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Industry news Waste and recycling company fined after employee suffers life-changing injuries A Bristol-based waste and recycling business has been fined £64,666 after one of its employees was drawn into machinery and suffered life-changing injuries. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Metsä Board included on Climate Leaders list Metsä Board has again been included in the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders ranking, which highlights European businesses that have made the most progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity. The list identifies companies that have achieved reductions in their GHG emissions intensity over a multi‑year period, alongside meeting additional criteria related to transparency… Packaging Scotland · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap at PPMA 2026 Organisers of the UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event will address one of the biggest challenges to the sector when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham in September: the skills gap and how to bridge it. The PPMA Show® 2026, which will take place from 22-24 September, is the must-attend event for professionals from across the manufacturing spectrum… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news World’s Fastest Jet: Bombardier Global 8000 Sets First Speed Record Bombardier is proud to announce that the Global 8000 business jet, has set its first speed record on a mission departing from Montreal, Canada and landing in Nice, France. The aircraft completed the mission in just over six hours. Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 NM(2), the Global 8000 is the fastest and most luxurious aircraft in the industry, transporting passengers quic… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news PhysicsX raises £225m to accelerate AI for industrial engineering PhysicsX, the physics AI company for industrials, has secured an oversubscribed $300m (£225m) Series C round. PhysicsX is developing and deploying its AI-native engineering platform to accelerate hardware innovation and drive engineering and manufacturing productivity in industrial organisations. The firm says sectors that build the world’s most critical hardware like aerospace and defense, ene… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news May bank holiday BBQs boost food sales Food sale volumes increased by 3.9 per cent year-on-year in May, as the spring heatwave drove consumers to purchase summer goods and outdoor items. The latest figures from BRC-KPMG retail… Grocery Gazette · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news The Future of Women in Engineering Takes Flight A group of young women in engineering from the University of Huddersfield have been inspired after taking part in the Global Engineer Girls (GEG) conference in Türkiye. A total of 10 students were selected by the University’s School of Computing and Engineering to be its first cohort on the programme, which is dedicated to empowering young women in engineering worldwide. As one of their first o… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Anaerobic digestion plant operator exits Suffolk food waste deal Suffolk County Council has put interim arrangements in place for the processing of household food waste after Bio Capital withdrew from a four-year contract. In July 2025, the council signed an agreement with Bio Capital for food waste collected across Suffolk to be processed at an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility located at the Adnams Distribution … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Serving the tyre industry for 80 years It’s 1946. The war is won, and the spoils of victory are ongoing scarcity and rationing. But one thing is not in short supply – hope for a better future. Looking ahead to a brighter postwar world, Tyres & Accessories debuted in June as “an entirely new journal” for those who manufacture, distribute and sell tyres. Founded by Fred W. P. Carter, Tyres & Accessories was available for the bargain p… Tyrepress · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Russian satellites may be capable of continent-wide GPS jamming, scientists warn - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Viridor Energy and Rivington Energy Partnership - Viridor Viridor · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news General Allergen Information - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Sweepstake Fever! Morrisons launches digital tournament sweepstake with million-point jackpot - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Partnership approach vital to building resilience across UK farming sector - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Dantex adds to European digital print strategy with new global commercial appointment Dantex Group has appointed Christoph Michel as global commercial director digital. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Topshop launches standalone website in Ireland Topshop has launched its own standalone website in Ireland as it expands its direct-to-consumer push across Europe. The move gives Irish shoppers access to the fashion brand’s full collections through Topshop.com and takes its dedicated ecommerce platform to 24 EU nations. More than 50,000 Irish customers bought Topshop through Asos last year, making Ireland one... Retail Gazette · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Epson to appear before French court Long-running complaint could become first major test of France’s planned obsolescence law. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 5 June 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Retail sales rebound as warm weather lifts May spending UK retail sales rebounded in May as warm weather and the early bank holiday drove demand for summer clothing, outdoor goods and food. Total retail sales rose 3.7 per cent year on year in May, according to the British Retail Consortium, marking the strongest increase since April 2025. The rise followed a three per cent... Retail Gazette · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Asos plots first permanent store in London Asos was reportedly seeking a London site for its first permanent bricks-and-mortar store after 26 years as an online retailer. The ecommerce giant is reportedly currently in the process of looking for a 4000 sq ft to 8000 sq ft unit in a high-footfall location. Oxford Street, Regent Street, Long Acre and King’s Road were... Retail Gazette · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Why the seventh carbon budget is more than just an abstract target Recently introduced to parliament, the seventh carbon budget (CB7), which applies from 2038 to 2042, will be the next major step in the UK’s journey towards net zero. It is part of a framework that will strengthen energy security, drive economic growth and reduce emissions […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news GMB Congress calls for worker representation on proposed water regulator as sewage spill figures reignite reform debate The GMB Trade Union (GMB) has called for a permanent worker representative on the board of the UK Government’s proposed replacement for Ofwat, arguing that frontline employees must play a […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency Alan Lovell will step down as Chair of the Environment Agency (EA) at the end of December 2026, following an extended term in post. Since taking up the role in […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news £50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding A new £50 million government investment will help Somerset’s homes, farms and businesses better withstand the growing threat of flooding, the UK Government has announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026). […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news At this grassroots festival, nature is the headline act A UK festival is swapping big-name acts for beach cleans, wildlife walks and community-led events that ‘nourish the soul’ Positive News · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Ofwat grants financing subsidiary guarantee consents to United Utilities and South West Water Ofwat has published consent letters sent to United Utilities Water and South West Water allowing the companies to provide guarantees in support of debt issued by their respective financing subsidiaries. […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco backs low-carbon fertilisers to boost food security Tesco has urged retailers, suppliers and technology providers to work more closely together in a bid to bolster the development of agricultural innovation. Retail Gazette · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Wales to showcase how restoring peatlands can deliver major benefits for climate, nature, and communities Wales is set to showcase how restoring peatlands can deliver major benefits for climate, nature, and communities as it hosts a prestigious UK three-day conference in Swansea, starting on 9 […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Caroline Nokes MP visits Southern Water’s £100m Southampton Link Main project Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, recently visited Southern Water’s £100m Southampton Link Main, a major new pipeline being built to strengthen water resilience in Hampshire. The 19km […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news ECOMONDO 2026 expands global reach with new textile hall and enhanced water focus ECOMONDO 2026, the international green, blue and circular economy exhibition organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will return to Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, from 3–6 November with a stronger international […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Safeguarding the nation’s water and environment: a sustainable approach to infrastructure repairs and refurbishment Ensuring safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment is fundamental to public health. Achieving this depends on specialist expertise. Here, Jaimi Wallin at Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL), a leader in […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Develon expands Series 9 Excavator range Develon has expanded the company’s Series 9 Smart Crawler Excavator range with the launch of the new larger DX360LC-9 37 tonne and DX400HD-9 42 tonne models, adding to an excavator […] Water Magazine · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news FIFA® Panini Collection App by Coca-Cola® | MyMacca’s Rewards - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news 9 Chicken McNuggets® FIFA World Cup™ Medium Meal - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 8 Jun 2026 Industry news Bite Back: Junk food chains getting around advert rules by using social media According to youth health charity Bite Back, Britain’s largest fast food chains have been using social media to advertise junk food to young people. The charity highlights that social media is outside the reach of the advertising rules, which stipulate companies can no longer buy ads online or on TV before 9pm for less healthy... Retail Gazette · 8 Jun 2026 Industry news Anthro Energy strengthens manufacturing leadership Anthro Energy has named Hyungrak Kim as its new Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, bringing more than 25 years of expertise in advanced battery materials, electrolyte innovation, and large‑scale production.His background includes senior roles at Solid Power and Dongwha Electrolyte, where he helped shape major developments in next‑generation battery technologies.In his new position, Kim … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Jun 2026 Industry news Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy New Scientist — Environment · 8 Jun 2026 Industry news Pep Guardiola's final seasons at Manchester City captured in new Prime Video docuseries A four-part documentary following Pep Guardiola's last two years as Manchester City manager launches exclusively on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this summer. Amazon UK news · 8 Jun 2026 Industry news Orion S.A. Expands Circular Carbon Black Production to China Orion S.A. has expanded its circular carbon black production capabilities to China, announcing the launch of manufacturing at its ISCC PLUS-certified facility in Qingdao The Orion facility is now producing three grades of circular carbon black: ECORAX® Circular 200, 210 and 215, using tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO) as a feedstock. The products are aimed at tyre and mechanical... La entrada Orion S.A.… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 8 Jun 2026 Industry news Radar RED Program reaches 1,000 European dealers Omni United’s Radar Elite Dealer (RED) Program has exceeded 1,000 dealers across Europe. The Radar RED Program is designed to support participating tyre dealers with exclusive benefits and incentives, stronger brand visibility support, product training programs and a dedicated platform for long-term business growth. Tyrepress · 8 Jun 2026