All Latest News articles – Page 19
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NewsGridserve announces dynamic pricing for EV charging
Chargepoint operator Gridserve has announced it will change the price drivers pay to recharge their cars depending on “location, power and payment method”.
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NewsClimate change rules see petrol station planning permission refused
A Scottish council has refused planning permission for a new petrol station and service area partly because the development would “increase dependency on car travel” and go against government plans to “address the climate emergency”.
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NewsGovernment urged to cut VAT on public EV charging
Fresh demands that the 20% VAT rate on public EV chargers be cut to the same 5% enjoyed by domestic electricity supplies have been made of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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NewsForecourt worker recognised with Sales Colleague of the Year award
A team member at a Northern Irish filling station has been recognised for her exceptional work after scooping Sales Colleague of the Year award at sister title Convenience Store’s 2025 Convenience Awards on Wednesday evening.
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NewsHive and Zapmap announce ‘strategic partnership’
Hive, the smart home device company, has entered into a “strategic partnership” with chargepoint mapping and payment firm Zapmap, offering £20 of credit for use at public chargers to new Hive EV customers who purchase a home chargepoint from the firm.
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NewsPolice object to forecourt’s 24-hour application over staff safety concerns
Blackpool police have objected to a Rontec filling station shop opening 24 hours a day due to concerns that such an arrangement may not be safe for employees, even when two members of staff are on duty overnight.
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NewsTop 50 Indies increase EV charger numbers by 64%
The Top 50 Indie forecourt operators have increased their number of EV chargepoints by 63.76% in the last 12 months, with 3,095 charging bays in 2025, against just 1,890 the previous year.
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NewsEVs need as much power as 20 houses to recharge as fast as petrol cars refill
BYD has announced that thanks to 1,000-volt electrical architecture and by way of a 1,000kW charger it’s new ‘Super e-Platform’ for cars is able to receive 249 miles’ worth of charge in just five minutes.
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NewsEG On The Move plans £4m petrol station and Starbucks in Durham
EG On The Move has applied for planning permission for a new forecourt just off the A1(M) south of Durham.
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NewsImmigration arrests follow Cheshire car wash raid
Police and Home Office enforcers have arrested three individuals for immigration offences following a visit to a car wash in the village of Lymm, Chesire.
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NewsRetailers warned new recycling regulations come into force soon
A new requirement for all businesses with 10 or more staff to recycle their waste comes into force at the end of the month, with firms that breach the rules facing legal action.
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NewsFleet of bin lorries runs on vegetable oil
A local authority has chosen to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to fuel a fleet of 36 refuse collection vehicles.
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NewsArrests follow as Welsh Shell site falls victim to vape and alcohol thieves
Dyfed Powys Police have arrested three men after a Shell filling station in Crickhowell was targeted by thieves.
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NewsBookable EV chargers rolled out across dealer forecourts
A network of ultra-rapid EV charging hubs that allow drivers to book time slots and spaces for charging sessions has been rolled out across 43 UK sites.
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NewsRoadchef staff incentives lead to high retention rates and awards
Roadchef, the motorway service area (MSA) operator which counts 31 sites in its portfolio and employs over 4,000 people, has been recognised for its innovative staff incentives with a top-level accreditation.
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NewsCar industry calls for VAT cut on EVs
The automotive industry says the government should halve the VAT applied to electric cars to encourage “sceptics” to buy them, as only one in eight drivers intends to purchase an EV in the next three years.
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NewsOne in four shoppers witnesses theft, and assault or abuse on retailers
Shoplifters are becoming “bolder and more aggressive”, with almost a quarter of consumers witnessing incidents of theft, as well as abuse or assaults on staff, in the past financial year according to a new report.
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NewsAberdeen forecourt boosts fuel sales with new 24/7 pay-at-pump technology
A Scottish petrol station is winning incremental fuel business by being first to market with new pay-at-pump pod technology, allowing drivers to fill up 24 hours a day even when the forecourt shop is closed.
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NewsPlanning deregulation to make EV chargepoints cheaper and faster to install
Proposed changes to planning rules should make it easier for forecourts to install EV chargepoints, easing bureaucratic pressures that can add years to the process.
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NewsSlushies should not be consumed by children under eight, doctors warn
Children under the age of eight should not be allowed to drink slushy drinks, the British Medical Journal has warned, following multiple cases of youngsters becoming unwell shortly after consuming the iced beverages.