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NewsTreasury Committee concerned about loss of free-to-use ATMs
The Treasury Committee has expressed concern about the rate at which free-to-use ATMs have been closing. In its final report on consumer access to financial services it warned the UK risks inadvertently becoming a cashless society and that “for a large portion of society, including some of the most ...
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NewsCambridgeshire Co-op site to reopen after new owner buys it
A former Co-op petrol station in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, is set to be brought back into service after it was acquired by petrol retailer group RBK Services. Rapleys, the property and planning consultancy, was appointed by Central England Co-op to market its site after the retailer let its former superstore ...
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NewsTraffic hits all-time high with cars and vans setting records
Road traffic edged slightly higher last year to an all-time high, according to government statistics that have just been published. Overall mileage for all types of vehicles totalled 328.1bn in 2018, compared with 327.1bn the previous year. The mileage for cars and light commercial vehicles increased to 255bn ...
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NewsElectric Vehicle Approved scheme launched to certify EV retailers
The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme is being launched today (May 15) by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to certify retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector. The launch will take place at the House of Commons, where an audience of MPs, retailers and industry stakeholders will have ...
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NewsTwo men arrested over ATM thefts in Northern Ireland
Two men have been arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) who are investigating a number of recent thefts of ATM machines in the Fermanagh and Tyrone areas. Detective chief inspector Brian Foster said: “Today we conducted five searches in the Omagh area in relation ...
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NewsGraham Kennedy’s £1m ’space-age’ forecourt opens in York
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year winner Graham Kennedy is back with a bang having just re-opened his site in York with the aim of it becoming the best site in the UK - "if not Planet Earth". Graham, the managing director of Inner Space Stations, has invested £1 million ...
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NewsTfL’s ’world-first’ order of 20 hydrogen double-decker buses
The world’s first hydrogen double decker buses will be introduced on three London bus routes next year, helping tackle the capital’s air quality crisis. Transport for London (TfL) has announced the order of 20 of the green buses – which produce no pollution from their exhausts - as part of ...
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NewsBP Fuel Cards launches flexible Fuel & Charge offer for fleets transitioning to electric vehicles
BP is launching a new Fuel & Charge offer providing one simple solution to keep all vehicle fleets on the move no matter what their engine type. Due to launch later this summer, the offer provides fleets in the UK with access to both the BP Plus cross-acceptance network, ...
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NewsEssar to receive RoSPA Health & Safety Award
Essar at Stanlow has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its employees and Business Partners get home safely at the end of the working day.The refinery has achieved a Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards ...
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NewsACS urges members to take part in energy market review
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging its members to take part in a review of the microbusiness energy market being carried out by the energy regulator Ofgem. Ofgem has launched a call for evidence seeking views and experiences from microbusinesses due to its concern that some are struggling ...
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NewsShell service station in Sussex badly damaged by fire
Extensive fire damage at a Shell petrol station is likely to require a lengthy closure, according to the local fire service. Fire crews were despatched to the Shell service station at Fontwell in West Sussex at around 9.30am on Monday May 6 after reports that a campervan was on fire. ...
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NewsService Station near Liverpool brought to the market
Knowsley Service Station in Prescot, Merseyside, has been brought to the market by Forecourts4sale. The Texaco-branded service station has a canopy covered forecourt with three pump islands with a total of 18 nozzles supplying unleaded, diesel and super diesel, and there are also air and water machines. The 800sq ft ...
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NewsCBI director general calls for single regulator for EV chargers
The head of the CBI has called for the formation of a single regulator to oversee development of electric vehicle chargers across the UK. Speaking at the BP/CharIN Powering the Charge Conference at BP, CBI director-general Carolyn Fairbairn said: “Today, if you want to install an electric vehicle charge point, ...
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NewsRate of decline in sales of new diesel cars slows down
The rate of decline in sales of new diesel cars slowed last month, but the overall UK new car market was still down by 4.1% in April, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The total number of units registered was 161,064, the second ...
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NewsGovernment urged to support ultra-fast charging network
A cross-industry group including BP, National Grid and the CBI has called on the government to support development of a network of ultra-fast charging technology – charging at above 150kW and up to 350kW – across the UK. In a joint statement they said an ultra-rapid charging network would be ...
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NewsShell extends collaboration over hydrogen refuelling
Shell has extended its hydrogen refuelling collaboration deal with ITM Power, which was agreed in 2015. The new deal will run until 2024 and covers refuelling of all types of hydrogen vehicles; from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, including buses, trucks, trains and ships. Currently ITM Power operates hydrogen ...
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NewsEuro Garages develops pop-up shop solution to expand offer
Euro Garages parent EG Group has taken delivery of a pop-up shop that was designed, built and installed in under eight weeks. EG Group partnered with modular retail specialist Rapid Retail on the large new Greggs pop-up shop at Kinmel Park West Services in North Wales. It is the first ...
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NewsGo Ultra Low panel at Hay Festival on future of electric vehicles
The joint government and car industry campaign Go Ultra Low will host a panel on the future of electric vehicles at the Hay Festival for the second successive year. Following the inaugural event at 2018’s festival, Broadcaster and author Kate Humble will chair this year’s panel, bringing together speakers from ...
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Deadline for bids for SK Fuel sites is May 20
A deadline has been set for bids for five forecourt sites put up for sale by Top 50 Indie SK Fuel. The five freehold sites are located across South and West Yorkshire, and Christie & Co has announced that the deadline for first round of bids is Monday May 20. ...
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Top 50 Indie Karan Retail buys Herringthorpe site
Top 50 Indie Karan Retail has bought Herringthorpe Service Station, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, through Christie & Co. The Jet-branded, forecourt has four pump islands with 22 nozzles, with capacity for over 45,000 litres of fuel across five storage tanks and a throughput of 1.8mlpa. The open-plan store was extended ...