at Stakesby, Whitby, in North Yorkshire, after a refurbishment and extension.
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NewsThe Fed urges new Scottish first minister to stick to timetable for DRS introduction
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has called on the newly elected Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf to push ahead with the launch of the country’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on August 16 2023.
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NewsNew owner rebrands charging provider EB Charging as Blink Charging UK
US-based Blink Charging a multinational manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of EV charging equipment and services, has rebranded EB Charging to Blink Charging UK following its acquisition in April 2022.
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NewsNew legislation to reform business rates system welcomed by ACS
New legislation to reform the business rates system has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsIssa brothers considering an £8bn takeover bid for Subway, according to reports
A potential £8bn takeover of Subway is being considered by the founders and joint owners of EG Group Mohsin and Zuber Issa, according to newspaper reports.
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NewsEU requires all new cars to be zero emission from 2035 but allows e-fuel vehicles
The EU has approved a law that will require all new cars sold from 2035 to have zero emissions, but has also passed an amendment allowing new cars running on e-fuels to be sold after that date.
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NewsRAC accuses supermarkets of outrageous behaviour over diesel prices
The RAC has accused the big four supermarkets of outrageous behaviour over the pricing of diesel as its wholesale price is now on a par with petrol yet diesel is still being sold for 17.5ppl more on average at UK forecourts.
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NewsAsda offers to sell 13 forecourt sites to settle competition issues over Co-op deal
Asda has offered to sell 13 forecourt sites after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded its £600m takeover of the Co-op’s forecourt business could lead to a reduction in competition in 13 local areas.
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NewsMFG applies for planning permission to add a food-to-go area to its Falmouth site
MFG has applied for planning permission to extend its Esso filling station in Falmouth, Cornwall, with the addition of a food-to-go area.
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NewsThieves smash their way into a Shell service station in Staffordshire
Thieves who smashed their way into a Shell service station in Staffordshire have stolen cash, cigarettes and alcohol.
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NewsRAC reveals nearly 700,000 cars will be non-compliant in expanded London ULEZ zone
Nearly 700,000 car drivers in Greater London could be liable to pay the daily £12.50 Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge when the scheme expands in August, a freedom of information (FOI) request made by the RAC has revealed.
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NewsPoGo secures deal with hotel chain to add 200 EV chargers to its network
The recently launched ultra-rapid EV charging network PoGo has signed a partnership agreement with Kew Green Hotels which will create 40 new accessible EV charging hubs at hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, voco and Courtyard by Marriott.
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NewsWoman dies after collision on Asda forecourt in Manchester
Officers from Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died following a single-vehicle collision at a petrol station in Manchester.
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NewsFire crews extinguish blaze at Esso site in Edinburgh
Fire crews were called to an emergency at a forecourt in Edinburgh after a car caught fire at the site.