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Rod Prowse
...was the second of two sons, born in Montreal, Canada. He went to school, and spent most of his life, in Co Cork, Ireland. He read economics at Trinity College,...
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Certas’ Isle of Wight depot recommended for approval
...leak would be contained within the structure. Spill kits would also be held on site. The nearby Priory School has objected to the application due to safety concerns, with the...
Interview
In profile with Ken Cronin of UKIFDA
...is really sad – red diesel legislation 1979 to the present day. If you were elected to government what would be the first law you’d press for? Free school meals...
Insight
Attract, train, retain: how to be fit for purpose in the 21st century
...whilst increasing everyone’s efficient productivity. 6. Grow your own Sadly, the decline of STEM schools, and the changing education system, mean that many young apprentices, or new entrants, lack the...
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Distributor diaries September 24: updates from our distributor community
...community including schools, businesses, factories and more. “The BBC team were keen to stop at The Hollies to talk about the history of the oldest truck stop in the UK,...
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Slow down – GO 20
Children from William Tyndale Primary School, Islington help launch the campaign A national Brake campaign is appealing to drivers to slow down to 20mph around homes, schools and shops, and...
Interview
Marsh Fuels: two significant milestones
...home schooling, they did brush up on their maths by doing the stock take and came in very handy with a mop and bucket washing the trucks, so we are...
Interview
TEC: driving forward through innovation
...family business, Simon always planned to join the company but had sporting ambitions to attend to first! He explained a little more: “After I left school, I began a business...
Interview
How Phillips 66 is driving the industry evolution to future fuels
...remaining in Texas where they could continue with their schools and sports. “So, I arrived in the UK on my own and straight into a hotel to quarantine for 10...
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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
...bio-oil. The team from Aston University worked alongside academics from the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering University of Brighton, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India and the College of...
Market Report
Disrupting the sector: the new Nigerian super-refinery
...a slightly less positive outlook for the European refining industry. Our refineries are basically old-school gasoline machines that reflect the demand economics of the 1960s and 70s, which is when...
Interview
A Day in the Life – James Johnson, National Sales Manager
...which is a huge positive for me, new meetings, new conversations and new challenges are what keep me on my toes! Every day is a school day. Teams meetings usually...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...about getting kids to school, people to work, heating homes and businesses and keeping shelves full. “The industry is not about defending fossil fuel, even though Ireland has one of...
Interview
In profile with Emma Osborn-Wilke of Halso Fuels
...when I was at school, then started at Halso Fuels as a ‘Saturday Girl’ filing and answering the phone. I have progressed to Managing Director and I am leading the...
Interview
In profile with Adam Franklin of Greenergy Flexigrid
...a stupid idea. Describe your perfect day Starting the day with the kids harmoniously presenting themselves ready for school five minutes earlier than they need to, followed by one of...
Interview
A Day in the Life … Matthew Terry
...on getting everything ready in the house for the children before I head to the office…to hopefully take the pressure off my wife Gemma before the mad school rush. If...
Opinion
Millions more UK households face hardship due to energy price crisis
...for those most in need but will assist the Government in introducing benefits for society as a whole. Professor Giulietti from Nottingham University Business School, added: “The UK Government has...
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In Profile with Kiran Shaw of IFC Inflow
...your childhood / early ambitions? When I was in primary school, I wanted to be a doctor, and play rugby for England. It’s funny how not all your dreams come...