All articles by John Wood – Page 9
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NewsAscona partners with Riverside Greetings to develop greeting card business
Top 50 Indie Ascona Retail has partnered Riverside Greetings to develop the greeting card business in each of its 62 retail sites.
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NewsLegislation comes into force to protect consumers’ access to cash
The passing of new legislation to ensure a minimum level of free access to cash, ensuring people can continue to conveniently withdraw and deposit cash following the rapid rate of bank branch and ATM closures, has been welcomed by The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsMoves to target food hygiene enforcement welcomed by ACS
Proposals from the Food Standards Agency on modernising food hygiene enforcement activity, highlighting the importance of Assured Advice as a mark of a responsible business, have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsAA adds battery electric vehicles to its roadside service fleet
The AA has added a dozen battery electric vehicles to its roadside service fleet, including three capable of EV to EV mobile charging.
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for introduction of King Charles III banknotes
Retailers are being urged to prepare for the introduction of banknotes featuring King Charles III, which are due to enter circulation by mid-2024.
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NewsHydrogen refuelling station and fleet of fuel cell buses introduced around Gatwick
A hydrogen refuelling station and a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses have been introduced by The Go-Ahead Group to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area.
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NewsUKPIA warns new carbon policies are needed to prevent investment going abroad
UKPIA is calling on the government to introduce ambitious carbon policies to prevent investment vital for net zero going abroad.
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NewsDeal agreed for mine in Cornwall to produce vital element in electric car batteries
A deal to mine battery-grade lithium carbonate, a key component in electric car batteries, has been announced in Cornwall.
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NewsEsso teams up with Liftshare to encourage people to share car journeys
Esso has teamed up with Liftshare to encourage more people to share car journeys on their way to sporting spectacles, music events and festivals this summer, as well as in the longer term.
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NewsCWA emphasises environmental benefits of properly regulated car wash sector
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has emphasised how important it is to conserve water, and the environmental benefits of having a properly regulated car wash sector, after it was revealed there are growing concerns over Thames Water’s finances.
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NewsBP launches new digital payment solution for truck drivers and fleet managers
A new digital payments solution that allows truck drivers to refuel without leaving their vehicle unattended has been launched by BP in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK.
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NewsGang jailed after being caught by Flying Squad carrying out ram raid at petrol station
A criminal gang caught by the Flying Squad during a ram raid on a petrol station have been convicted of a string of offences across the south of England.
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NewsEssar opens flagship forecourt with Morrisons store in Preston
Essar UK has opened its new flagship forecourt and Morrisons store at Lea Gate, on Blackpool Road, Preston.
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NewsEnergy giant SSE trials hydrogen-powered vehicle
Green automotive company First Hydrogen has announced that SSE plc will be the first UK utility to trial use of its hydrogen-powered vehicle.
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NewsPoll finds over 90% of local authorities do not have EV charging strategy
More than nine out of 10 (91%) local authorities do not yet have an EV charging infrastructure strategy in place, according to a recent poll of council representatives taken by Charge Point Operator (CPO) Believ.
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NewsGridserve partners with EV charging solution company Paua
Gridserve has partnered with EV charging solutions company Paua to provide its fleets and drivers with roaming access and a seamless charging experience, allowing them to find, charge and pay for charging on the Gridserve Electric Highway.
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NewsPolice seeking witnesses after attempted break-in at forecourt in Yorkshire
Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after an attempted burglary at the Scaling Dam BP Filling Station.
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NewsACS calls on police forces to draw up most wanted lists of prolific shop thieves
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on police forces to introduce a ‘Most Wanted’ list of prolific shop thieves as part of new plans to tackle repeat offending.
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NewsElement 2 forms partnership with fuel card provider Radius and its UK Fuels network
Hydrogen infrastructure company Element 2 has today unveiled a partnership with fuel card provider Radius and its UK Fuels network.
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NewsPaddy McGuinness sparks debate over use of gloves when filling up
TV presenter Paddy McGuinness has provoked a mass of discussion – and come derision – with his belated discovery of plastic glove dispensers on fuel pumps.