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Poundstretcher rescued as court approves restructuring plan
Discount retailer Poundstretcher’s 300 store network has been saved, with its restructuring plan securing court approval. During a High Court session, 93% of voting creditors supported the turnaround measures which were first outlined in March. Poundstretcher CEO Andy Atkinson said: “Today, our company is in a stronger position to continue investing in our stores, our...
Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026
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Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 15 Jun 2026
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Trustap raises £7.4m to build infrastructure for agentic commerce
Trustap has raised $10m (£7.4m) to launch Trustap Index, a solution designed to make marketplace or ecommerce listings fully transactable by AI agents. Headquartered in Dublin, Trustap is a payments and transaction protection platform that enables commerce between buyers and sellers across online marketplaces and peer-to-peer platforms globally. Trustap Index will work with AI models […] The po…
UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026
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Cattle return to Wildmoor Heath nature reserve
The post Cattle return to Wildmoor Heath nature reserve appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 15 Jun 2026
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Asda set to launch multi-brand in-store World Cup activation
Asda is set to unveil a new experiential football World Cup activation, which will travel to various stores across the UK and features the likes of Budweiser, Coca-Cola and Lynx.…
Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026
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West European trailer markets set to expand ‘vigorously’ – report
The West European trailer market has shown a marked recovery, growing by 8.8 per cent in the second half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the latest report produced by CLEAR International. Momentum has continued into 2026, with demand rising by 10.7 per cent in the first four months of the year.
Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026
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Debenhams Group cuts US warehouse liabilities through sublease deal
Debenhams Group has completed the sublease of its former US distribution centre in Pennsylvania, reducing a "significant" future lease liability as part of its turnaround strategy.
Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026
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Virgin Wines signs new warehouse deal to consolidate operations
Virgin Wines UK plc has signed a lease for a new warehouse facility in Preston as the online wine retailer continues to invest in growth, despite citing a challenging consumer environment.
Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026
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CIRQLR appoints senior team to lead new Southern Division
Business recycling group CIRQLR has appointed Katie Treacy as Managing Director Catherine Parkinson as Finance Director of its newly created Southern Division. The appointments come as CIRQLR continues to expand its regional operations and strengthen its capability to deliver recycling and waste management services to customers with increasingly complex and multi-site requirements. Backed by in…
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2026
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Harkwell invests in new HP Indigo 200K digital press
Flexible packaging printer Harkwell has invested in a HP Indigo 200K digital press to boost its offering.
Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026
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Great Central Plastics Expands with 1,200 sq ft Assembly Facility - PlastikMedia
PlastikMedia News · 15 Jun 2026
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Joint Winners Crowned in Design Innovation in Plastics 2026 Competition - PlastikMedia
PlastikMedia News · 15 Jun 2026
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SFO set to recover further proceeds from £8.2m biofuel fraud case - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy
ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 15 Jun 2026
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Exolum to introduce sustainable aviation fuel at Madeira - Biofuels International Magazine
Biofuels International · 15 Jun 2026
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Fives powers Europe’s largest flat glass line for Şişecam - Glass International
Glass International · 15 Jun 2026
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E.ON awards Capsol carbon capture feasibility study at Norrköping biomass facility - Bioenergy Insight Magazine
Bioenergy Insight · 15 Jun 2026
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South Korea to invest $27.5 million in domestic biogas generator development - Bioenergy Insight Magazine
Bioenergy Insight · 15 Jun 2026
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Councils need Government support to deliver fair EV charging, says ADEPT - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 15 Jun 2026
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Council demands wind farm developer restart consultation over errors - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 15 Jun 2026
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Union issues strike threat over 3.3% local government pay offer - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 15 Jun 2026
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Danfoss to acquire Italian rubber hose maker Alfagomma - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 15 Jun 2026
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Heads up Dads! Morrisons is giving away free doughnuts this Father's Day weekend - Morrisons Corporate
Morrisons media centre · 15 Jun 2026
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Asda steaks its claim this Father's Day with a £15 Tomahawk that's too good to miss - Asda
Asda corporate newsroom · 15 Jun 2026
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Primark and Prince Unveil Exclusive Tennis-Inspired Collection - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 15 Jun 2026
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TTC 2026 – An exchange between economy, politics and science
The team behind The Tire Cologne has shared a few remarks about this year’s event and has also confirmed dates for the next show. With approximately 400 exhibitors from 33 countries and around 14,600 participants from 110 countries, Koelnmesse believes The Tire Cologne 2026 “has once again confirmed its position as the leading international trade fair of the tyre and wheel industry.” The Tire C…
Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026
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Nobody’s Child launches first regenerative cotton collection
Nobody’s Child has launched its first collection made using cotton grown through regenerative farming practices, marking a new step in the brand’s sourcing strategy.
Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026
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Ofwat sets out AI roadmap for water sector during regulatory transition
Ofwat has published a new artificial intelligence (AI) adoption plan for the water sector, setting out its initial approach to supporting safe and responsible AI deployment across water and wastewater […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Marcus Rink recognised in King’s Honours for contribution to drinking water regulation
Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector for Drinking Water, has been recognised in the King’s Honours for his contribution to drinking water regulation and public health. The 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Water companies must REACH for ozone registration
Increased deployment of water reuse by could potentially herald a rise on the use of ozone in wastewater applications, which means understanding the implications of ozone registration under REACH, says […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley welcomes Severn Trent’s ongoing investment to improve river health
Commitments to improve the ecology of the River Severn’s water have been welcomed by a Shropshire MP. Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley – alongside Councillor Kate Halliday who represents the Belle […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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MAR2PROTECT parliamentary session sets the agenda for Europe’s water future
Groundwater protection, data-driven policymaking, and the future of digital water governance took centre stage in Brussels earlier this month, as policymakers, researchers, and EU representatives gathered for a high-level parliamentary […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Pump Action appoints new Sales Director
Pump Action Limited, a provider of pump and engineering solutions, has announced the appointment of David McIntosh as new Sales Director. David brings over 15 years of experience in the […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Austin Alexander, VP of AI at Xylem, explains how GenAI can be a strategic asset for water utilities
Austin Alexander, VP of Artificial Intelligence at Xylem, explains how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is emerging not only as a digitalisation tool, but as a catalyst capable of transforming asset […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Barhale completes bridge milestone on Northern Outfall Sewer upgrade
Work to deliver a multi-million-pound rehabilitation programme of Thames Water’s Northern Outfall Sewer (NOS) in East London took a major step forward recently after a second major rail possession allowed […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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United Utilities extends its commitment to renewable energy
United Utilities is shining the spotlight on renewable energy with the launch of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement tender. The tender supports the water and waste water company’s drive to […]
Water Magazine · 15 Jun 2026
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Crew Toolbox - Coca-Cola Crewconnect
Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 14 Jun 2026
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US tariff cliff looms for Vietnam textiles
Vietnam’s textile sector braces for post-July tariff reckoning amid questions about its cost and compliance advantages over rival hubs HO […]
Ecotextile News · 14 Jun 2026
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Hyosung TNC Achieves Major Milestone Toward Scalable Bio-Based Future for Textiles
Highlighted at Global Fashion Summit 2026, the achievement reflects growing momentum behind next-generation materials that combine performance, sustainability, and commercial […]
Ecotextile News · 14 Jun 2026
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Textile Exchange Releases New Life Cycle Assessment Study To Increase Understanding Of Polyester’s Environmental Impact
LONDON, June 11: Textile Exchange has published its new polyester Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, providing robust, accurate, and credible dat a to strengthen the fashion, textile, and apparel industry’s understanding of the impacts of different types of polyester production. The study is the second in a series of LCA studies led by Textile Exchange and addresses key gaps and limitations in …
TexIntel — Eco News · 14 Jun 2026
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Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection
Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish sits behind a metal fence in the village of Bickershaw, where it has remained for more than 20 months. For many residents, it is a physical manifestation of the north-south divide as well as a rotting, rat-infested symbol of a broken system in which organis…
The Guardian — Environment · 14 Jun 2026