All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2021
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NewsUK Government partners with disability charity to set standards for EV chargepoints
Accessibility standards are to be developed for EV chargepoints across the UK, allowing disabled drivers to easily identify which models are suitable for their needs.
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NewsACS backs MPs’ call for new Employment Bill
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Work and Pensions Committee, urging the Government bring forward the Employment Bill to enhance the rights of workers in the low-paid and gig economy.
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NewsGrand re-opening planned for Ascona Group's flagship site - Green Garage Service Station
Fast-growing Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has announced that its flagship Green Garage Service Station in Pembroke, West Wales, will be officially reopened on Thursday, July 8.
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NewsChallenge of transition to EVs prompts SMMT's ‘Full Throttle’ plan
The shift to electrified vehicles is the biggest challenge facing the automotive sector, according to a new report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which has launched an ambitious plan to secure the future of one of Britain’s most important industries.
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NewsOsprey charging set for rapid expansion as it recruits EV charging pioneer Alex Bamberg
Osprey Charging Network, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing public rapid EV charging networks, has appointed Alex Bamberg, former Managing Director of GeniePoint, as its new Non-Executive Director.
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NewsACS welcomes Home Affairs Committee report calling for urgent action to tackle retailer abuse
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Home Affairs Committee on violence and abuse towards retail workers, which urges the Government to do more to protect people working in local shops.
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AnalysisMONEY TALK: And the beat goes on… MFG & Morrisons
No sooner had the news gone out that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had cleared the Euro Garages tie-up with Asda, than reports of a similar prospective linkage began to surface: this time in the form of a bid from the owners of Motor Fuel Group (MFG) to buy the Morrisons supermarket chain.
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NewsNew members join Board as Zemo Partnership gears up to accelerate transport transition to zero emissions
Zemo Partnership, the multi-stakeholder partnership working to deliver on the UK’s transport decarbonisation objectives, has elected four new members to its board of directors.
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AnalysisTECHNICAL ADVICE: Upgrading your separator coalescing filter ahead of E10
In September 2021, the Government has confirmed the introduction of E10 petrol across all UK forecourts replacing the E5 petrol currently in use.
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NewsEV charging experts Mer and Paua agree roaming partnership
Renewable EV charging experts Mer have teamed up with fleet EV charging specialist Paua, to offer drivers a more convenient solution to keep them motoring.
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NewsEG Group-owned fast-food brand Leon announces plans for first drive-thru restaurant
EG Group-owned fast-food brand Leon has announced nationwide expansion plans including news of its first drive-thru concept.
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NewsNFRN warns HGV driver shortage will lead to empy shelves and calls for action
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) is urging the government to take immediate action to avoid shops being faced with empty shelves.
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NewsBOSS warns of a shift in the nature of crime perpetrated on forecourts
The pattern of crime on UK forecourts has radically shifted after a turbulent 12 months which has seen fuel offences see-saw up and down, according to BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate).
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NewsToyota trials converting car's petrol engine to burn hydrogen
Toyota is evaluating the feasibility of running conventional combustion engines on hydrogen as a zero-carbon alternative to electric vehicles (EV).
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NewsACS welcomes exemptions for smaller businesses from new advertising rules
ACS has welcomed exemptions for smaller businesses in new restrictions on the advertising of products containing high levels of fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) announced by the government.
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NewsProject to develop EV batteries gets £5m government funding
Scottish battery maker AMTE Power has been selected as the lead supplier in a new government-funded three-year project called Ultra focused on bringing two AMTE Power lithium-ion batteries to automotive readiness.
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Product NewsKP Snacks expands £1 price-marked pack range with addition of three Tyrrells flavours
KP Snacks has expanded its £1 price-marked pack (PMP) range with the addition of three of the most popular flavours from its premium snack brand Tyrrells.
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Product NewsBAT UK integrates its UK e-cigarette product line Vype into its global brand Vuse
BAT UK has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype, into its global brand Vuse.
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NewsLondon mayor Sadiq Khan launches England’s first hydrogen double-decker buses
London mayor Sadiq Khan has launched England’s first hydrogen double-decker buses.