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MFG takeover of MRH to complete later this month
MFG’s takeover of MRH is expected to be completed later this month after it passed a significant regulatory hurdle. On June 5 the deal was referred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority by the European Commission, and this means that, in accordance with the contracts exchanged between investors, Clayton, ...
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Stoke-on-Trent Essar sites are set to re-open
Four sites that were operated by Top 50 Indie Javid Iqbal, and closed down suddenly last month, are set to reopen under new ownership.The four Essar-branded sites, all in Stoke-on-Trent, closed without notice, amid reports the freeholder had terminated the leases. Now the local press is reporting that business-man Muhammad ...
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Essar seeks partners for flagship project
Essar Oil UK is looking to build on its retail brand by developing a leading edge, new-build Roadside Retail location, opposite the entrance to its Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The company is keen to use this retail investment to highlight its brand and would welcome interest from retail ...
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NewsApplegreen agrees deal to acquire a further 43 US sites
Applegreen is set to expand further in the US after agreeing a deal for a network of 43 petrol filling station sites in Florida from CrossAmerica Partners (CAP). Under the terms of the arrangement, Applegreen will enter into a long-term agreement to lease the property assets from CAP. This transaction ...
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NewsCar Wash Association calls for action against car wash slavery
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has welcomed a church anti-slavery initiative, the Safe Car Wash App, that was launched this week, but has said the government needs to do far more to tackle the issue. Brian Madderson, chairman of the Car Wash Association, commented: “For too long, government agencies have ...
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NewsJet adds five further MFG sites to its network
Top 50 Indie MFG has signed a new long-term supply contract with Jet, resulting in five new gains for the fuel brand in the heart of its east coast territory.The new contract means MFG has a total of 62 Jet-branded sites in its network.Two of the new Jet-branded sites are ...
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NewsSales of new cars continue their recovery in May
The UK new car market continued the recovery that started in April with modest growth of 3.4% in May, with 192,649 new units registered, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales of diesel engine cars fell for the 14th consecutive month, down 23.6%, ...
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NewsMFG takeover of MRH set for completion within two weeks
MFG’s takeover of MRH is expected to be completed later this month after it passed a significant regulatory hurdle. On June 5 the deal was referred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) by the European Commission, and this means that, in accordance with the contracts exchanged between MFG ...
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NewsMachete-wielding thug threatens staff during robbery
A Tesco petrol station in Scotland was robbed after two members of staff were held up by a man with a machete. Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following the robbery on Edinburgh Road in Penicuik, at around 9.25am on Saturday June 2. A man entered the shop and ...
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NewsPetrol price rises climb to new monthly record
Petrol prices in May saw the highest monthly increase since the RAC began tracking prices 18 years ago, with average prices up 6ppl. Over the month unleaded rose from 123.43ppl to 129.41ppl. The increase in the average price of a litre of diesel was slightly greater at 6.12p – from ...
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NewsBP hands dealers huge bills after error over card charges
BP dealers have been handed bills of £5,000 to £10,000 per site by the oil company, after it uncovered an accounting error, and told them it will be recovered by direct debits over three consecutive months. Earlier this week dealers received emails from BP in which the company said it ...
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NewsSewell on the go supports local anti-slavery initiative
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go is supporting an anti-slavery campaign by its local Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office and the Humber Modern Slavery Partnership. Earlier this month, Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter launched car stickers to raise awareness that some people are being exploited financially by ...
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NewsEdinburgh provides best service for disabled motorists
Edinburgh is the most accessible region in the UK for disabled motorists when it comes to refuelling at petrol stations, according to new figures. The city district has, per head, the highest number of petrol stations signed up to a wireless key fob service which enables drivers to call for ...
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NewsLondon mayor sets up taskforce to boost electric vehicle use
A new taskforce dedicated to boosting the infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across the capital has been launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. A total of 104 rapid charging points have already been introduced, but they have mostly been delivered on land or roads managed by Transport for ...
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NewsSwedish company enters the EV charging market in GB
Swedish energy group Vattenfall has entered the British electric vehicle (EV) charging market with the launch of InCharge, its “any-driver-can-use” infrastructure concept. Vattenfall said it will aim to partner commercial developers, real-estate companies, industries, fleet owners and public bodies, such as local authorities to install charging poles around Great Britain. ...
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NewsGreenhouse gas emissions from transport in EU increasing
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by 0.4% in 2016, according to latest official data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), but transport emissions increased for the third consecutive year.The EEA’s Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2016 and inventory report 2018 shows a 0.4% ...
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NewsJTI involved in prosecution of illegal tobacco seller
Japan Tobacco International has announced that, in partnership with anti-counterfeiting agency TM Eye, it has for the first time been involved in a private prosecution of a seller of illegal tobacco. At Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on May 31, Gary Williams pleaded guilty to selling tobacco products that broke UK ...
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NewsChargePoint installs 10 chargers at MediaCity in Manchester
ChargePoint Services has announced the installation of 10 GeniePoint Network connected chargers at MediaCityUK in Manchester. The installation is the first phase of the project between Peel Energy and ChargePoint Services, to connect Peel Land and Property’s developments to the nationwide GeniePoint Network. MediaCityUK is home to the BBC, ITV, ...
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NewsTop 50 Indie invests in major upgrade of site
A Top 50 Indies’ Texaco site in Chingford has recently undergone a major improvement programme to deliver a number of benefits to its customers. North Weald Texaco Service Station, owned by JP&S Services, has installed six new pumps, with all four grades of fuel available at four of the pumps, ...
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NewsTanker containing 8,500 litres of diesel stolen in Wales
Dyfed Powys Police is investigating the theft of a fuel tanker containing around 8,500 litres of diesel worth more than £10,000. The diesel is reported to be 4,000 litres of red diesel used by agricultural vehicles and 4,500 litres of white diesel, which is commonly used by vehicles used in ...