All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 8
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NewsMarathon achievement by Brookfield Group’s team of runners
Top 50 Indie Brookfield Group put together a team of runners who completed the Berlin Marathon (26.2 miles) last weekend for the Charity ’Get Kids Going!’.
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NewsUK and Germany partner to become world hydrogen leaders
A new key agreement between the UK and Germany could help to accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry – with the two countries at the cutting edge of its development, according to a statement issued today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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NewsSuspense is building - just two weeks to go until Forecourt Trader Award winners 2023 are revealed
Suspense is building with just over two weeks to go until the 2023 Forecourt Trader of the Year winner is revealed, along with many other amazing retailers who will be recognised at this year’s awards.
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NewsFuel boost for Isle of Wight as Certas Energy opens new depot
Leading fuel distributor Certas Energy has underlined its commitment to powering and heating Isle of Wight homes, farms and businesses by opening a new depot in East Cowes.
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NewsBP bolsters retail leadership team with former Lidl marketing director Claire Farrant
BP has appointed Claire Farrant as its new VP marketing for the mobility and convenience retail business in Europe.
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NewsJet launches ‘Wheel Spins’ on forecourts nationwide
Jet has launched ‘Wheel Spins’, an interactive on-site activation for customers at partner service stations across the UK, as part of its Keep on Moving campaign.
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NewsBan on new petrol and diesel cars extended to 2035
As speculated in the past 24 hours, Prime Minister Rishi this afternoon confirmed he is to row back on pledges on green policies - including putting back the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035.
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NewsVolvo Cars declares the end of diesel production in early 2024
Volvo Cars will end production of its diesel-powered models by early 2024, and sell only fully electric cars from 2030, on its way to becoming a climate neutral company by 2040.
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NewsMFG passes milestone of 500 ultra-rapid EV charger installations
Number-one Top 50 Indie MFG has reached a milestone of 500 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed across its 900 sites, making it one of the largest public-charging networks in the UK.
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NewsRoadchef and Gridserve announce rollout of first electric super hubs
Gridserve and Roadchef have revealed their initial plans to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at Roadchef Motorway Service Areas (MSA) in the UK.
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NewsMoto launches ‘Cabversation’ wellbeing campaign for HGV drivers
Moto Hospitality - in partnership with Mind and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), and with the support of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) - is launching a ‘cabversation’ campaign to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another when taking a break at its service stations.
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NewsSMMT calls for government help to boost EV sales to reluctant private buyers
Delivering a faster and fairer mass transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is threatened by the absence of support for private buyers, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsAwards latest! Stephen Mangan to host Forecourt Trader Awards night
Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan has been announced as the awards host for next month’s glittering Forecourt Trader Awards, where this year’s amazing winners will be revealed.
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NewsUK fuel market progressing after Covid and Ukraine disruption, says Fuels Industry UK
While recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has seen demand for oil products increase in the years since 2020, demand levels are yet to fully recover, according to the latest Statistical Review from Fuels Industry UK (formerly UKPIA).
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NewsZemo Partnership marks 20-year milestone with creation of new taskforce to benchmark progress
The creation of a new Zero Emission Mobility Taskforce has been announced by Zemo Partnership, as it celebrates 20 years since its formation (originally as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) to accelerate transport to zero emissions.
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NewsBP appoints Joanne Hall as new retail operations director
BP has appointed Joanne Hall as its new UK retail operations director, reporting to Sonya Adams, VP mobility and convenience retail UK.
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NewsOne in five drivers fear going electric due to speed of change in EV technology
A fifth of motorists (20%) are worried that switching to an electric vehicle (EV) may mean being left in the slow lane as the technology leaves them behind, reveals new research by AA Lease.
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NewsTickets are selling fast for Forecourt Trader Awards!
Tickets are selling fast for the prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony where this year’s latest winners will be revealed.
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NewsEG Group announces solid performance in Q2
EG Group has delivered a ‘solid’ trading performance in line with expectations for the second quarter of 2023, according to co-founder and co-CEO Zuber Issa.
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NewsMFG confirms talks about £2bn acquisition of Morrisons forecourts
MFG has confirmed its discussions with Morrisons to acquire 340 fuel retail forecourts together with 500 freehold plots of land at the supermarket locations where ultra-rapid EV and valeting hubs will be deployed.