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Labour’s lorry tax hike would damage UK economy
The Labour Party’s plans to impose a £12,096 a year lorry tax per truck would penalise British business, says The Freight Transport Association (FTA). The plans were mooted by Clive...
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Analysis
Climate Challenge: Drawing the line in the sand
...with a deep understanding of the end user. The motivation isn’t moralising – it’s customer-focused and operational. Businesses feel loyalty to customers and a responsibility to keep homes affordably warm...
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Prax Lindsey launches first-of-its kind apprenticeship to support low carbon transition
Prax Lindsey oil refinery, a member of the Prax Group of companies, is partnering with apprenticeship provider, HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association), to launch a new apprenticeship – the first...
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Oil Care Campaign prepares to celebrate 20 years
...up by the Environment Agency in association with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), to reduce oil pollution by providing guidance on the...
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FPS calls on chancellor to do more for off grid homeowners
As the FPS asks for ‘a raft of measures’ to help users of heating oil, the trade association has also called for the government to recognise the important service provided...
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Changes to oil regulations in Scotland
...of premises are covered, including industrial businesses, commercial businesses, institutions (residential and non-residential) and farms. The two changes to the regulations are: There is no longer an exemption for sites...
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Will YOUR customers “buy oil early” for winter?
...have launched a ‘buy oil early’ campaign now in association with the government and consumer agencies and we hope people will heed our combined advice. We are urging people not...
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Launch of groundbreaking campaign reveals logistics recruitment opportunity
...alongside partnerships with leading industry bodies, trade associations and vital core businesses across all freight modes including Amazon, DHL, Stobart and Tesco PLC. The campaign’s organisers are confident that Generation...
Insight
What price oil? 2023 In review
In association with The Oil Market Journal Pictured below and included in the January issue of Fuel Oil News is a graph that shows the price of ultra-low sulfur diesel...
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Wells to leave Logistics UK
...2015 and has made significant changes to the business group during his ten years in the role. These include an organisational rebrand, from the Freight Transport Association to Logistics UK...
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Market analysis, opportunities and innovative technology
...event for the bulk liquid storage industry takes place on 15 –17th March. “We’re delighted to have strong industry support from the Belgian and Dutch tank storage associations, BATO and...
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Onroute’s £1m investment recognises HGV driver importance
...M1 near Chesterfield. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, officially opened the new forecourt at a launch event attended by staff, customers, suppliers, local councillors, members of the Road Haulage Association...
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Esso sponsors Porsche Motorsport
...performance during our 20-year association with Mobil 1, and the length and strength of this partnership is testament to a shared passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation, both on and...
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100% increase in demand for low-carbon fuel sees CNG Fuels open tenth biomethane refuelling station
...of the British Renewable Energy Award for Low Carbon Transport by the REA (The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology), a recognition of the company’s role in enabling fleets...
Opinion
FETSA responds to European Commission’s climate recommendation
The European Commission has recommended that the EU reduces its net greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA), the...
Opinion
UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future
...strategy to transition liquid biofuel distribution should be published. “In 2019, a study by consultants In Perpetuum (commissioned by fellow trade association OFTEC) clearly showed that the most cost-effective solution...
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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
To tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff in the logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is to hold a Logistics Skills Shortage Summit in March. The FTA...
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Energy minister set to open landmark hydrogen ‘superfuel’ conference
Energy minister Greg Hands is set to open a landmark conference hosted by the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA). The Minister of State for Business, Energy and...