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All fuel retailers to be forced to come clean on road fuel profits or face large fines
“That’s why we’re giving the CMA new powers to bring fairness back to the forecourts and make sure UK drivers get a competitive fuel price.”
Work is already under way from the CMA to step up their oversight of the fuel market. Last week, the watchdog published their first road fuel monitoring report – which found that there may be some early signs the road fuel market is not working as it should be, but it is too early to confirm. Although many retailers have voluntarily increased transparency of their costs and returns, the CMA also revealed that Shell and Moto-way had failed to meet their information requests, despite calls from the Energy Security Secretary to do so. On top of this, twelve of the biggest retailers, including all four fuel-selling supermarkets, have already signed up to the CMA’s voluntary scheme to share daily price data – allowing news outlets and websites to create price comparison tools for customers to easily compare costs. The government is progressing plans to make this legal requirement for fuel retailers to share daily price information that will help customers to easily shop around for deals. A consultation on the design of government’s open data scheme is due to launch this autumn. Minister for Energy Consumer and Affordability Amanda Solloway said: “Today marks an important step in our commitment to stand by UK drivers as we continue to keep costs down for families. “I’m pleased to see many retailers cooperate with the CMA so far, to share their price information and bring competition back to our petrol stations.“I now urge comparison sites and others to get onboard to help UK motorists find the best local price for their fuel.”
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Scampton-area businesses invited to meeting to discuss site’s future
At the end of this month businesses operating around RAF Scampton will be given the opportunity to take part in an informed discussion about development of the site at Scampton to be used for asylum accommodation.
The event will provide an opportunity to gain insight into the Home Office’s proposals, engage in thoughtful discussions and provide reassurances to your concerns. Security will be tight. Bookings must be made by registering through Eventbrite and provision of a business address. Upon arrival, a security personnel will verify identities and proof of addres, requiring production of a valid form of identification and proof of address documentation to establish your work address is within the catchment area. Anyone failing to meet the criteria will not be permitted to attend the event. Ticket sales will end at3pm on Wednesday 29 November, and the event will take place at the Lincolnshire Showground on Thursday 30th November at 6.30pm.New shipping service links Hull to the Baltic ports
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Government plans crackdown on food delivery drivers to weed out illegal workers
“We’re taking the action needed to safeguard the British public and prevent the scourge of illegal working. It is critical these companies work with us to achieve this.”
The government is calling on firms to introduce stricter vetting measures to make sure people representing each company are allowed to work in the UK, and do not have a criminal record. Immigration Enforcement teams have already ramped up action targeting illegal working in the food delivery sector, conducting over 250 enforcement visits and making over 380 arrests involving food delivery drivers so far this year. The Home Office has led engagement with Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat over recent months. In August, an agreement was secured with the businesses to strengthen existing recruitment processes and improve awareness of illegal working in the UK. The government will continue to work with the food delivery sector to build on this cooperation and prevent illegal working.