All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2025 – Page 5
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NewsTrade association condemns armed robbery at petrol station ATM
Northern Ireland trade association Retail NI has strongly condemned a robbery at a cash dispensing machine at a petrol filling station in Aughnacloy, in County Tyrone last week: warning that such incidents threaten the viability of ATMs.
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OtherLEGAL DOCTOR: Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children
The government has committed to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 years, following a consultation which forecourt operators could get involved in and ends on November 26, explains Winckworth Sherwood.
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NewsHenderson Technology marks 15 years of EdgePoS with charity support
Retail IT firm Henderson Technology is celebrating 15 years of its Edge point of sale software and is partnering with a mental-health charity to mark the occasion.
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NewsTHE WINNERS: Charman and Sejpal take top accolades in Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2025
Trailblazer David Charman was crowned Forecourt Trader of the Year in front of more than 720 attendees at last night’s premier accolades for the industry: his second time of winning this prestigious title.
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OtherMONEY TALK: Who’d be the Chancellor?
Fuel duty could be an easy target for Chancellor Rachel Reeves in November’s Budget, mulls industry commentator Jan Mikula.
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NewsGovernment puts £18m into EV chargepoints in Bolton and West Yorks
The push for electric cars continues apace, with £18m from central government pot earmarked to improve charging infrastructure in Bolton, and West Yorkshire.
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NewsBooker’s Scoot delivery app accelerates into 100th store
Some 100 stores have signed up to Booker’s Scoot delivery app following its launch earlier this year.
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NewsPublic chargepoint numbers grow 22% year-on-year
The third quarter of 2025 saw the number of public charging points increase by 22% year-on-year according to Zapmap, the UK’s largest EV mapping and data provider.
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NewsEssar Energy Transition makes move to supply 47 Harvest dealers
Essar Energy Transition has agreed with Harvest Energy (Dealerships) Limited to ”assume the exisiting fuel delivery responsibilities” of 47 dealer forecourts with the Harvest branding.
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NewsWelcome Break secures “landmark” 75-year lease extension for eight motorway services
Motorway services operator Welcome Break has renegotiated the leases on eight of its sites, securing their continued operation for the next 75 years, a move the firm says will allow it to “continue to make significant further investments” in the services.
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NewsANPR-blocking 'ghost plates' set to come under parliamentary scrutiny
The wild-west landscape of the UK number plate system is to be formally investigated by parliament – a move that will be welcomed by forecourt operators, with around 13% of fuel-theft incidents made by vehicles using illegitimate plates.
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NewsJet forecourt experiences surge in business following full refurbishment
A redevelopment project which saw a Jet filling station in Grimsby, Lincolnshire comprehensively rejuvenated has been completed, with fuel and shop sales already significantly up.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Now we know why it’s so hard to turn a profit on EV charging
It’s difficult to know where to begin with the year-long study into EV driving habits recently published by the Department for Transport.
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NewsEVs sell in record numbers but registrations still fall short of target
The number of new electric cars sold last month reached the highest number on record, with 72,779 battery powered vehicles finding homes. Despite this high, EVs made up 23.3% of registrations against a government target of 28% for the year.
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NewsMoto plans for more HGV and eHGV parking at Wetherby
Moto has applied to North Yorkshire Council for planning permission for an HGV and eHGV parking extension at its Wetherby site on the A1(M).
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NewsMFG Aberdeen site up for sale
The site on which MFG’s North Esplanade West forecourt in Aberdeen sits, is up for sale for £2.35m.
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NewsTop 50 Indies save over £8m with ANPR security tech
Fuel retailers in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies have saved an estimated £8.17m over two years following the installation of anti-drive-off systems.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Roadchef extend partnership to include WHSmith stores
Co-op Wholesale and Roadchef have confirmed the next stage of their multi-year partnership, to supply WHSmith stores at motorway service areas nationwide.
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NewsWinner of Scuderia Ferrari F1 merchandise revealed at Spar Bowness
An F1 aficionado has been revealed as the winner of Spar Bowness’ Scuderia Ferrari merchandise competition.
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NewsWelcome Break gets more money to support growth projects
Welcome Break Group has announced the successful financial close of a new £815m all-senior debt package, raised from a syndicate of leading UK and international banks alongside long-term core infrastructure investors.