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NewsACS prepared to engage with authorities over new planning system
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has pledged to work with the government and local authorities to make sure the planning system works for communities and the retailers who serve them.
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NewsEV Network secures £50m initial funding to develop about 100 locations
The EV Network, (EVN), a developer of high-powered EV charging stations, has secured £50m funding for construction of its first round of projects.
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NewsBMW hybrids to automatically switch to electric mode in low emission zones
BMW has launched new software for its hybrid cars which automatically switches them to electric driving mode when they enter an ultra low emission zone (ULEZ).
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NewsUKIFDA argues against banning sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has criticised the government’s policy on transport in its drive to reach zero carbon by 2050. Responding to the government’s consultation on ending sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035, it said it disagreed with the proposal.
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NewsRobber assaults forecourt shop worker and steals three-figure sum
Officers from Police Scotland have launched an investigation after a man attacked a member of staff and robbed a petrol station in Leven, Fife.
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NewsPetrol station car wash workers reportedly attacked with metal bars
Officers from Wiltshire Police have arrested two men following reports of an attack on workers at a Swindon petrol station on the morning of Tuesday August 4.
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NewsPrediction 350,000 home charging points could be installed in UK by 2025
By 2025 more than 350,000 homes across the UK will be fitted with an electric home charging system, according to Andersen, a British manufacturer and installer of high-end home-charging points.
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NewsFuel prices rise for second consecutive month but set to go down again
The average prices of petrol and diesel rose for the second consecutive month, according to RAC Fuel Watch data for July, but it reports they could be on the way down again within days.
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NewsMurco secures its second business win in Devon this year
Murco has made its second dealer gain in Devon this year.
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NewsThree men jailed for burglary of Carlisle petrol filling station
Three men have been jailed following an investigation into a burglary at Whiteclosegate Service Station on Brampton Old Road, Carlisle, on November 6 last year.
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NewsACS welcomes recommendation to ensure small shops are well supplied
A report by MPs highlighting the value of local shops providing food supplies to local communities at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsPRA urges chancellor to cut excise duty to spark economic recovery
The chairman of the PRA Brian Madderson has written to the chancellor urging him to cut excise duty to boost the economy after the Covid-19 lockdown. In his letter Madderson said independent petrol retailers were concerned that the high levels of excise duty and VAT were constraining the prospects of a significant recovery in the economy.
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NewsJTI steps up fight against illicit tobacco with new website tool
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has stepped up its fight against illicit tobacco by introducing a new postcode facility to its website so retailers can check how their locality is affected.
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NewsTrial for rapid charging solution without additional electricity infrastructure
A site has been chosen for a trial of new technology that could deliver town centre electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers without the need for additional electricity infrastructure.
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NewsNorthern Ireland Assembly extends rate relief after intervention by PRA
The Northern Ireland Assembly has extended its rates relief scheme to more forecourts after an intervention by the PRA.“We are extremely pleased that following constructive discussions, the Northern Ireland Assembly has confirmed that its Covid-19 business rates relief, originally limited to forecourt shops up to 300m2 of selling space, has now been extended to forecourts with a shop area up to 500 m2,” said PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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NewsUK could become leader in take-up of EVs according to research by Deloitte
The UK could become a leader in take-up of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, according to a new research by the auditor Deloitte, which also suggests global sales of petrol and diesel cars may already have peaked.
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NewsForecourt worker wounded by knifeman during robbery in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a member of staff was wounded during a knifepoint robbery at a petrol station in Cross Hills.
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NewsHIM & MCA Insight unite company data under Lumina Intelligence brand
HIM & MCA Insight is launching a new analytics and data visualisation solution that will unite all the company’s data sources.
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NewsHMRC unveils website and POS for its Eat Out to Help Out scheme
HMRC has launched a website enabling consumers to find establishments within a five-mile radius that are taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
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NewsLeon to open four new restaurants at motorway service stations
Fast Food brand Leon has announced the opening of four new restaurants at motorway service stations