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Murco sell-off predicted next month
Murco’s US parent business is set to sell its UK business next month to a private equity firm for more than $500m, according to sources close to the negotiations. Murphy Oil has had a long-stated aim of selling off its UK business and two weeks ago a spokeswoman confirmed: “Discussions ...
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ACS backs call for energy market investigation
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a proposed investigation into the energy market, calling for action to make the market fairer and more competitive for local shops. The announcement made by the energy regulator Ofgem on Thursday 27 March recommended an investigation of the market by the Competition ...
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NewsBodmin Moor Services wins UK’s Best Forecourt Loo 2014
Bodmin Moor Services in Cornwall, owned by Top 50 Indie the Chartman Group, was the winner of the UK’s Best Forecourt Loo 2014. The award was presented at this week’s National Convenience Show at the NEC by James Hayfield, sales director of the campaign’s sponsor, RS Sales & Distribution. Chartman ...
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Phillips 66 signs billion litre contract with Wincanton
Phillips 66 has awarded a contract to Wincanton to deliver more than a billion litres of fuel and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) a year to retail forecourts and other commercial premises across the Midlands and north-east England. Commenting on the announcement, Wincanton chief executive Eric Born said: “The very nature ...
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ACS welcomes decision to retain personal alcohol licences
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Home Office’s decision not to abolish personal alcohol licences. In its response to the consultation, the Home Office noted that it has “listened to the views received in response to the consultation, and in discussion with partners has decided not to ...
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European deal to build alternative fuel infrastructure
Agreement on a package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use has been reached. The agreement was reached in ‘trilogue’ negotiations between the European Parliament, European Commission and representatives of member states. It must be formally approved ...
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PRA poll demonstrates opposition to plain packaging
A poll commissioned by the PRA shows retailers are increasingly opposed to Government proposals to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in the wake of evidence from Australia. In the week that an independent review into plain packaging is due to report, the Populus poll undertaken for the PRA reveals ...
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Forecourt worker jailed over kidnap of owners
A man who worked at a Dorset petrol station has been jailed for his role in the kidnap of the couple who owned it. Henry Ajanthan, 33, of Manor Garden in Swanage, who worked at the Texaco petrol station at Victoria Avenue, Swanage, and Ramesh Sornalingam, 38, of York Road ...
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Falling consumption squeezing retailers warns AA
The AA has warned that fuel retailers are facing difficult conditions with falling consumption compounded by the recent exceptionally bad weather. In its latest monthly fuel update it said petrol forecourt prices remain at a three-year low, averaging 129.46ppl in mid March compared with 129.63ppl last month. A year ago ...
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Number plate advert ruled misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Plates for Cars after one of its customers claimed its advertising was misleadling. On its website the company offers customisable car number plates, and states “Our Online Designer makes it possible to see the exact number plate and size before ...
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Huge HMRC seizure of alcohol in Wales
A man from Cardiff has been arrested after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) seized over 169,000 litres of illicit alcohol, in what is believed to be the largest ever seizure of its kind in Wales. It is estimated that the wine, beer and spirits are worth £303,000 in lost duty ...
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NewsThree arrested in illicit fuel investigation
As part of activity to combat fuel fraud three men have been arrested and a number of vehicles seized in Northern Ireland by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC officers, accompanied by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, searched a business address in Co Tyrone during the night of March ...
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UK refiners introduce filter blocking test for diesel
UK oil refiners have introduced a voluntary test for their diesel in response to a wave of breakdowns across the country caused by filters becoming blocked by a gel-like substance in the diesel. UKPIA, which represents the UK refining industry and also has Greenergy as an associate, said its members ...
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MP calls for review of newspaper supply chain
A call for a review into the newspaper supply chain has been made during a debate in Parliament. Priti Patel MP, who is chair of the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group Chair, and is the daughter of a shopkeeper, initiated the debate. She raised the concerns of independent newsagents ...
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Scottish police issue fraud warning
Following an incident at a petrol station police in Scotland are reminding retailers to remain vigilant against fraud attempts. Two individuals entered a petrol station and a retail store in the Garioch area of Aberdeenshire last weekend with the intention of confusing staff by using distraction techniques to commit theft. ...
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Treasury consults on new £1 coin
Proposals for a new £1 coin will go out to public consultation in the summer the Treasury has announced. It said there was a strong case for introducing a new £1 coin to help reduce counterfeiting and ensure the integrity of the United Kingdom’s currency. The Royal Mint has produced ...
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Five arrests in £120m tobacco smuggling raids
Five men have been arrested in a series of early morning raids in the West Midlands as part of an investigation into a suspected £120m tobacco smuggling fraud. Around 130 investigators from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), assisted by officers from West Midlands police, carried out searches at 10 residential and three commercial properties in the Smethwick, West Bromwich and Great Barrareas of Birmingham. The arrests of two men from Smethwick, two men from Great Barr and one from West Bromwich are the result of a long-running HMRC investigation codenamed Operation Dardanelle, and follow recent seizures of 16 million cigarettes and £600,000 in cash. Colin Booker, Assistant Director, Criminal Investigation, HMRC, said: “Operation Dardanelle is an HMRC investigation targeting what we believe to be the organised smuggling of cigarettes and tobacco. “Our activity sends out a clear message to those involved in this type of criminality. We are determined to crack down on the illicit tobacco trade that undermines the efforts of legitimate traders and we will relentlessly pursue those believed to be involved.” Anyone with information about tobacco or cigarette smuggling can contact the Customs Hotline on 0800 59 5000 or can click here.
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Heart defibrillator installed at Top 50 site
A heart defibrillator has been installed at a Top 50 Indie site after it helped the local community raise funds for the equipment It has been installed at the Hazlegrove Service Station and Spar store on the A303 at Sparkford, Somerset, which is open 24 hours a day and is ...
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Sale of Murco said to be at advanced stage
Murco’s US parent business has confirmed it is in advanced talks on the sale of its UK business. Murphy Oil has had a long-stated aim of selling off its UK business and a spokeswoman said: “Discussions with regard to the sale of the Murco UK business by its US parent, ...
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Thief who drove over petrol station attendant jailed
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to stealing fuel and driving over a petrol station attendant as he made his getaway. Stephen Wilkinson, of no fixed abode, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court to be sentenced on Thursday, March 13, after pleading guilty a month ...