All articles by John Wood – Page 48
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NewsGovernment announces massive boost for hydrogen sector
The government has announced a massive boost to the production and use of hydrogen in the UK as part of its Energy Security Strategy.
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NewsSubstantial sell-off of MFG sites expected after its owner offers to divest petrol stations
The forecourt sector is preparing for a substantial sell-off of MFG sites after its owner offered to divest petrol stations in a bid to avert a detailed investigation by the competition authorities into its purchase of Morrisons.
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NewsNew guidance on HFSS regulations fails to clear up confusion warns ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned there is still potential confusion around the upcoming HFSS (high fat, salt and sugar) regulations after new detailed guidance was published by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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NewsMan charged with attempted robbery at petrol station in County Durham
A man has been charged with attempted robbery following an incident at a petrol station in County Durham in the early hours of Saturday morning (April 2)
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NewsExtra MSA completes installation of high-power chargers across all sites
Motorway services operator Extra MSA Group has completed the installation of a network of high-power charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) across all of its sites.
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Equipment NewsSuresite partners TSG to expand its payments offering for forecourt retail customers
Forecourt retail specialist Suresite Group has partnered with equipment and service supplier to the energy sector, TSG UK, to enhance its payments offering.
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NewsACS alerts retailers to new calorie labelling regulations coming into force today
ACS has highlighted its guidance for retailers on calorie labelling regulations, coming into force from today (Wednesday April 6th).
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NewsEssex Police make 192 arrests but fuel supplies still being disrupted by protests
All but one fuel terminal in Essex is working normally after police action to clear climate protesters, but forecourts in some areas, including supermarkets, are reported to have run out of some grades of fuel.
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NewsJames Hall & Co opens 43rd forecourt and Spar store following £3m investment
James Hall & Co has added a 43rd forecourt to its retail estate with the launch of a new site in Bacup, in Lancashire, following a £3m investment.
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NewsSales of battery electric vehicles hit new high but overall new car market slumps
UK new car registrations followed a familiar pattern in March with sales of battery electric vehicles setting a new record while the overall market was down.
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NewsPump price rises smash previous records according to latest monthly data
Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, despite the Chancellor announcing a 5ppl cut in fuel duty in his Spring Statement, according to new RAC Fuel Watch data.
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NewsMSP calls for cap on tariff prices for smaller businesses energy bills
A leading Scottish MSP has called for a windfall tax on energy companies and a cap on tariff prices for smaller businesses.
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NewsPhillips 66 makes a trio of appointments in emerging energy
Phillips 66 has announced the promotions of Simon Holt to manager, emerging energy (Europe) and Pezhmon Nassiri as innovation lead.
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NewsNational Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increase from today
Increased pay rates come into operation today for workers on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
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NewsGovernment-backed taskforce says half a million chargepoints needed by 2035
A government-backed taskforce has identified key conditions that will need to be in place if the target for phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is to be met.
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NewsAldi applies for planning permission for petrol station in Lincolnshire
The discount retailer Aldi has applied for planning permission to build a petrol filling station (PFS) and a store at a site in Horncastle, in Lincolnshire, but has told local press it will not be running the fuel site.
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NewsMFG reveals it is pulling out of auto-LPG because it is no longer commercially viable
MFG has told competition authorities that supplying auto-LPG is no longer commercially viable and it plans to remove it from all its sites by 2024.
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NewsExxonMobil reported to have halted terminals as climate protestors attempt blockade
Climate protesters have attempted to blockade seven oil terminals in England and the BBC is reporting that ExxonMobil has halted operations at Hythe, Birmingham, Purfleet and west London.
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NewsForecourt crime campaigner Kevin Eastwood retires after 24 years in charge at BOSS
Kevin Eastwood, the executive director of BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) since 1998, is to retire at the end of March, with managing director Claire Nichol stepping up to the lead role.
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NewsMan who set fire to forecourt of Jet petrol station jailed for 45 months
A man who set fire to a petrol station forecourt has been jailed for 45 months.