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The Kay Group opens 24th forecourt with environmental touches
The latest forecourt from top 50 Indie The Kay Group includes solar panels and a way to collect rainwater to use in jet washers.
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BP Pulse plans truckstop charging hub to boost haulage industry’s confidence in electric transport
BP Pulse has made its first move in the UK to provide electric charging for heavy goods vehicles, with its acquisition of one of Europe’s largest truckstops, near Dover.
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Report warns of ‘driveway divide’ between EV drivers
Despite the rapid growth in the number of public chargers, over half (52%) of EV drivers say they would face significant difficulties solely using the public charging network.
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Trafigura to acquire Greenergy
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd has agreed to acquire Greenergy’s European business from Brookfield Asset Management and its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners for an undisclosed sum.
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ACS welcomes police progress on retail crime but urges further action
Progress on tackling the blight of retail crime, including by changing the way police officers respond to shop theft and violent incidents in stores, has been welcomed by ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores).
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Volvo partners with Breathe for faster charging
Volvo has partnered up with Breathe Battery Technologies to deliver fasting charging times to drivers of its next-generation electric cars.
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Haringey hammers diesel drivers
Haringey Council has introduced a surcharge for parking a diesel car in on-street bays across the borough.
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Applegreen unveils blueprint convenience store for improvement programme
Applegreen has this week unveiled a two week refurbishment of its Crawley site, which the business will use as a blueprint for improvements across its 98-strong UK network, giving greater emphasis to convenience.
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Government seeks tech company help for PumpWatch scheme
Minister for Energy Affordability and Skills, Amanda Solloway, has reported that she has met with tech companies to collaborate on the proposed PumpWatch scheme.
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Dacia Spring launches in UK for less than £15k
Pre-orders are open now for the Dacia Spring electric car, which will have a launch price from just £14,995 on-the-road, making it the UK’s most affordable new electric car by thousands of pounds.
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Forecourt hits news for ‘incredible’ fuel prices
A family-run forecourt in Bishop Auckland has featured in the local paper several times for its ‘incredible’ fuel prices.
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ACS criticises government for being ‘naïve’ over disposable vapes ban
ACS has responded to the publication of regulations outlining the government’s plans to ban disposable vapes, highlighting the huge financial impact that the ban will have on retailers.
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Forecourt Crime Index falls but average litres drawn increases
The latest Forecourt Crime Index from BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate), has fallen for the first time since 2021 – but the average litres drawn in each incident increased, leading to the cost per incident rising.
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AWARDS LAUNCH: Search begins for UK’s best forecourt operators
The hunt is on for the sector’s top performers, with entries open for the Forecourt Trader Awards 2024. These are the most prestigious accolades in the forecourt sector and you have until Tuesday May 7 to send your submission explaining why your business shines.
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THE FORECOURT SHOW: BP’s Joanne Hall to outline business's plans in exclusive interview
Joanne Hall, BP’s UK retail operations director, is one of several top level industry personalities appearing at The Forecourt Show next month.
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New power cut info service launched for increased EV charging confidence
UK Power Networks says it is increasing EV charging confidence with the release of the country’s first open-source power cut software called Powercast.
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Used car market will undergo radical change, says new report
The UK car market is set to undergo a radical change by 2028, according to the latest Cox Automotive new and used car market forecast.
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MFG to extend shop at Furthergate Service Station
MFG has been granted planning permission for extension works at its Furthergate Service Station in Blackburn.
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Energy saving initiatives pay off for family forecourt firm
The Srikrishna family hopes to slash tens of thousands of pounds a year from its electricity bill after installing solar panels at its six Budgens/Shell forecourts last year.
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SERVICE CENTRE: New employment regulations this April are no joke
The Employment Law Advice Bureau (EAB) advises that there is a shedload of new HR and employment laws coming into effect in April, and warns: “Your current documents are highly outdated and won’t meet the new requirements, exposing you to legal risks. And don’t forget… By law, you must communicate changes with employees in good time.”