All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 33
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NewsMFG appoints EAN to support rollout of ‘ultra-fast’ EV charging network
MFG has appointed Energy Assets Networks (EAN) as an infrastructure partner to support the rollout of its nationwide ultra-fast EV charging network.
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Equipment NewsEG Group partners with SATO to provide “excellent standards” of food safety
EG Group has partnered with auto-ID and labelling solutions specialist SATO, to deliver complete end-to-end food safety through its innovative FX3-LX label printing solution.
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NewsOne in three new cars for sale are capable of ‘zero-emission’ motoring
New vehicle uptake is crucial to the UK reaching its emission reduction goals, as older, less efficient cars are taken off the road and replaced by the latest lower emission ones, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsMFG to back Macmillan Cancer Support as official 2021 charity partner
MFG is backing Macmillan Cancer Support as its official charity partner in 2021.
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NewsGreenergy acquires Irish fuel retailer and distributor, Amber Petroleum
Greenergy has completed the acquisition of Amber Petroleum today (April 8), an independent fuel retailer and distributor based in the Republic of Ireland.
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Focus On FeatureTOP TIPS: How to be a winner at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2021
Will it be you picking up the top prize at this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards? Read our top tips to help you achieve that great moment of glory.
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NewsAWARDS: The Forecourt Trader Awards 2021 starts here!
The most prestigious and respected awards in the UK’s petrol retailing calendar are back for 2021. The Forecourt Trader team is ready to seek out the brightest and best in the industry - those pushing the boundaries of hard work and innovation as they embrace the immense challenges of running a successful business.
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NewsShift to ‘greener’ technologies continues says SMMT, as latest new car sales show growth
The UK new car market recorded its first ‘growth’ since August 2020, with 29,280 more units registered during March compared to the same month last year, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsFuel prices on a par with February 2020, reports RAC Fuel Watch
March saw the fifth straight month of petrol and diesel price increases at UK forecourts, with prices up another 2.7ppl and 2.4ppl respectively and both fuels now costing the same as they did in February 2020, according to new data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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NewsAward-winning Westmorland Family tops Which? survey of the best motorway services
Gloucester and Tebay services have been named Britain’s best service stations, while Bridgwater in the south west of England has been ranked the worst, according to a new survey from Which?.
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NewsNational Living Wage goes up today
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates are increasing from today, following recommendations made to the Government by the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
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NewsBP joins forces with BMW and Daimler to boost EV charging
BP has agreed to join BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in their drive to extend and significantly improve electrification, making electric vehicle (EV) charging more convenient, simpler and seamless for drivers.
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Product NewsForecourt rollout for luxury 'tishoos'
New luxury tissues in a tube, go live at almost 20 BP and Shell forecourts this week, the brand’s first bricks-and-mortar listings since launching in the UK in August 2020.
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NewsFirst MFG 'ultra-rapid' EV hub completed by Premier Forecourts and Constructon
Construction of MFG’s first electric vehicle (EV) hub has been completed by Premier Forecourts and Construction, a specialist in forecourts and diverse construction projects.
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NewsExpand Covid-19 home testing offer to all local shops, urges ACS
The government’s Covid-19 workplace testing should be expanded to all local shops, not just businesses with over 10 employees, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has insisted.
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NewsBP pulse partners with The EV Network to boost ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure
BP pulse is to expand its ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN).
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NewsSMMT calls for greater support to drive EV purchase as ‘consumer acceptance remains low’
The need for greater support for private retail uptake of electric vehicles, has been highlighted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) following new figures showing businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel.
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NewsCovid-related threats add to shocking abuse of local shop staff, ACS Crime Report reveals
Eighty nine per cent of people working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2million incidents recorded over the past year, with Covid-related abuse one of the biggest issues facing retailers.
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NewsMotability and Designability join forces to support accessible EV charging project
Motability, a national disability charity, has partnered with Designability, a charity which creates products to enable disabled people to live with greater independence, to help support Motability’s latest project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible for people living with disabilities.
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NewsZemo Partnership launches new scheme to boost uptake of renewable fuels
Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) is launching a new Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) for high- blend renewable fuels.