All PRA articles – Page 7
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NewsPRA urges government to impose tougher penalties on tobacco criminals
The Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed a consultation by the government on tackling illicit tobacco and has submitted a response calling for tighter regulations.
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NewsPRA calls for extension to business rates relief
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has again written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for an extension to business rates relief in the Spring Budget.
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NewsPRA cancels early spring programme of Business Breakouts and goes online instead
The PRA has announced that due to the current Covid-19 restrictions it has decided to cancel its early spring programme of Business Breakouts
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Brian Madderson - a lifetime of people and places
Brian Madderson’s Lifetime Achievement Award, announced at last month’s virtual Forecourt Trader Awards, was a much-deserved recognition of his service to the fuel retailing community over many years.
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NewsPRA calls for extension to business rates relief and fuel duty freeze in Spring Budget
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for an extension to business rates relief and a freeze on fuel duty in the Spring Budget.
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NewsCWA welcomes decision allowing automatic car washes to operate in Wales
The Car Wash Association has welcomed a decision by the Welsh government allowing automatic car washes to operate under the current pandemic restrictions.
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced details of the next event in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its programme of Business Breakouts.
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NewsPRA and CWA challenging new guidance that jet washing facilities should close
Forecourt operators are being warned they may have to close jet wash facilities after a change in the regulations covering the Covid-19 pandemic, and several have already been ordered to do so by police and their local authorities. The PRA and Car Wash Association (CWA) are seeking urgent advice after the update to the regulations.
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NewsPRA chief urges Hancock to give petrol station staff vaccine priority
Petrol station staff should be among shop workers given priority in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, according to the PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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NewsPRA and CWA urge Scottish government to allow automated car washes to operate
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) are urging the Scottish Government to change its stance regarding the closure of automated car washes.
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its first online Business Bulletin event of 2021
The PRA has announced details of its first event in 2021 in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its programme of Business Breakouts.
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NewsAutomatic car washes stay open in latest national lockdown, while hand washes close
The Car Wash Association has welcomed the news that automatic car washes (ACWs) can continue to remain open following the latest national lockdown announced by prime minister Boris Johnson last night, with all of England moving to Tier 4.
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NewsAutomatic car washes can remain open in new Tier 4-restricted areas
Automatic car washes (ACWs) will be allowed to operate according to the new Tier 4 restrictions which came into force on Sunday (December 20).
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its final online Business Bulletin event of 2020
The PRA has announced details of its final event in 2020 in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its autumn programme of Business Breakouts.
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NewsCWA urges BEIS to ensure automated car washes can open in any new lockdown
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has urged Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to exempt Automated Car Washes (ACW) from any restrictions in the event of a return to lockdown in the new year.
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Equipment NewsEurotank Service Group and Europump Maintenance join PRA as associate members
Eurotank Service Group and Europump Maintenance are expressing their support for the fuel retail sector by becoming associate members of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
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NewsReports of road-pricing proposals provoke disdain from PRA
The PRA has reacted furiously to reports in The Times that the chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering introducing road pricing, where motorists pay for each mile that they travel.
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced details of the next event in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its autumn programme of Business Breakouts.
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Equipment NewsPetrol Sign celebrates fifth anniversary of entering the UK market
Forecourt signware specialist Petrol Sign is celebrating its fifth anniversary in the UK.
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NewsPRA issues warning over 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans
The government’s decision to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will leave the UK over-reliant on electric vehicle (EV) technology, the PRA has warned. In an announcement today the prime minister has confirmed that the UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, ten years earlier than planned.