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Asda reveals full list of 82 petrol stations set to go ‘cashless’ in 2024 – including several in Greater Manchester

The stores will be transitioning over by the summer.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 30th January 2024

Asda has revealed the full list of 82 stores that will be making the transition over to having cashless petrol stations in 2024.

And there’s a quite a few here in Greater Manchester.

Adding to the 150 already ‘unmanned’ forecourts nationwide, the supermarket retailer has now revealed the next chunk of stores set to make the controversial change to becoming fully cashless before the summer arrives.

Tills at 14 stations across the UK were already axed back in December of last year – but now, a further 68 have been confirmed by Asda to join them.

Asda supermarkets in Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, and Wigan are among those set to transition.

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Asda has revealed the full list of 82 petrol stations set to go ‘cashless’ in 2024 / Credit: Wikipedia Commons

Of course, following what has been criticism fired at the supermarket by shoppers, with some even expressing a want to ‘boycott’ the retailer over the decision, Asda has made a point of assuring customers that all the fuel stations switching to ‘cashless’ are right next to superstores.

Affected fuel stations being next to Asda superstores apparently means that customers will apparently “never be far from help”, should they need it.  

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Here’s the full list of stores going ‘cashless’:

Greater Manchester

  • Hulme
  • Eastlands
  • Astley Bridge
  • Horwich
  • Radcliffe
  • Chadderton
  • Leigh
  • Rochdale

Rest of UK

  • Queslet
  • Oldbury
  • Minworth
  • Shirley
  • Colne
  • Bradford
  • Queensferry
  • Colchester
  • Canterbury
  • Greenhithe
  • Darlington
  • Great Bridge
  • Dudley
  • Fleetwood
  • Govan
  • Cumbernauld
  • Gloucester
  • Kingswood
  • Ipswich
  • Kilmarnock
  • Kirkcaldy
  • Bootle Strand
  • Hunts Cross
  • Byker
  • Nottingham
  • Norwich
  • Newport IOW
  • Havant
  • Clayton Green
The fuel forecourts making the switch are all next to Asda superstores / Credit: Pixabay | The AA
  • Barnsley
  • Swansea
  • Charlton
  • Slough
  • Swindon
  • Sunderland
  • Donnington Wood
  • Golborne
  • Birchwood
  • Westbrook
  • Runcorn
  • Skelmersdale
  • Bridge of Dee
  • Portlethen
  • Middleton Park
  • Bristol Whitchurch
  • Patchway
  • Newtonards
  • Pentwyn
  • Cardiff Bay
  • Aberdare
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Caerphilly
  • Derby
  • Bideford
  • Woking Sheerwater
  • High Wycombe
  • Elgin
  • Wrexham
  • Morley
  • Ashington
  • Mansfield
  • Grantham
  • Kettering
  • Corby
  • Great Yarmouth
  • Fareham
  • Swindon
  • Eastleigh
  • Falmouth
  • Hartlepool
  • Watford
  • Cannock
  • York
Several of the stores named are across Greater Manchester / Credit: Asda

But what exactly does this mean then? What should shoppers be expecting from their ‘cashless’ Asda stores before 2024 is out? Well, it essentially means that drivers will no longer have the option to pay for fuel at forecourt kiosks, which are currently ‘manned’ by members of staff, and will be required to ‘pay at pump’ instead.

Not only that, but just as the ‘cashless’ name suggests, customers will also need a credit or debit card, or be able to pay on their phone, in order to fill up on fuel.

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Asda says that 90% of customer fuel payments are currently made by card.

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Staff that currently work at the petrol stations set to go ‘cashless’ will be relocated into Asda stores so that they can “better serve customers”, an Asda spokesperson has confirmed.

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Avanti West Coast staff set to strike on major days over festive period

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Avanti West Coast staff are set to strike on some major days over the festive period, it has been announced.

Train managers who are members of the RMT Union will stage industrial action on New Year’s Eve and 2 January 2025 after “overwhelmingly rejecting” the train company’s “inadequate proposals” on rest day working arrangements.

On top of this, strikes will also go ahead on Sundays between 12 January and 25 May too.

According to the union, up to 400 members are involved in the dispute with Avanti, and 83% of those voted against a suggested deal.

Strikes were previously planned for 22, 23, and 29 December as well, but they were suspended last week after a suggested agreement was put to a referendum of RMT members.

Avanti West Coast staff are set to strike on several major days over the festive period / Credit: Avanti West Coast

“Our members have resoundingly rejected Avanti’s latest offers in two referendums,” explained an RMT spokesperson. “Sustained strike action is now the only way to focus management’s minds on reaching a negotiated settlement with the union.”

In case you weren’t familiar, Avanti’s West Coast Main Line operates six routes along the west of the UK, including from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, as well as services from London to other major cities such as to Blackpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Holyhead, Wrexham, and Liverpool.

Avanti has warned its customers that the strikes will likely cause “significant disruption” on the West Coast Main Line.

The train operator took to X to assure that its plans will be confirmed “as soon as possible”.

“The RMT union has announced strike action affecting Avanti West Coast on 31 December and 2 January, along with all Sundays from 12 January to 25 May 2025,” the statement reads on X.

“We’re looking at how this industrial action will impact our services and we’ll confirm our plans as soon as possible.”

An Avanti West Coast spokesperson also added in response to the industrial action being called yesterday: “We’re disappointed our train managers who are RMT members have voted to decline the very reasonable, revised offer made to them to resolve the rest day working dispute and avoid inconveniencing our customers.

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“We remain open to working with the RMT to resolve the dispute.”

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Full list of Christmas opening hours at all UK supermarkets 2024

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Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi, and M&S are among the supermarkets to adjust opening hours at stores across the UK during the festive period.

As Christmas is fast approaching, most of us will have already started to stock up on food and drink for the big day ahead of time, but with so much to prepare for, it’s pretty easy to forget something important – which tends to leave us running to the shops before 25th.

While some have probably opted for home deliveries or Click & Collect services, others still prefer to shop in store.

To help you make sure everything is sorted, we’ve pulled together a list of all the major supermarket opening hours over the festive period, so grab your bags for life and get your shopping list at the ready, because Santa is on his way and he’ll be expecting his annual dose of mince pies.

Here’s a roundup list of supermarket opening hours.

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Tesco

Shoppers are being advised to check the Tesco Store Locator for the festive opening times at their local, as different branches may be operating different hours, however, most stores are operating reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, as well as being closed all day on Christmas Day.

Here’s a rough guideline:

  • Monday 23 December: 6am – 12pm
  • Christmas Eve: 6am – 7pm
  • Christmas Day: CLOSED
  • Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
  • Friday 27 – Monday 30 December: normal hours
  • New Year’s Eve: 6am – 7pm
  • New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm

Check the opening times for your local Tesco store here.

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Sainsbury’s

Just like Tesco, Sainsbury’s will be operating reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, as well as being closed on Christmas day, but shoppers are encouraged to head to the retailer’s Store Locator to find out the opening times for their nearest branch.

  • Monday 23 December: 6am – 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 6am to 7pm
  • Christmas Day: CLOSED
  • Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm
  • Friday 27 – Monday 30 December: normal hours
  • New Year’s Eve: 7am – 7pm
  • New Year’s Day: 8am – 8pm

You can check the opening times for your local Sainsbury’s store here.

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Asda

Following along the same lines as Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Asda shoppers are being advised to check the Asda Store Locator for the festive opening times at their local store, as different branches are operating different hours, however, most stores are operating reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, as well as being closed all day on Christmas Day.

Here’s a rough guideline:

  • Monday 23 December: 5am to 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 5am – 7pm
  • Christmas Day: CLOSED
  • Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
  • Friday 27 – Monday 30 December: normal hours
  • New Year’s Eve: 7am – 7pm
  • New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm

Check the opening times for your local ASDA store here.

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and more have adjusted their opening hours for the festive period / Credit: Tesco

Morrisons

Morrisons is open throughout the festive season, just like its other competitions, and will only closing on Christmas Day, but hours will vary so you’ll need to check the opening times for your local.

  • Monday 23 December: 7am – 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 5am to 7pm
  • Christmas Day: CLOSED
  • Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
  • Friday 27 – Monday 30 December: normal hours
  • New Year’s Eve: 7am – 7pm
  • New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm

Check the opening times for your local Morrisons store here.

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Aldi

Aldi stores across the UK are set to close of the three major festive bank holidays this year, meaning doors will be shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, with reduced hours in operation on the days surrounding it.

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Here’s what you need to know:

  • Monday 23 December: 7am – 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 7am – 6pm
  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: CLOSED
  • Friday 27 & Saturday 28 December: 8am – 8pm
  • Sunday 29 December: 9.30am – 4pm
  • Monday 30 December: 8am – 8pm
  • New Year’s Eve: 8am – 6pm
  • New Year’s Day: CLOSED

You can find out more about the supermarket’s decision to shut up shop on the three festive bank holidays this year here.

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Lidl

Lidl has released a list of its festive opening hours, and just like Aldi, will also be closing most of its stores on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, but you’ll want to check Lidl’s website to find out more information.

  • Monday 23 December: normal hours
  • Christmas Eve: normal hours
  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: CLOSED
  • Friday 27 – Monday 30 December: normal hours
  • New Year’s Eve: normal hours
  • New Year’s Day: CLOSED

Check the opening times for your local Lidl here.

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Co-op

Just like many other retailers on this list, Co-op’s opening times vary from store to store over the festive period, but the retailer has confirmed it will be operating reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day – with all branches closed on Christmas Day across the UK as a standard.

Shoppers are being urged to check the Co-op Store Finder for the opening hours for their nearest branch here.

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M&S

Once again, M&S is another retailer where festive opening hours differ from store to store, so it’s best to check your local branch specifically, but what we do know is that all stores across the UK will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day as a standard.

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  • Monday 23 December: 6am – 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 6am – 7pm
  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: CLOSED
  • Friday 27 & Saturday 28 December: 8am – 8pm
  • Sunday 29 December: 11am – 5pm
  • Monday 30 December: 8am – 9pm
  • New Year’s Eve: 8am – 7pm
  • New Year’s Day: CLOSED

Check the opening times for your local M&S store here.

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Featured Image – Morrisons

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