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Ben Ball 2020 Cancelled
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has announced the cancellation of its annual flagship event, Ben Ball, in December. As a result of COVID-19, the event won’t be taking place this year...
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Amendments to certification are welcomed by Logistics UK
...name change from FTA was originally planned for earlier in the year but postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis to focus on supporting members. David Wells, chief executive at Logistics...
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Logistics UK’s Alex Veitch responds to Budget
...help switch those affected by the pandemic into the vacancies which are open now, and help with the economic recovery from COVID-19.” On the announcement that fuel duty will be frozen, Mr Veitch comments:...
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Morgans take on Sahara Desert for Hospice
...supporting people in need. The implications of the covid-19 pandemic mean that charities have suffered hugely with the cancellation of fundraising events around the globe. This is our way of...
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British manufacturer offers to help fight Covid-19
“We have the necessary expertise, experience and appropriate manufacturing equipment, so we would welcome the opportunity to help in any way we can,” said Signal’s MD, James Clements The UK...
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Fuel distribution industry responds to Covid-19
Whilst the majority of the country goes into lockdown, the UK government has classed fuel and oil distribution as a key service that needs to continue. With the importance of...
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Logistics UK calls for diesel duty cut to protect UK economy
...moving of goods. With COVID-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been...
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Logistics UK’s chief executive recognised by the queen in new year’s honours
...of the sector at a critical time to help make Brexit work and keeping Britain’s economy moving during the Brexit transition and the Covid-19 pandemic. Dramatic impact in a challenging year ...
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Success despite oil demand & price slump
Leading Hull family business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd has reported a successful trading year during 2020 despite ‘challenging and uncertain times’ brought about by the global Covid-19 pandemic. A...
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Longer term impacts of coronavirus on the UK and Ireland’s oil industry
...COVID-19 to geopolitical stances. For oil companies, the priority is to put the health and safety of their staff and customers first and ensure the safety of their business operations....
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Truck drivers and cyclists: essential safety advice
...There are even more bikes on the road According to the UK’s Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, there’s been a huge increase in cycling across the country due to COVID-19, as...
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Driver shortages create barrier
Covid-19 and plummeting oil prices are two of the most substantial challenges that the fuel oil distribution sector has faced in the past 12 months. But whilst these were very...
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Crucial future role for tank storage
...segments of the economy, bulk storage also felt the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), compelling it to marshal its strength and resilience to keep liquid supplies flowing, and managing inventories...
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Transport emissions report highlights need for HGV sector decarbonisation
...2020 with over half (55%) of the decrease resulting from the reduction in emissions from transport. This fall was the largest on record, likely as a result of the COVID-19...
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A worthy winner
Carrie Marsh, managing director of Marsh Fuels and Master Elect of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, has won a Lord Mayor of London Covid-19 award for services within the Livery....
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OGUK appoints new health, safety & environment director
...EnQuest in 2018, which also included being the COVID-19 lead, the Group enterprise risk co-ordinator, and emission management focal point. Mark has supported the oil and gas industry in several...
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Industry angered by plans to address driver shortages
...experiencing a significant shortage of drivers for a number of years, but this situation has been exacerbated by factors including the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, which has seen many EU...
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UKIFDA EXPO returns for 2021
...drive vital business connections and its future liquid fuels objectives whilst supporting recovery efforts following COVID-19. As well as over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in the liquid fuels...