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HMRC raids illegal tobacco plant
A tobacco-processing machine, believed to be capable of producing more than £700,000 of illicit tobacco a day, has been seized in Derbyshire after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Officers from HMRC and Derbyshire Police dismantled the suspected illicit tobacco factory at an industrial storage unit near Derby ...
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Autogas working to make product more accessible
Autogas is looking into the possiblity of making its product more accessible on forecourts after the installation of a new fuel dispenser at Shell Barking. Following feedback from motorists that its LPG dispensers were often blocked by drivers waiting for the petrol or diesel pumps, a new dedicated Autogas refuelling ...
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NewsPRA describes RAC diesel accusation as nonsense
The PRA has reacted furiously and accused the RAC of an alarming lack of research after it claimed retailers are profiteering on diesel and taking high margins because much of the diesel sold is to business users who are less price sensitive. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “It’s hard ...
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PRA issues urgent warning over ATM rates appeals
Retailers are being warned that if they have received backdated rates bills for ATMs they only have until March 31 to lodge an appeal. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said he had received calls from retailers who had received bills for £12-14,000, covering the period back to 2010. He said it ...
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BP signs supply deals with retailers
BP has followed up its recent contract to supply more than 130 MFG sites by signing new deals with two more independent retailers. In Llanelli, a previously Esso-branded service station has been converted to BP with a signicant shop and forecourt revamp. The site, in Capel Isaf Road, is owned ...
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Calls for clarification over e-cigs legislation
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents has expressed concern that elements within new regulations making nicotine inhaling products (e-cigarettes) age restricted will cause confusion for retailers already overburdened by red tape. During a debate on the new measures in the House of Lords last week, Earl Howe explained that the ...
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New strategy to combat illegal tobacco
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Border Force have published a joint strategy for tackling the illicit tobacco market in the UK. The refreshed strategy sets how they will continue to work together to target, catch and punish those in the evolving illicit tobacco market and includes the following action: ...
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NewsPumps destroyed in crash at Hythe filling station
Two men escaped with minor injuries after a crash that destroyed petrol pumps at a filling station in Hythe, Kent. One of the men was filling up his car at Palmarsh Filling Station on Monday morning when another car skidded off the A259 Dymchurch Road and collided with his vehicle. ...
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HMRC raids laundering plant in Great Yarmouth
Two men from Great Yarmouth were arrested and a diesel laundering plant, capable of evading more than £1.3m in duty and taxes a year, was dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Friday 20 March. Officers from HMRC and Norfolk Police searched a business address in Great Yarmouth where ...
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JTI warns retailers over scam
JTI is warning retailers that a tobacco voucher scam may be coming to your store. First discovered in mid-March this year, the con leads consumers to believe they have £3 off Benson and Hedges products. It has been confirmed that the voucher has not been provided by JTI UK, and ...
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Forecourt Trader partners iDAC 15 conference
Forecourt Trader has been named as the media partner for iDAC 15 – an international conference for the retail fuel industry in London on 11-12 May 2015. McLean Communications, organisers of the industry’s forum for the retail fuel marketplace, erpec, will stage the conference alongside erpec 15, at the Tower ...
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News200th BP M&S Simply Food site opens
The market town of Calne, in Wiltshire, is the location for the 200th BP M&S Simply Food store, since the partnership between M&S and BP began in 2005 at BP Hammersmith in London. The store was officially opened by the Mayor of Calne Heather Canfer, and BP Paralympic ambassador Richard ...
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JTI removes gantries after illegal tobacco prosecutions
JTI has removed tobacco gantries from Alric Food & Wine in Harlesden, Brent, and JB Patel and Son on Woolwich New Road in south-east London, following prosecutions for selling illegal tobacco. Paul Williams, UK head of corporate affairs, commented: “Given the offences committed by these retailers JTI has decided that ...
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Noodle bar opens at Applegreen site
Petrogas Group has opened an Oriental quick service restaurant chain franchise at an Applegreen site in Ireland, and has confirmed it will be opening at one of its UK sites too. Chopstix Group UK, which has a current UK estate of 45 restaurants, has launched its first restaurant in Galway, ...
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PRA calls for ATMs to be exempt from business rates
The PRA has joined the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) in calling for ATMs to be exempt from business rates. PRA chairman Brian Madderson sees business rates exemption as a crucial matter. He said: “The economics of running petrol forecourts are very fragile. That is why thousands have closed in the ...
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Minister predicts roads will recharge electric vehicles
A future in which roads are ‘digitalised’ and can charge electric cars as they travel along them, has been outlined in a speech by roads minister John Hayes. Speaking at a conference on 21st century infrastructure, he said the UK was at a turning point in the history of road ...
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Congestation at worst level for 10 years
A Freight Transport Association (FTA) survey has revealed that congestion on UK roads is at the worst it has been for over 10 years. FTA’s Quarterly Transport Activity Survey (QTAS) illustrated the rate of deterioration in reliability on the road network at 55% – which is the lowest it has ...
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Certas parent’s deal for 400 French Esso sites approved
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of 400 Esso-branded fuelling stations in France by DCC plc, the parent company of Certas Energy. In August DCC announced it had agreed an £84m deal to buy Esso’s 274-strong Express unmanned retail petrol station network, its 48 motorway concessions in France, as ...
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ACS criticises size of minimum wage increase
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has criticised the Government’s above inflation 3% increase in the adult national minimum wage to £6.70, warning it will have have a negative impact on staffing and investment levels in the convenience sector. ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are disappointed with the ...
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Murco’s Milford Haven site and distribution business sold
Murco’s Milford Haven facility has been purchased by Singapore-based Puma Energy, together with other UK assets owned by the oil company. In addition to Milford Haven the acquisition includes three inland terminals at Westerleigh, Theale and Bedworth, as well as Murco’s wholesale and distribution business in the UK. Under the ...