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Minister welcomes surge in low emission vehicles
Transport minister Andrew Jones has welcomed a substantial increase in the number of new ultra low emission vehicles registered in the United Kingdom. A total of 9,046 ultra low emission vehicles were registered in the first quarter of 2015 – a rise of 366% from the same period in 2014. ...
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NewsKnifeman robs Shropshire service station
West Mercia Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a robbery which took place at the Co-operative petrol station on Station Road in Minsterley, Shropshire, on June 12. A man approached the tills and demanded money while threatening a member of ...
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Property industry warns against 60% business rate tax
Two leading property industry trade bodies have warned that unless government significantly changes the business rates system, businesses could face a 60% rate of tax by 2022. In a joint response to the government’s review of business rates, the British Property Federation (BPF) and British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) ...
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Retailers uncertain about benefits of social media, says P&H survey
Social media has transformed the way we do business, yet many British retailers still harbour reservations about the benefits of social media to their business, according to a new survey by delivered wholesaler, Palmer and Harvey.When retailers were questioned about their social media habits at this year’s Pro-retail show, P&H ...
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NewsUKLPG urges government to consider automotive LPG following air quality debate
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is urging the government to support automotive LPG as part of its commitment to improving air quality in urban areas. The demand follows calls by Labour MP Diane Abbott for the introduction of an ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in the capital by 2018 ...
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BP report reveals ’tectonic’ shifts in global energy production and consumption
Significant changes in global energy production and consumption have had profound implications for prices, for the global fuel mix, and for global carbon dioxide emissions, according to the latest BP Statistical Review of World Energy.The report highlights the continuing importance of the US shale revolution, with the US overtaking Saudi ...
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Motorcycle registrations continue to grow
The motorcycle market continues to grow with dealers reporting a 10.7% increase in registrations in May, according to Stephen Latham, head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.Registrations in May closely resemble the average market increase of 11.3% through the first quarter of ...
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Topaz site named international convenience retailer of the year
Topaz has won the NACS Insight 2015 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its Re.Store convenience forecourt concept, according to nacsonline.com. The award was presented last night, during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London.With more than 330 locations across Ireland, Topaz is the country’s largest ...
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NewsGulf dealer customer wins VIP trip to Le Mans
One lucky customer at Gulf-branded Three B’s service station in Middleton Cheney, Banbury, has scooped the top prize in Gulf’s Exclusive ‘Powering Le Mans for over 40 years’ competition, winning an exclusive VIP trip to Le Mans 24 Hour race on 13 and 14 June 2015. Peter Charlton, from Middleton ...
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G7 pledge to rid the world of fossil fuels
A pledge to rid the global economy of fossil fuels by the end of this century has been undertaken by G7 countries at this week’s summit in Germany. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was important that the G7 participants affirm their commitment to keep global warming down to a ...
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Roadchef reaches agreement to add Spar stores
Motorway services operator Roadchef is to introduce Spar stores on its sites following an agreement with the symbol group operator.The deal will see the launch of two test stores at Strensham on the M5 and Northampton on the M1 with the Strensham store opening at the beginning of July. It ...
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Four arrested in London tobacco raids
Four men from London have been arrested on suspicion of tobacco smuggling after an operation to disrupt the illegal trade yesterday.Around 60 officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), working with Southwark Council Trading Standards officers, visited ten residential and business premises in Bermondsey and Crawley, where the arrests took ...
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BP and Spar among forecourt brands to accept Apple Pay
BP, Spar, Costa, Starbucks, Subway, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food are the major brands on UK forecourts which will accept customer transactions using Apple Pay, when it is launched in the UK next month.Apple Pay will enable consumers to use their iphones (6, 6 Plus and Apple Watch) to make ...
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ACS calls for fairer business rates for forecourts
Fairer valuations for forecourts are one of the key issues highlighted by the Association of Convenience Stores in a package of receommendations to Government, aimed at fundamental business rate reform.In its submission it says the business rates system should be fairer to help small businesses, and highlights the inherent issues ...
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NewsNew investors at MFG as former Tesco boss joins the board
The management team at Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is to partner with private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, (CD&R) to acquire the company from its original institutional investor, Patron in a transaction valued at approximately £500 million. The transaction is expected to close in ...
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NewsShell confirms sale of 27 sites
Shell has confirmed that it has exchanged contracts for the sale of 27 service stations with six dealer groups. As previously reported by Forecourt Trader Top 50 Indies HKS, Golden Cross Group, Synergie Holdings and Spring Petroleum have all been successful bidders together with Valli Forecourts. Chedgold is the other ...
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NewsRetailers are fighting back against the hypers, Ramsay tells Indie 5000 audience
Independent fuel retailers are fighting back against the hypers – after two decades of the toughest possible conditions to survive in business, said Ramsay MacDonald, retail director at Certas Energy, at this week’s Indie 5000 dinner, organised by Forecourt Trader magazine. Editor Merril Boulton launched the latest annual Fuel Market ...
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PRA and ACS make submissions ahead of Budget
The PRA and Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) have both highlighted retailers’ concerns in submissions to the Chancellor, ahead of his Budget on July 8. PRA chairman Brian Madderson called for a 2ppl cut in fuel duty, suggesting that income from increased road fuel volumes would help to pay ...
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NewsProtests after police refuse to investigate drive-offs
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has raised its concerns with a Home Office minister following newspaper reports that a UK police force has declared that driving away from a petrol station without paying for fuel is no longer considered a crime. Devon and Cornwall Police said it would not ...
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NewsOil tanker blaze in Devon
A major oil tanker fire has been extinguished by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. The fire occurred on the A388 near Holsworthy in Devon on the morning of June 2, and when fire fighters arrived they reported the lorry carrying 10,000 litres of red diesel and 600 ...