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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.”
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Flower sales bloom for forecourt operator this weekend
Forecourt operator Jet New North Road expects to sell £30,000 of flowers this weekend, thanks to International Women’s Day (IWD) today and Mothering Sunday.
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PRA vows to ramp up pressure on government to help tackle forecourt crime
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) plans to “start ramping up the pressure” on government to help forecourt operators tackle rising crime amid a perceived lack of support from police.
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Motorists are driving EVs further as petrol and diesel mileages fall
Britain’s motorists are driving EVs further as petrol and diesel average mileages fall, according to a new study by automotive industry data expert, cap hpi.
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Penny Petroleum enters new long-term partnership with Bestway Retail
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum has entered into a new long-term partnership with Bestway Retail.
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MFG seeks to add EV charging at Knutsford site
MFG has applied for planning permission to add EV chargepoints at its Mobberley Road Service Station in Knutsford.
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Redbeck to knock-down and rebuild Sandgate Services
Redbeck Group has won planning permission to redevelop one of two forecourts it operates in Greater Manchester.
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Forecourt operators broadly welcome Budget
Forecourt operators broadly welcome today’s Budget which has delivered no nasty surprises, some wins and some missed opportunities for the industry.
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RAC says February fuel prices rose at fastest rate in five months
The average price of petrol rose by 4p a litre in February, and diesel by 5pm, in the biggest monthly rise in the price paid by consumers in five months, according to the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch data report.
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EG Group continues to pay down debt in 2023
The co-founders of EG Group say restructuring moves “strengthened the balance sheet” of the indebted forecourt and foodservice giant in 2023, despite a slip in full-year profits largely because of “oil volatility”.
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Gridserve electric charging hub opens at Slough Retail Park
Gridserve, which has identified electric retail hubs as an area of expansion, has opened eight medium powered bays at Slough Retail Park.
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Gatwick deploys vegetable oil to cut carbon emissions
London’s Gatwick Airport claims to have cut carbon emissions from its diesel vehicles by 90% after swapping the fuel for hydrotreated vegetable oil or HVO. Gatwick says the move will save it more than 950 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.