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Research & science
Back to Bloomsbury - UCL | University College London
UCL News · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
From shelf to scroll: what viral product launches reveal about the new marketing playbook
As the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino, which became a viral sensation in the US when launched in 2017, comes to the UK for the first time – it is clear that…
Grocery Gazette · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
New photography commission celebrates Exeter’s 100 Black Women Professors Now Trailblazer Cohort
A new portrait commission celebrating six academics who were part of the University of Exeter’s first cohort of... New photography commission celebrates Exeter’s 100 Black Women Professors Now Trailblazer Cohort appeared first on University of Exeter News .
University of Exeter News · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Youfa Kunda commissions first spiral welded pipe line
Guangxi Youfa Kunda Pipelines Technology has commissioned its first spiral welded steel pipe production line. This marks the start of operations for Youfa Group's production base in Qinzhou City, Guangxi Province. The base will have three spiral welded steel pipe production lines and two straight seam welded pipe production lines with a total capacity of 400,000 tonnes/year, Kallanish notes. It…
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-134) – Coniston Crescent, Humberston – 10th August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)CONISTIN CRESCENT, HUMBERSTON(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-134) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Land degradation is associated with larger crop yield gaps across global croplands - Nature
Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Dangerous Tree to be Felled in Caversham Court Gardens - Reading Borough Council
Reading Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Sihl debuts aqueous inkjet-coated PE films for label converters - Packaging Gateway
Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-112) – Granville Street, Grimsby – 17th August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)GRANVILLE STREET, GRIMSBY(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-112) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Airbus to test foldable wing designs for more efficient aircraft - Engineering and Technology Magazine
E&T Magazine (IET) · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Photo gallery | Anton Road Updates | Have my say - Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Scientists develop ‘super-enzyme’ that digests one of the world’s toughest plastics
We need to recycle more, and crucially, recycle better
The Independent — Climate · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-105) – Dudley Street, Grimsby – 3rd August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)DUDLEY STREET, GRIMSBY(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-105) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Trinity Road water tower clean and secure - Swale Borough Council
Swale Council · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Stockbridge Knit and Natter - Knowsley Libraries
Knowsley Council · 22 Jul 2026
Global
Why Building Resilient Battery Supply Chains Has Been So Hard — and Ideas for Breaking Through the Barriers
To unpack how the industry can navigate the domestic battery supply chain, we asked a diverse panel of industry experts for their actionable ideas for domestic success—including strategies some of them are implementing today to drive innovation.
Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Accelerated spirit ageing tech company Reactory goes global
Reactory claims its tech can age whiskey and rum in ‘days not decades’
The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026
Global
Consumer Spending Surge Fuels US Plastics Industry Growth
PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda, PhD, notes that strong US consumer spending in early 2026 is driving robust demand across the plastics value chain, with retail sales reaching $4.4 trillion.
PlasticsToday · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-079) – A1173, Stallingborough – 24th August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)A1173, STALLINGBOROUGH(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-079) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North East...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why
Our whole system is built to reward recyclability. But what actually matters is how much we’re manufacturing in the first place.
The Conversation UK — Environment · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-077) – Clickem Road, Wold Newton– 3rd August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)CLICKEM ROAD, WOLD NEWTON(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-077) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Reflooding the Aral Sea could prevent massive CO₂ emissions
About 90% of the Aral Sea has dried up. The exposed sediments have already released enormous amounts of carbon dioxide (748 megatons) since 1960. However, through restoration, the lake could once again become a carbon sink. This is shown by a study by the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), published in Science, in which the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fish…
Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Dash launches first on-pack promotion
Soft drinks brand Dash has launched its first-ever nationwide on-pack promotion which gives shoppers the chance to win a Mini Cooper alongside a range of prizes. Running throughout July and…
Grocery Gazette · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Before and after pictures reveal devastating impact of back-to-back heatwaves on the UK
Back-to-back heatwaves have taken a toll on the UK’s green spaces and farmland
The Independent — Climate · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Fashion, Family and Factories: Pandit & Bros. of Balls Pond Road - Hackney Museum
Hackney Council · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-074) – Pembroke Road, Grimsby– 17th August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)PEMBROKE ROAD, GRIMSBY(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-074) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Global
EU shrugs off Trump's latest tariff threat on generics - euractiv.com
Euractiv — Circular Economy · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
The Conversation US — Environment · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Planning permission granted for Darlington plastic film recycling plant
Chemical recycling company Endolys has secured planning permission for its £125 million plastic film recycling facility in Darlington. The development will begin construction on the former Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Works site on Yarm Road, which has remained dormant since 2021. Planning approval has been given for Endolys to install 12 advanced pyrolysis units at … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
COVID PPE failures left healthcare workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future
Almost £10 billion was wasted on unsuitable PPE during the pandemic due to a lack of preparedness.
University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Setting the Standard for Green Parts Since Day One
Phil DeGroot, Director of The Green Parts Specialists, explains why quality assurance has always been central to the company’s approach to green parts. From inspection and grading to VRA certification and traceability, the business says its focus remains on giving repairers, insurers and bodyshops complete confidence in every OEM green part supplied.
ATF Professional · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Injunction secured to protect residents from persistent anti-social behaviour - Gateshead Council
Gateshead Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Biesterfeld expands cooperation with SAERTEX to Norway
SAERTEX manufactures multiaxial non-crimp fabrics (NCF) and composite reinforcement solutions.
Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
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UCL News · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Kellogg’s expands Bluey partnership with non-HFSS multigrain snack bars
Kellogg’s is expanding its partnership with children’s entertainment brand Bluey with the launch of a new range of non-HFSS multigrain snack bars in the UK.
FoodBev Media · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Reform UK demands PM Burnham devolve control over asylum housing - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Council data prompts call for review of Dangerous Wild Animals Act - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
£2.5million investment approved to create more SEND places in Sandwell schools
Sandwell Council's Cabinet has approved more than £2.5million of investment to help create more specialist support for children & young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Sandwell Council · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
CLEAR: an auditable foundation model for radiology grounded in clinical concepts - Nature
Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.
The Conversation US — Environment · 22 Jul 2026