All Latest News articles – Page 18
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DfT takes next step towards introducing self-driving cars with call for evidence
The use of autonomous cars has come a step closer after the Department for Transport (DfT) launched a call for evidence to help shape how new systems could be used on GB roads.
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Organisers postpone APEA Live until November 2021
The organisers of APEA Live have announced that this year’s event has been postponed and the next APEA Live will take place on November 18, 2021 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.
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Tankerford applies for consent to revamp Ardleigh Service Station
Plans to extend and modernise Ardleigh Service Station have been submitted to Tendring District Council in Essex by Tankerford.
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Falcon Retail installs Bioshield Health’s antimicrobial protection film kits
Falcon Retail has installed Bioshield Health’s antimicrobial protection film kits at high contact touch points across all of its three service station stores, to help minimise the risk of Covid-19.
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Freewire uses battery to boost power of electric vehicle charger
FreeWire Technologies, whose investors include BP, has announced the deployment of Boost Charger at an ampm fuel and convenience store in Lodi, California.
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Magnum launches ice cream tubs range in UK using packaging made with recycled plastic
The Magnum ice cream brand has launched its ice cream tubs range in the UK using packaging made with recycled plastic, following a pilot last year.
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Sharp rise in sales of motorcycles and scooters in July
Sales of motorcycles and scooters saw a sharp rise in July, according to the latest statistics from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).
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BP Chargemaster and M&S trial electric vehicle rapid charging at M&S stores
BP Chargemaster and M&S have partnered to assess the use of electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging at M&S stores across the UK.
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Weekly forecourt fuel sales fall for the first time since the recovery began
Weekly forecourt fuel sales have fallen for the first time since the recovery from the Covid-19 lockdown began in mid April.
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AF Blakemore adds online vegan business to its portfolio of brands
Spar distributor, retailer and forecourt operator AF Blakemore has announced the purchase of the online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store.
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PRA condemns RTFO proposal as hidden green stealth tax on members and drivers
The PRA has accused the government of imposing “hidden green stealth taxes” on its members and drivers after it unveiled proposals to increase the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) buy-out price for fuel suppliers. It also said the existing scheme was not fit for purpose and called for it to be reformed.
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Scotland leading the UK in provision of rapid chargers for electric vehicles
Scotland is leading the rest of the UK in terms of provision of rapid EV chargers, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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New Lumina Intelligence UK Grocery Data Index analyses entire market
The total number of supermarket outlets in the UK in 2019 was 10,834, up 2.3% versus 2018, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Grocery Data Index, created in partnership with The Grocer, ConvenienceStore.co.uk and Forecourt Trader.
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Search for attacker who slammed hatch on forecourt workers hand
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an attack on a member of staff at a forecourt in Thame.
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Police investigating assault on forecourt staff member release CCTV image
Hampshire Police has released a CCTV image as it continues an investigation into an attack on a member of staff on a forecourt.
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EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems launched in Northern Ireland
Henderson Technology has launched the first EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems in a Henderson Retail EuroSpar store in Northern Ireland.
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Co-op reopens four petrol filling stations after multi-million pound investment
Co-op has served-up four petrol filling stations this week with improved convenience stores on site following a multi-million investment supporting around 70 local jobs.
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Retailers warned to look out for fake hand sanitiser products
An expert in non-food labelling has warned about a glut of fraudulent hand sanitising products entering the market and has advised retailers to take professional advice on any packaging that seems “too good to be true”.
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ACS and Alzheimer’s Society training more Dementia Friends in c-store sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society to host a number of online training sessions to create more Dementia Friends in the convenience sector.
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PRA refutes claims by Which? that drivers were overcharged during lockdown
The PRA has refuted claims by Which? magazine that drivers were overcharged for fuel during lockdown. The magazine claimed its research showed that in March, when oil prices and then wholesale fuel prices plunged, rather than passing on full savings dealers were pumping up their margins. It used this as a basis for claiming there should be a fuel price regulator.