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Industry news Cookson Industrial – Powering Industry with Precious Metals Gold. Silver. Platinum. Palladium. Cookson Industrial (part of HM Precious Metals) manufactures, supplies and recovers products in Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium for demanding industrial applications. From semi-finished materials and precision engineered components through to refining and precious metal recovery, they support manufacturers across the complete precious metal lifecycle. Wit… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Local Plan and Torbay Council response to MHCLG - Torbay Council Torbay Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Barnsley's Great Family Festival set to bring free family fun to the town centre this August Join us for a fun-filled day packed with free activities, entertainment and events when Barnsley's Great Family Festival comes to the town centre on Saturday 22 August.From 10am to 3pm,... Barnsley Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Sixteen mission cities join in new EUTwinning Learning Programme to accelerate climate action A new group of European cities has joined the latest phase of the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission’s Twinning Learning Programme, bringing together 16 Mission Cities and 13 twin cities to share practical solutions for tackling climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Hybrid Software releases PACKZ 12 with AI-powered assistant and Amazon Transparency support Hybrid Software, a global provider of enterprise software for the packaging and printing industry, has released PACKZ 12, the latest version of its PDF editor for packaging prepress. The release introduces an AI-powered assistant that helps users work more efficiently, along with support for Amazon Transparency codes for product serialization and authentication. Sustainable Packaging News · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary as Burnham unveils cabinet Dame Angela Eagle has been appointed secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs within prime minister Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Principles of managing the Estate - Fife Council Fife Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news US announces 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including wine and dairy US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including wine and cheese. FoodBev Media · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo Specialist PET recycler Enviroo says incoming deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers plans can be combined with new policies to reduce the UK’s dependence on plastic waste exports. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news UK's largest wind farm to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines Whitelee Windfarm has been producing electricity for about 20 years on a stretch of moorland near Eaglesham but is reaching the end of its life. BBC News — Science & Environment · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Circular Economy in Food Supply Chains: Comprehending the Paradigm and Redefining Future Research Through a Multidisciplinary Review of Reviews Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Telford & Wrekin Council welcomes national £2 bus fare cap as Borough continues to lead the way - Telford & Wrekin Council Telford and Wrekin Council · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Immigration appeal rights An overview of the system for appealing against Home Office immigration and asylum decisions in all parts of the UK. House of Commons Library · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Cerebral venous blood flow regulates intracerebral pressure and brain clearance via meningeal lymphatic vessels - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Council news EKC Group launches employer webinars to help businesses benefit from the Government’s Youth Guarantee - Ashford Borough Council Ashford Council · 22 Jul 2026 Global Canadians embrace single-use plastic bans as reusable bag use climbs A new poll from Research Co, a Canadian public opinion firm, indicates that most Canadians support the federal government’s decision to ban the manufacture, import, and sale of single-use plastic ítems, including packaging. The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations gradually came into force in 2022. The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, and sale of six categories of single-use… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news California textile EPR faces court test US apparel group challenges Landbell USA’s role in California’s new textile recycling law as brands scramble to meet deadlines SACRAMENTO […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Jack joins Winston in Stafford Borough scroll of honour - Stafford Borough Council Stafford Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Jack & Jones to launch Bluewater store this October Fashion retailer Jack & Jones has reportedly confirmed that it is launching an outlet at Bluewater shopping centre later in the year. Retail Gazette · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science The Impact of FinTech on the Achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A Hybrid Systematic Review Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news 23/17842/DEX | Single storey extension to back & garage conversion | 41 Heatherfields Crescent New Rossington Doncaster DN11 0TY - Doncaster Council Doncaster Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwave leads to earliest ever harvest at Waitrose Leckford Estate Waitrose has begun its earliest harvest of wheat and oilseed rape at its Hampshire-based farm in the Leckford Estate. The retailer is the only UK supermarket to own and operate… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda LS Eleven director Jon Beill exits after two-and-a-half years Asda’s LS Eleven retail media and insights director Jon Beill has stepped down after two-and-a-half years with the supermarket giant. Beill helped establish LS Eleven during his first year at… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Dining room rugs - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Ocado Group announces new automated CFC - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 22 Jul 2026 Global HAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE HAZER GRAPHITE ACHIEVES BATTERY GRADE MILESTONE PERTH, AUSTRALIA; 13 July 2026: Hazer Group Limited (“Hazer” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that independent testing has confirmed Hazer graphite has […] Batteries News · 22 Jul 2026 Global HPQ ENDURA+ Gen4 21700 Cell Platform Achieves UL 1642 Safety Certification HPQ ENDURA+ Gen4 21700 Cell Platform Achieves UL 1642 Safety Certification MONTREAL, Canada — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: 8PY1), a technology company specializing […] Batteries News · 22 Jul 2026 Global Sumitomo to mass-produce new Solid State Battery electrolyte – report Sumitomo to mass-produce new Solid State Battery electrolyte – report Sumitomo Chemical is preparing to mass-produce a halide-based electrolyte for all-solid-state electric vehicles (EVs) batteries (SSBs), matching sulphide conductivity at […] Batteries News · 22 Jul 2026 Global Thacker targets high-speed corrugated converting with box stacker Thacker is spotlighting its Counter Ejector corrugated box stacker that aims to support high-speed converting lines across multiple industries. The solution is designed for jam-free operation and features adjustment points to reduce common stack-up issues and stoppage time, and improve throughput. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Have your say on crime and antisocial behaviour in Cornwall - Cornwall Council Cornwall Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Samsung in talks to back Mistral’s Series D, say reports Sifted — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Revolut secures Australian banking licence London-based fintech Revolut has been granted approval to launch as a fully licensed bank in Australia in the latest expansion of the fintech’s global banking offering. The company has secured a full Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) licence by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). The regulatory approval makes Revolut the first global fintech to obtain […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Avery Dennison's AD CleanFlake RFID tags secure RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe This achievement builds on the portfolio’s existing APR Design Recognition in North America. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 22 Jul 2026 Global Amazon plastic use flat despite shift to paper In its latest sustainability report, the e-commerce giant noted a decrease of less than 1% for volumes of single-use plastic in North America. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Investment boost to help grow Wales's planning workforce - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Councillor Paul Henke passes away - Stirling Council Stirling Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Dan Thombs Appointed as CEO at Automate UK Pioneering trade association Automate UK has appointed Dan Thombs as its new Chief Executive Officer, tasked with accelerating the organisation’s reach and impact across the complete industrial ecosystem. Dan succeeds Peter Williamson, who has taken on the role of Policy Director further to reaching the end of his term. Dan brings 30 years’ experience in automation and advanced manufacturing to… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Building a Better Beverage Brand: How label strategy shapes shelf impact, production flexibility, and long term brand growth In the beverage aisle, the moment of decision often happens in seconds. Consumers scanning a crowded shelf rarely begin by reading ingredient panels or brand stories. Instead, their attention is captured by color, typography, texture, and imagery. These visual cues communicate identity before a single word is read. In that sense, the label is not simply a regulatory requirement or packaging acc… Sustainable Packaging News · 22 Jul 2026 Global Electrovaya Announces Commercial Relationship with Amazon Electrovaya Announces Commercial Relationship with Amazon Relationship expected to support continued deployment of Infinity Battery Technology across material handling operations and potential for expanded engagement around Electrovaya’s battery platforms for […] Batteries News · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Opening the door to innovation - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026