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NewsPRA rallies forecourt operators to join inheritance tax campaign
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is calling on members to back a campaign urging ministers to reverse inheritance tax plans it fears will lead to reduced investment, forced early business sales, and site closures.
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NewsBP Pulse and DPD sign EV charging infrastructure deal
BP Pulse and parcel delivery company DPD have announced a deal to help transform DPD’s charging capabilities across its nationwide network.
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NewsChinese firm has big plans for EV battery swapping
Chinese EV battery firm CATL has big plans to make EV battery swapping a standard practice.
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NewsMitie welcomes 6,000th EV to its fleet
Facilities management firm Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th EV to its fleet, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards net zero.
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NewsVauxhall announces pricing and spec for Movano Hydrogen
Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen, which will offer drivers a zero exhaust emissions solution with a range of up to 311 miles (WLTP).
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NewsCash still vital for convenience sector, ACS tells Commons committee
Cash will account for a significant proportion of purchases in the forecourt and convenience sector for at least five years, with in-store ATMs also providing a vital resource in communities that do not have access to a bank.
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NewsMoto applies for outline planning for M55 services near Preston
Moto has submitted an outline planning application for what it calls a “state-of-the-art” motorway service area at Junction 2 of the M55, near Preston.
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NewsOsprey added over 300 charging bays to its network in 2024
Osprey Charging has expanded its public EV charging network with over 300 rapid and ultra-rapid charging bays in 2024
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NewsPetrol station staff asked to help deter thefts from HGVs
Police in Cumbria are urging service station staff and drivers to be vigilant to help prevent thefts from HGVs – as part of its Operation Meridian initiative.
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NewsEvenlode Roadside says new service helps forecourts predict site-specific EV charging demand
A service to help forecourt operators decide whether to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging is being offered by specialist property consultancy Evenlode Roadside.
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NewsBooker backs Forecourt Trader Awards for sixth year
Booker will remain next year the principal sponsor of Forecourt Trader’s industry awards.
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NewsScottish government publishes blueprint for fourfold growth of public chargepoints by 2030
The Scottish government has said how it will support the introduction of around 24,000 extra public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints by 2030 – a fourfold increase on the current total.
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NewsManufacturers pushing big puff vapes to avoid disposable ban, says campaign group
The growing popularity of so-called big puff vapes will allow some consumers – and retailers – to avoid the government’s crackdown on disposable devices.
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News‘Computer says no’ helps forecourt staff decline age-restricted sales
Pricewatch Group is the latest forecourt operator to install technology that makes it easier for staff to turn down underage purchases and provides them with demographic information on their customers.
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NewsBP’s all-electric forecourt in London to open soon
BP’s first all-electric forecourt is poised to open within weeks, just a few miles from a rival’s similar operation in west London.
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NewsGrob Group joins early adopters of HVO for transport fleets
Grob Group, a fire protection, ventilation and industrial automation specialist, has switched its delivery vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in a bid to be net zero by 2030.
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NewsPod Point home charger users can earn money for supporting the grid
UK Power Networks DSO has awarded EDF flexibility contracts that will help EV customers earn money for supporting the grid.
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NewsEmployee stole more than £4,000-worth of goods from Galashiels petrol station
An employee stole scratchcards, cigarettes, alcohol and cash while working at a Galashiels fuel station.
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NewsTwo new motorway services approved for A1(M)
Moto and Roadchef have been granted planning permission for sites just seven miles apart on the A1(M).
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NewsChargepoint rollout slower and more expensive than it needs to be, says spending watchdog
The UK’s chargepoint rollout is being hindered because it is slower and more expensive than it needs to be for chargepoint operators to get planning permission and electricity grid connections.