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Mistletoe and Wine!
...local fuel distributors in their homes and depots. I have been humbled by the industry’s support of the Future Fuels campaign. Special mention must be given to our partners, OFTEC,...
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Changes to the drug driving law
...THINK! Campaign, the Department for Transport stresses that the consequences of a drug drive conviction are far reaching and can include: job loss; loss of independence; the shame of having...
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Oil spills and plastic pollution? All in a day’s work for the Jellyfishbot
...and businesses alike. The clean-up event also saw pupils from Perry Wood Primary & Nursery School design posters about river pollution for the national campaign. The posters were placed into...
Opinion
USA turn from fossil fuel ‘more direct, more fierce and quicker’ than expected
...returning to the notion ‘where America leads, the rest of the world will follow’ in an arena where, until now, the US has been left far behind. Veteran environmental campaigner...
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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
...winner. Setting the standard Following the judging, Logistics UK was commended for its comprehensive, research-based approach to policy and campaigns, its impressive media reach, and its support for members. Logistics...
Opinion
Logistics heroes unfairly blamed for transport policy failures
...many forced to take their legally mandated rest breaks on the side of roads, something which Logistics UK has campaigned on for many years. “It is not the industry’s responsibility...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...of even an inflation-linked rise, so it is positive to hear the Chancellor’s commitment.” An opportunity missed Howard Cox, founder of campaigning organisation FairFuelUK, said he warmly welcomed the freezing...
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Terminal operations suspended due to Just Stop Oil protests
Ten facilities across the UK, including major oil terminals, were blocked today by hundreds of climate activists in protests coordinated by the Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion campaign groups...
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Logistics UK announces new public affairs team
...senior stakeholders and government. The team’s creation will enable us to grow our political engagement at a national and local level and drive Logistics UK’s campaigning work, allowing us to...
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Guide to funding support for logistics employers
...and where and how to apply for funding, including for apprenticeships and traineeships, to attract and train new employees.” Campaign for support for logistics industry Elizabeth continues: “Much of Logistics...
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Cross party support sees renewable liquid heating fuel obligation amendment passed by parliament
...to the industry’s Future Ready Fuels campaign. Growing concern among rural MPs over the potential impacts of Energy Bill policies on their constituents has seen the proposed boiler ban recently...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: I had to make sure I kept an eye on the real world
...of ‘working together in changing times’ is now more important than ever. I have previously mentioned in this column that our Future Fuels campaign, which began in May 2021 with...
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MP visits first ever fossil-free HVO village, converted in industry trials
...and Webber is participating in the HVO demonstration in partnership with trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA, as part of the Future Ready Fuel campaign. The industry is self-funding the project....
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UKIFDA EXPO 2021 goes virtual
...contribute to the Government’s Net Zero target – with the investment we’re making in and the campaigning for the inclusion of renewable liquid fuels – this is an exceptionally important...
Opinion
UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
In a campaign launched by UKIFDA the 2.18m households who use oil across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, are being advised on a transition plan to decarbonise the...
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Activists claim oil terminals were ‘totally blocked’ in new protests
...on up into pipework, where they attached themselves with glue. A specialist heights team were deployed by the police to remove them. The campaign also claimed to have had about...
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
...cover Kent and Sussex. We have just launched a radio campaign on More Radio (complete with a cheesy jingle!) to introduce ourselves in Sussex, and customers there are beginning to...
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Making oil-heated homes more energy efficient
The OFTEC team joins the campaign to fight fuel poverty. Last winter (2012/13) there were 18,200 excess winter death in the UK, the majority of which were caused by living...