All articles by John Wood – Page 22
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News30 Tory MPs write to business secretary calling for consideration of PumpWatch proposal
A 30-strong group of Tory MPs have signed a letter to business secretary Grant Shapps calling on him to investigate introducing FairFuelUK’s PumpWatch proposal.
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NewsMayor of London announces capital’s “biggest ever” scrappage scheme
The Mayor of London has announced the capital’s “biggest ever” scrappage scheme, which aims to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled residents, charities, sole traders and small businesses in replacing or retrofitting their old, polluting vehicles.
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NewsConsortium planning to develop autonomous hydrogen-powered HGV wins £6.6m funding
A £6.6m grant to develop and deliver an autonomous zero-emission HGV has been awarded to a consortium lead by EG Group-backed hydrogen-powered vehicle maker Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS).
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NewsRAC claims new analysis proves retailers are not fully passing on falling wholesale prices
The RAC claims new analysis proves that retailers have failed to fully reflect the recent fall in the wholesale price of fuel at the pumps, with drivers of diesel vehicles suffering the most.
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NewsTrial paves the way for mass take-up of electric vehicles by the commercial sector
Companies in the EV sector claim they now know how to overcome barriers to take-up in the commercial sector after completing what is claimed to be the world’s biggest trial of commercial electric vehicles.
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NewsPlans for major expansion of service station on route into Skegness
Plans for a major expansion of a service station on a route into Skegness have been lodged with the local council.
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NewsFive-year Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order imposed on owner of hand car wash business
A five-year Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) has been imposed on the owner of a hand car wash business following a joint investigation by Lincolnshire Police and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).
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NewsGovernment ahead of schedule on switching car fleet to ultra low emission vehicles
The government claims it is ahead of schedule on plans to decarbonise its central car fleet after confirming that more than a quarter of its cars are now ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV).
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NewsAF Blakemore announces appointment of new CEO to join the business in April
Spar distributor and retailer AF Blakemore has announced that Carol Welch will join as chief executive in April, succeeding Jerry Marwood who is leaving to focus more time on his non-executive directorships and consultancy roles.
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NewsGridserve increases accessibility by including Electric Forecourts on fuelService app
Gridserve is aiming to extend the accessibility of its service by including its Electric Forecourts on an app to help drivers with accessibility needs
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NewsShell Recharge Solutions agrees deal giving its customers access to MFG’s network of chargers
Shell Recharge Solutions has agreed a deal giving its customers access to MFG’s network of charge points across the UK.
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NewsNew laws drafted to allow for heavier zero-emission and alternatively fuelled vehicles
Draft laws to increase the maximum weight of heavy goods vehicles have been drawn up to help with the introduction of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs).
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NewsRam raid gang jailed for total of more than 20 years
Four criminals who targeted a petrol station and shops in a series of ram raids and other thefts have been jailed for a total of more than 20 years.
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NewsMaxol Christmas coffee cup campaign raises £17,000 for charity partner Aware NI
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has raised £17,000 with its annual Christmas coffee cup campaign, which ran throughout November and December.
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NewsACS urges MPs to provide targeted support as it launches 2023 Rural Shop Report
The ACS has urged MPs with rural constituencies to recognise the crucial role local shops play in their communities and to provide support in the challenges they face.
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NewsCMA investigation into Asda deal with Co-op could lead to sell-off of sites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it is carrying out an initial investigation into Asda’s £600m takeover of the Co-op’s forecourt business, raising the prospect that some sites have to be sold off.
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NewsIllegal tobacco factory in Scotland dismantled after raid by police and HMRC
One of Scotland’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in West Lothian.
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NewsHydrogen-powered refrigerated truck completes three-month trial with Sainsbury’s
A hydrogen-powered 19-tonne refrigerated truck has completed a three-month trial with Sainsbury’s as part of the supermarket group’s drive to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsGovernment confirms ban on single-use plastics will come into force from October
The government has confirmed a ban on a range of single-use plastics will come into force from October 2023.
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NewsVikki Howells re-elected chair of Cross-Party Small Shops Group in the Senedd
Vikki Howells MS has been elected as chair of the Cross-Party Small Shops Group in the Welsh Parliament and Russell George MS has been elected as vice chair.