All articles by John Wood – Page 85
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NewsAverage pump prices up 3ppl in February after fourth consecutive monthly rise
The average price of fuel on the UK’s forecourts rose by 3p a litre in February, according to data from RAC Fuel Watc
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will have a cash theme – Access to and Future of Cash.
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NewsGardner Garages adds seventh forecourt to estate with acquisition in Wiltshire
Gardner Garages has added a seventh forecourt to its estate after a deal to acquire BP Trowbridge Lodge Services at Trowbridge in Wiltshire was concluded.
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NewsPlanning inspector gives go-ahead for new petrol station and convenience store
Work to build a new petrol filling station and convenience store in the East Riding of Yorkshire will start this summer after a planning inspector overturned the local council’s refusal of planning permission.
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NewsGreenergy expands its offer to dealers through partnership agreement with CDG
Fuel supplier Greenergy has expanded its dealer offer agreed with Convenience Distribution Group (CDG), distributors of branded products to independent forecourts and the convenience market.
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NewsSFO charges former biodiesel trader with fraud and money laundering
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged biodiesel trader Gianni Rivera with fraud and money laundering in connection with its investigation concerning the sustainable fuel sector.
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NewsPRA urges the Welsh government to extend its business rates relief scheme beyond April 1
The PRA has urged the Welsh government to extend its business rates relief scheme.
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NewsTransaction to take Applegreen private set for completion on March 10
A court hearing to sanction a change of ownership in Applegreen has been set for March 9.
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NewsBP Pulse reports surge in demand at start of 2021 despite the Covid lockdown
The amount of energy delivered by the BP Pulse EV public charging network was up 19% in the first 40 days of 2021, compared with the same period last year, despite the Covid lockdown that started on January 5.
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Equipment NewsMFG extends equipment maintenance and fuel pump supply contract with Petroassist
Petroassist UK has extended its partnership with the Motor Fuel Group for equipment maintenance and fuel pump supply with a multi-year contract extension.
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NewsKalibrate expands market coverage with acquisition of US company
Manchester-based Kalibrate, the forecourt and convenience intelligence company, has made an acquisition that will expand its market coverage.
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NewsPRA urges government to impose tougher penalties on tobacco criminals
The Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed a consultation by the government on tackling illicit tobacco and has submitted a response calling for tighter regulations.
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NewsAlternative to bank guarantees launched for Shell dealers
Franchiseefirst will collaborate with Shell to provide its UK dealers with an alternative to the bank guarantee, cash deposit or charge on property normally required to meet their security obligations to Shell.
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NewsACS warns government’s obesity strategy will pile costs on smaller retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to rethink its plans to put a £26m cost burden on around 2,000 independent retailers as part of its Obesity Strategy proposals.
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Equipment NewsGVR launches EV charging solution designed for the forecourt sector
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) has launched a new EV charging solution designed specifically for the forecourt sector, which can be easily upgraded if more power is needed.
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Equipment NewsDFS grows its business presence in the Nordic market with new deal
Dover Fueling Solutions’ analyst support centre in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, which it describes as the largest fuel management analysis centre in the world, will have a key role to play in a new deal agreed by the company.
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NewsEG Group appoints Dame Alison Carnwath as non-executive director
EG Group has announced the appointment of Dame Alison Carnwath as a non-executive director and as chair of the Audit Committee with effect from March 1.
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NewsMinister tells ACS he is “deeply shocked” by abuse and violence directed at shopworkers
Small business minister Paul Scully has told the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) that he is “deeply shocked” by the abuse and violence faced by people working in local shops.
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NewsLogan Energy wins tender to support delivery of hydrogen hub in Holyhead
Logan Energy has won a tender with Welsh social enterprise Menter Môn to support delivery of a hydrogen production plant, refuelling and distribution hub in Holyhead, North Wales
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association looks into use of hydrogen and EV technogies
Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies are going to be the focus of a project studying how to decarbonise Scotland’s wholesale food supply chain.