All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2021
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NewsSpar managing director Louise Hoste to be chair of ACS
Spar managing director Louise Hoste has been appointed as chair of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) from November, with award winning independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia continuing in the role of vice chair.
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NewsBP joins six other major UK companies in bid to accelerate EV take-up
Seven major British companies, including BP and operators of some of the largest commercial vehicle fleets in the country, have come together to help accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK.
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NewsEnglish and Scottish authorities urged to follow Welsh relaxation of Covid isolation rules
English and Scottish authorities are being urged to follow the example of the Welsh Government which has brought forward a relaxation of self-isolation rules.
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NewsStaff praised for their actions after customer is seriously injured in fire on forecourt
Staff at an Essar petrol filling station have been praised for their actions after a man was seriously injured in a fire on the forecourt at Cheadle, Staffordshire.
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NewsTrial of a new on-street EV charge point system gets under way in London
A trial of a new on-street EV charge point system has begun in London.
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NewsPolice appeal for information after burglary at Shell forecourt in Yorkshire
Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a Shell petrol station in Escrick.
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NewsACS carries out survey to assess likely impact of HFSS regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a survey to help retailers and suppliers operating in the convenience sector understand how businesses intend to respond to upcoming regulations on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products.
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NewsEssar Oil (UK) sets up its first Advisory Council for the company
Essar Oil (UK), has announced the formation and appointment of the company’s first Advisory Council.
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NewsCNG Fuels opens new biomethane refuelling station in Newark for HGVs
CNG Fuels has opened a new low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Newark, Nottinghamshire, enabling local fleet operators to run their vehicles on 100% renewable biomethane.
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NewsMPs warn of blackouts unless Grid is strengthened to cope with EV charging
Unless charging habits change, or the National Grid is strengthened, there are concerns that the charging needs from millions of new electric vehicles will cause blackouts to parts of the country, a cross-party committee of MPs has warned.
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NewsElement 2 unveils plans for hydrogen refuelling station in Scotland
Hydrogen fuel specialist Element 2 is planning to invest up to £2m in opening its first refuelling station in Scotland.
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NewsGlenfiddich powers delivery fleet on gas made from residues of distilling process
Single malt Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich has launched an initiative that will make it the first global spirits brand to run its delivery fleet on green biogas made from the residues of its own distilling process.
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NewsLords warn EV battery industry is being let down by government failures
The UK’s EV battery industry is being let down because of failures by the government, according to a report by the House of Lords cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee.
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NewsACS calls for government to match its big talk with strong action over retail crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the government’s new plan for cutting crime and tackling the underlying causes of repeat offending, to translate into real action for people operating and working in shops across the country that are repeatedly the victims of crime.
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NewsMorrisons reaches a major milestone in its rapid EV charging network partnership with Equans
Morrisons has reached a major milestone through its rapid electric vehicle charging network partnership with Equans (the new name for Engie’s services-led activity).
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NewsDfT announces £20m funding to accelerate development of zero-emission road freight
The Department for Transport has announced funding for six projects totalling £20m to accelerate the development of zero-emission road freight.
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NewsNFRN calls for independent retailers to be exempt from ‘pingdemic’
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) is calling for the government to include shopworkers on the list of vital workers allowed to avoid self-isolating if contacted by the test and trace app.
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NewsFood-to-go market recovering faster than expected, says IGD
Food and consumer goods insight specialist IGD predicts that the food-to-go channel will be worth £15.6bn at the end of 2021 - 82.5% of its 2019 value.
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NewsEssar launches 'Lucky Pump' promotion
Essar is to give 42 customers the chance to win £20 off their next fuel bill, with a Lucky Pump promotion starting today (Monday, July 26) and running through to Sunday, August 1.