All articles by John Wood – Page 18
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PRA unveils programme for Business Breakout event in Northern Ireland
The PRA has unveiled the programme for a Business Breakout event in Northern Ireland, which will be on Wednesday March 29.
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Roadchef’s Magor motorway service area obtains security certificate for parking
Motorway service area (MSA) operator Roadchef’s Magor site has become its first MSA to obtain a Parking Security Requirement (PSR) certificate in partnership with Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).
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Detectives investigating sixth raid on Northern Irish forecourt ATMs this year
Detectives in Northern Ireland are investigating an attempted ATM robbery at a filling station in Co Fermanagh.
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Acquisitions help to drive up EG Group’s global full-year revenue by 25% to $33.04bn
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group increased its global earnings last year as acquisitions helped to drive up revenue by 25%.
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ACS warns almost 7,000 c-stores could close if Budget does not target energy costs
Almost 7,000 independently owned convenience stores could be at risk of closure if the Chancellor doesn’t act in the Budget to target further support on energy costs, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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SUMMIT 2023: UK falling behind in global race to net zero warns UKPIA chief executive
The UK is falling behind in the global race towards net zero, according to Elizabeth de Jong, chief executive of the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA).
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Shell launches enhanced version of its V-Power petrol and diesel performance fuels
Shell has launched a new and improved version of its V-Power petrol and diesel, which it describes as its best-ever performance fuels in the UK.
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Sales of new vans climbed to their highest level for a February in a quarter of a century
Sales of new vans climbed to their highest level for a February in a quarter of a century.
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EV drivers in East of England facing longer queues for chargers and slower speeds
Electric vehicle drivers in the East of England sit in longer queues and must charge their vehicles at slower speeds than the rest of the country, according to new findings from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA).
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Substantial sum stolen in ATM raid on forecourt in Northern Ireland
Thieves in Northern Ireland have escaped with a substantial sum of money after an attack on an ATM at a forecourt, but a similar attempt at another forecourt two days later failed.
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery at petrol station in Nottinghamshire
Police investigating a robbery and an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Nottinghamshire have arrested a suspect.
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Scottish government’s plans to curb alcohol abuse described as “a failure waiting to happen”
A Scottish government plan to curb alcohol abuse by requiring retailers to hide drink in cupboards, has been described as “naïve and a failure waiting to happen”.
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Jet carries out research into factors driving women’s choice of service station
To mark International Women’s Day Jet has released research it has carried out into the key determining factors for women drivers when choosing which service station to visit.
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PRA releases details of its second Business Breakout event of 2023
The PRA has announced plans for its second Business Breakout event in 2023, which will be on Thursday March 16 in Durham.
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Petrol and diesel prices fall for fourth consecutive month in February
The cost of petrol and diesel fell for the fourth consecutive month in February, according to RAC Fuelwatch.
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BP Pulse opens its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub
BP Pulse has opened its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub to date in Kettering, North Northamptonshire.
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ACS welcomes proposals to make planning system work better for communities
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ proposed approach to updating the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to make the planning system work better for communities.
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SUMMIT 2023: Balmer highlights flaws in PumpWatch proposal
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer gave an insight into his organisation’s work on behalf of its members in his presentation to the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023.
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SUMMIT 2023: Sustainability issues are impacting property market, warns Rodell
The pace of transition away from fossil fuels may be patchy at the moment, but Steve Rodell, managing director, retail, Christie & Co, believes there is an unstoppable momentum behind it.
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SUMMIT 2023: MFG chief executive reveals company’s EV strategy
MFG’s strategy towards EV charging was revealed as part of a wide-ranging key presentation by its chief executive William Bannister at the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023 yesterday.