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NewsMinister visits future-ready electric forecourt
Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, visited Gridserve’s electric forecourt near Stevenage last Thursday, highlighting the government’s “commitment to advancing sustainable transport and supporting the expansion of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure”, says the operator.
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NewsZapmap survey finds use of charging hubs still growing strongly
A new survey from Zapmap reveals that while 79% of EV drivers have a home charger, 51% of them still use a public charging network at least once a month.
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NewsVolkswagen Group launches cross-brand initiative
The Volkswagen Group (VW) has launched Enter Electric!, its first ever cross-brand communication campaign to try and stimulate driver interest in finding out about EVs.
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NewsMFG has major plans for Morrisons Taunton
After applying to remove the jet wash and extend the forecourt shop at Morrisons in Taunton earlier this year, Top 50 Indie MFG has now applied to add an EV charging zone and three jet wash bays in the supermarket’s car park, as well as a substation.
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NewsSRJ Energy applies for knockdown rebuild of South Shields site
SRJ Energy Ltd has applied to knockdown and rebuild Moor Lane Service Station in South Shields.
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NewsPolice appeal after knifepoint robbery at petrol station
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery at a petrol station in Cinderhill, Nottingham.
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NewsPrice of public rapid EV charging needs reform says RAC
Despite a fall in wholesale energy prices the cost of charging an EV using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers remains stubbornly high, new data from RAC Charge Watch shows.
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NewsGrove Retail gets permission to turn car wash back into forecourt
Top 50 Indie Grove Retail has been granted planning permission to turn a car wash back into a petrol filling station.
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NewsHigh forecourt margins and lack of competition hitting motorists: CMA
High margins and lack of competition among forecourts mean motorists are paying too much for fuel, despite prices falling since summer, according to the UK’s markets watchdog.
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NewsBP extends use of AI technology to time food mark downs
BP has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight to use its AI-powered technology to reduce food waste and achieve best margins by establishing the optimum time to mark down products nearing expiry.
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NewsPearl gets green light for new Bradford forecourt
Top 50 Indie Pearl Forecourts has been granted planning permission to build a new petrol filling station in Bradford.
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NewsEG gets permission for new Sunderland forecourt
Sunderland City Council has granted EG Property Ltd permission to build a new petrol station at Rainton Meadows, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear.
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NewsMan who stabbed two people on petrol forecourt given hybrid order under Mental Health Act
A man who stabbed two people at a Leicestershire forecourt has been given a hybrid order under the Mental Health Act.
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NewsPenny on the Move acquires Magpie Filling Station
Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move acquired the giant-sized site Magpie Filling Station near Cramlington, Northumberland earlier this month.
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NewsOilfast launches UK roadside retail brand
Scottish fuel supplier Oilfast has entered the UK roadside retail market with its first unmanned forecourt taking the brand on its canopy signage.
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NewsGovernment to review ZEV mandate
The government has agreed to consult on targets for new electric car sales, following growing concern from car firms that they are too high for current consumer demand.
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NewsApplegreen expansion plans backed by €1bn investment
Applegreen has announced plans to invest €1bn over the next five years to expand its business, which currently serves 180 million customers a year in Ireland, the UK and the US.
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NewsClampdown on youth smoking and vaping moves one step closer
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has moved one step closer to becoming law after MPs voted overwhelmingly in its favour – by 415 votes to 47 – in the House of Commons last night (Tuesday).
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NewsMaxol and Henderson sign £625 million two-way supply deal
Northern Ireland forecourt retailer Maxol has signed a £625 million, five-year contract with grocery giant Henderson, which owns the Spar franchise in the province.
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NewsCostco continues with forecourt expansion plans
American wholesaler Costco is hoping to add a petrol station to its Westhill site at Arnhall Business Park in Aberdeen.