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NewsFuel Protest hits UK
A protest at the government’s lack of action over rising fuel prices has taken place in London. The Reform-led event has seen some farmers and lorry drivers gather in London to demand a cut on fuel duty.
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NewsLatest stats reveal 40.65m vehicles need petrol and diesel
The latest round of statistics detailing the UK’s ‘parc’ of vehicles has revealed there are now 42.55m cars, vans, trucks and buses in the UK, with just 1.9m of those being zero emission.
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NewsBeliev strikes deal with Mitchells & Butlers to roll out chargers at 65 pubs and restaurants
Chargepoint operator Believ has signed a deal with pub and restaurant company Mitchells & Butlers to install devices at as many as 65 locations.
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NewsBattery-fire concerns see government refuse EV charging hub
The risk of contaminated water runoff following attempted extinguishing of potential battery fires at a proposed charging hub in Devon have seen the government turn down a planning application.
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NewsForecourt thief jailed after leaving receipt at crime scene
A thief who stole cigarettes worth £11,000 from a petrol station in Chester was caught after police found a till receipt left at the scene of the crime.
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NewsCertas launches Evolo EV charging brand
Certas Energy, which supplies around 1,200 forecourts and operates dozens of sites itself, has launched a new EV charging offer branded Evolo Rapid Charge.
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NewsBelfast forecourt set for extension
A Maxol filling station with a Spar store in Belfast is set to be significantly extended after local planning officers recommended the project go ahead.
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NewsGovernment fights to keep EV charging expensive
The government doesn’t know how it feels about electric cars: on the one hand it subsidises them via grants, while on the other it hits EV drivers with a new pay-per-mile tax. Now, after a tax tribunal ruling that VAT on public charging should be 5%, HMRC is fighting to keep it at 20%.
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NewsNew 600kW EV charger debuts
A new ultra-ultra-rapid EV charger capable of delivering electricity at 600kW has been unveiled by manufacturer ChargePoint.
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NewsHGV sector calls for “new approach” as electric truck market withers
Sales of electric trucks have fallen from a small 1.4% to a trace 0.9% of the market, prompting the industry to ask ministers for a “new approach” to the ban on sales of new diesel HGVs pencilled in for 2040.
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NewsDisruptor brand Unity Coffee secures £2m to roll out 500 vending machines
Unity Coffee has secured £2m to fund the rollout of 500 examples of its AI-powered vending machine, with the firm having forecourts very much in its sights.
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NewsRaw opens new 17-bay Midlands charging hub
Chargepoint operator Raw Charging has announced the opening of a new 17-bay EV hub at a shopping centre in Leamington Spa, Warkwickshire.
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NewsGen Z drivers combined with EV transition will make free forecourt wi-fi a must
Fuel retailers should consider installing free wi-fi at their sites if they want to attract younger drivers and those transitioning to electric cars, an industry expert has said.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme represents significant opportunity for forecourt operators
Next year’s Deposit Return Scheme that mandates retailers take back empty drinks containers represents a big opportunity for forecourt firms due to increased footfall and bigger customer baskets, industry experts have advised.
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NewsNTS acquires Herefordshire site & gains green light for new Somerset forecourt
Top 50 Indie NTS Retail is having a busy few days: a short while after reopening an updated site in Essex, the firm has purchased a filling station in Herefordshire, while it was also recently granted planning permission to resurrect a Somerset forecourt.
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NewsFuel-price rises see upswing in EV interest
Electric cars are reportedly experiencing a surge in popularity, with rising fuel prices leading drivers to lease EVs at record rates.
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NewsPlanning bid for forecourt advertising screen refused on safety grounds.
Proposals from an advertising firm to install a 6m by 3m digital billboard by an MFG forecourt in Cumbria have been refused over safety concerns.
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NewsPenny On The Move praises staff after forecourt is held up twice in a week
Staff at a Penny On The Move forecourt in County Durham who were subject to two knifepoint robberies in the space of a week have been praised by the firm for their calm responses to the hold ups.
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NewsForecourt Eye works with police in “multi-force” operation to track down organised fuel thieves
Security technology company Forecourt Eye has taken part in a “multi-force” police operation to help apprehend a team of criminals engaging in organised fuel theft from forecourts across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.
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NewsKaran Retail acquires four-site portfolio as Scottish expansion continues
Top 50 Indie Karan Retail has further grown its presence north of the border with the acquisition of four sites from a family-run firm.