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Industry news HP print profits prove resilient HP’s second-quarter figures offered investors a familiar bargain: solid group growth, but a printing business increasingly reliant on resilience in supplies rather than renewed hardware momentum. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Lidl overtakes Morrisons to become Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket Lidl has overtaken Morrisons to become Great Britain’s fifth largest grocer. The German-owned retailer increased sales by 8.8 per cent year on year over the 12 weeks to 17 May,… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Asda brings back Daisy the Cow in fresh push to add personality to stores Asda has brought back its 90s mascot Daisy the Cow as part of a wider push to encourage shoppers to take a fresh look at its stores. The supermarket has… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Firefighting operation ends at Fife landfill fire site after two weeks Firefighters have concluded operations at the site of a major landfill fire near Ladybank in Fife, bringing an end to an incident which burned for more than two weeks. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed crews had now left the scene at the Lower Melville Woods Waste Facility after the alarm was first raised … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Latest series ‘sets new benchmark for entry‑level production print’ KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced the launch of the new AccurioPress C5080 Series, which is designed to reduce complexity and enable faster productivity for print service providers. Printing at speeds of up to 81 pages per minute, the entry-level product is tipped to help customers take their first steps towards long-term success in […] Packaging Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news Work starts on Wolverton recycling and reuse centre Construction has begun on a new reuse and recycling centre in Wolverton, which is expected to open to residents by the end of 2026. Work started this week (26 May 2026) on the facility at Colts Holm Road in Old Wolverton, with an expected 20-week construction programme. According to Milton Keynes City Council, the new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news London reclaims top spot as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem London has overtaken Paris and reclaimed its position as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem, according to the latest Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026. Ranked fourth globally, London remains one of the world’s top hubs as competition intensifies in the race to lead the next wave of AI and deep tech innovation. The capital’s return to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose launches Europe-first bone broth for children with Piccolo Waitrose has partnered with Piccolo to launch what it claims is Europe’s first bone broth made specifically for children. Piccolo Organic Beef Bone Broth has been developed for children aged… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Shared bathroom fans may have spread COVID through apartments Airborne diseases like measles, influenza and COVID-19 can spread between apartments through a common type of bathroom ventilation system still found in older buildings around the world, according to new research. The study investigated a puzzling outbreak in a seven-story residential building in Santander, Spain, during the early summer of 2020. At the time, COVID-19 […] Air Quality News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Nexen tyres OE for Kia Seltos in Europe & North America Nexen Tire is an original equipment supplier for the all-new Kia Seltos in Europe and North America, extending the supply arrangement for the Korean market it announced in March. For each of these key markets, the tyre maker will ship vehicle-specific fitments that it has optimised to regional road conditions and consumer preferences. Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news Ottolenghi expands Waitrose range with new ice creams, preserves and snacking nuts Ottolenghi is expanding its Waitrose range with new ice cream flavours, preserves and snacking nuts, following last summer’s sell-out launch. The new products will roll out across Waitrose stores, waitrose.com… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Bestway targets £1bn World Cup food and drink sales opportunity Bestway Wholesale has launched a national World Cup 2026 activation to help independent retailers drive sales across key match-day categories during the tournament. The wholesaler said the campaign builds on… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose overhauls in-store patisserie ranges with raft of new products Waitrose is overhauling its in-store patisserie offer with 16 new products, including supermarket-first croissant cubes and its take on the viral “crookie”. The grocer said the range focuses on artisanal… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news ASOS expands menswear offer with nine new brands including Gap ASOS has bolstered its menswear offer with the addition of nine new brands, including Gap, Huf, Stan Ray and Blend. The online fashion giant said the expansion reflects changing menswear shopping habits, with its own research showing almost 40 per cent of men browse online for clothing inspiration every week. ASOS said bringing new brands... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news H&M’s new CIO officially takes role, leaving Inditex H&M Group’s new chief information officer Diego Teijeiro Ruiz has officially started in the role, following his appointment earlier this year. Teijeiro Ruiz joins the fashion giant from Zara owner Inditex, where he spent two decades in senior technology and data roles. Most recently, he served as global chief data and analytics officer at the... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Brightly Software to Showcase ‘Asset Essentials’ at Maintec 2026 Brightly Software, a Siemens company, will demonstrate how manufacturers can bridge the gap between shop floor operations & maintenance and top floor management with Asset Essentials on Stand J46 at Maintec 2026. Maintec 2026 forms part of Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 and takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June 2026. The event marks one of the first major UK industry showcases for Asse… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 May 2026 Industry news East of England Co-op to pay £1m dividend to more than 100,000 members East of England Co-op is set to share £1m with more than 100,000 members after approving a dividend payment at its Annual Members’ Meeting last week. The regional retailer confirmed the payout at the meeting, which took place at its central support office in Wherstead Park on Thursday 21 May. Eligible members will receive their... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Food manufacturing confidence collapses as firms warn of price rises Confidence among UK food and drink manufacturers has fallen to its lowest level since the energy crisis, as businesses warn that disruption from the Middle East conflict will push up costs and force prices higher. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report found business confidence in the sector dropped to minus 64... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Government targets food tariffs in fresh cost of living support package The Government has launched a consultation on suspending tariffs on 125 everyday essentials, including fruit, oils and pantry staples, as part of a fresh package designed to lower household costs. The proposed tariff reductions cover a wide range of products, including garlic, avocados, mangoes, nectarines, vegetable oil, olive oil and baked beans. The Treasury said... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Carbonfact acquires retail and fashion impact platform Apparel and footwear data platform acquires Vaayu’s automation-led system as brands race to strengthen product-level environmental reporting ahead of new […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Chinese firm’s sodium battery rivals Tesla’s lithium-ion design, researchers find - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 28 May 2026 Industry news UK faces “system failure” on youth employment - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 28 May 2026 Industry news Dulux owner AkzoNobel rejects £10.9bn takeover offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams Dulux owner AkzoNobel has rejected a £10.9bn takeover offer from rivals Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, arguing the bid undervalued the business. The Dutch paint and coatings giant, which owns Dulux, said the non-binding cash proposal lacked deal certainty and would have split the company between the two suitors. The offer was worth €73 per share,... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Abercrombie & Fitch shares jump despite weaker guidance as Middle East conflict hits sales Abercrombie & Fitch shares jumped on Wednesday, despite the fashion retailer posting mixed first-quarter results and issuing weaker-than-expected guidance after conflict in the Middle East hit demand. The US apparel group said sales across its Europe, Middle East and Africa region fell 10 per cent during the quarter, with the slowdown driven by weaker demand... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Amazon UK tax bill jumps by a fifth to more than £1.3bn Amazon has said it paid more than £1.3bn in UK taxes last year, as higher labour and business costs pushed up its total bill by at least a fifth. It said the amount of tax it paid directly in the UK rose by at least 20 per cent in 2025, up from more than £1bn... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news The UK must stop wasting gas in the North Sea before drilling for more The UK wastes enough gas from its North Sea oilfields to heat 570,000 homes, equivalent to all the homes in South Yorkshire, our new analysis shows. There has been little investment by the oil and gas industry in reducing venting and flaring of waste gases, which could be captured and used instead, even though technology has been around for years […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Welsh Water lifts Rhondda boil water notice following treatment works incident Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has lifted the precautionary boil water notice affecting communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf after completing water quality testing and network flushing operations following an incident at […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news CCC climate scientists elected Fellows of the Royal Society Two members of the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, in a move that further highlights the growing importance of climate adaptation and […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Cigarette butts for free food? How one group is asking people to rethink litter The WasteBar food truck hopes the eye-catching deal will change people’s attitude to waste in the Netherlands Using cigarette butts to buy buttery Dutch pancakes? That is the deal one food truck is offering at festivals in the Netherlands as a way to get people thinking about litter. Cigarette butts are the most common form of plastic waste in the world, with more than 4.5tn butts produced ever… The Guardian — Environment · 28 May 2026 Industry news Portsmouth Water launches public consultation on plans to manage future droughts Portsmouth Water has launched a public consultation, asking customers and stakeholders to comment on its plans to manage future droughts. The Drought Plan sets out how the company would make […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Metcor completes fifth acquisition in a year with deal for direct pump services A private equity-backed industrial services group has made its fifth acquisition within 12 months. Metcor Group, which received investment from Macquarie Capital in April 2025, has acquired Direct Pump Services […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news South West Water colleague and former Royal Marine honoured at Buckingham Palace A Royal Marine turned South West Water engineer has been honoured after being personally invited to attend a prestigious garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his outstanding support […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Sniffer dogs track down leaking pipes in Hampshire A pack of pups are following their noses to track down leaks on water pipes. Super-sniffer spaniels Mylo, Kilo and Tico are trained to detect the scent of chlorine from […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Why non-potable water must play a bigger role before the next dry summer As long-range forecasts point toward another Super El Niño cycle and the prospect of a record warm summer, the conversation around UK water resilience is shifting. For some businesses and […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Borger’s crushingly successful solution to septage intake A Borger Multicrusher has solved a long-standing headache at a Wastewater Treatment Plant’s (WWTP) septage facility, which was experiencing all too frequent blockages in its grid system. The WWTP, which […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Carrots are tops for glowing Landia Chopper Pumps Providing essential aeration in a settlement pit, Landia Chopper Pumps have completed a decade of service at one of the UK’s leading producers of carrots. At a site in the […] Water Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Tackling the Road Maintenance Backlog ~ How geopolymers alleviate pressure from contractors working on road maintenance ~ The estimated cost of a one-off repair of all potholes rose by £1.8 billion since the start of 2025, contributing to vehicle damage to UK drivers. Contractors are routinely under pressure to tackle the backlog while managing traffic management systems and limited budgets. Here, Adam Thomas, infrastructure engine… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Lancashire firm fined for illegal waste exports MRW Lancashire firm fined for illegal waste exports MV Recycling attempted to ship 20 containers of contaminated material to Turkiye in 2019, describing them as ‘green list’ waste Lancashire firm fined for illegal waste exports Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Opinion: The infrastructure gap in agentic commerce – payments are ready, disputes are not Earlier this year, I spotted a comprehensive covering payment orchestration, cross-border infrastructure, merchant of record models, stablecoin rails, and the operational demands of scaling into growth markets. Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Fair Trade urges broader input on EU textile rules Calls for European Commission to engage smallholder farmers, artisans, workers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in ESPR BRUSSELS – […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026