11 Results Found
21/05/2020
We are very pleased that the Northern Ireland government has taken on board our views and extended the business rates holiday across the nation,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
20/05/2020
We are delighted that the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of retailers, meaning that they will now be rightly owed around £500 million in business rates refunds,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), commenting on the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision today (20 May) that ATMs at existing shops should not be subject to separate business rates assessment.*
14/04/2020
“Never has the widespread availability of cash been so important, particularly that which is free to access,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), regarding a collaborative letter sent to the Chancellor, the Rt Hon. Rishi Sunak, urging him to ensure all ATMs operate as free to use.
03/04/2020
“The news of major oil producers planning to cut their output will quickly impact UK wholesale costs, and independent forecourt operators will struggle with the surge in cost,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
01/04/2020
“To help freight move and help key workers travel safely and independently through this period of crisis, petrol filling stations (PFS) must remain open, but this is proving to be a challenge for many filling stations,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
18/03/2020
“With Government advice to avoid public transport, our road network and refuelling capacity becomes ever more vital, so we are pleased that the Chancellor has introduced immediate additional measures for petrol filling stations,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association.
11/03/2020
“We are delighted by the provisions made by the Treasury on key issues impacting independent petrol retailers,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), commenting on today’s Budget from the Chancellor.
03/03/2020
“ATM usage fees now pose a major concern for the UK economy, as access to cash – particularly amongst low income households or those in rural areas - becomes ever more restricted,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) in his appeal to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
12/02/2020
“We are excited that Government, through the Office for Labour Market Enforcement, is at last proposing practical measures to combat the fast growing, mostly illegal, trade of non-compliant hand car washes,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers and Car Wash Associations.
07/02/2020
“The PRA is calling for a cut in road fuel duty, that will help working people and businesses across the country,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) in his submission to the 11 March Budget.