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Industry news Briefing room sessions draw strong opening crowds Steady visitor flow, active discussions and a full Briefing Room marked a positive first conference programme yesterday. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Veolia invests £170k in Southwark IWMF upgrade Veolia has completed a £170,000 upgrade to its Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) in London. The investment has seen the facility equipped with advanced mechanical systems and digital monitoring technology designed to improve the speed, safety and accuracy of material sampling. The upgraded operation will allow the Southwark site to sample up to 81 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2026 Industry news P&W unveils rebrand for Nick Jr.’s Ready Steady Dough range Pemberton & Whitefoord Design Consultants (P&W) has revamped the packaging for Nick Jr.’s Ready Steady Dough. Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news EXCLUSIVE: British Business Bank backs new UK-dedicated VC fund British Business Bank has made a £25m cornerstone commitment to Antler’s UK Fund II to support ambitious founders and innovators across the UK, UKTN can exclusively reveal. Antler partners with founders pre-launch of their companies, providing them with resources, coaching and funding, connecting them with a global network to help them grow and scale. The VC has […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Direct-to-consumers: Michael Welch OBE launches Rolo Tires in 6 European markets Michael Welch OBE, who is best-known for founding Blackcircles.com before developing Treadsy in North America, has announced plans to launch Rolo Tires direct-to-consumers in Europe, supported by agentic technology. Rolo is pitched as “a new premium tyre brand” on a mission is to “make high-quality tyres more accessible to everyday motorists”. Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news 53% of people say waste crime negatively impacts their life 53% of people in England say waste crime negatively impacts their quality of life, new polling shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2026 Industry news All wrapped up: Food and drink litter dominates coastline pollution From the plastic bag-clogged waterways of Jakarta, to the bottle tops strewn across England’s beaches, food and drink packaging is choking the world’s coastlines. The world’s first global examination of exactly what sort of litter is disfiguring our coastlines, has confirmed that plastic food packaging, caps, lids and plastic bottles are the planet’s predominant items […] Environment Journal · 21 May 2026 Industry news Will Nationally Significant Infrastructure policy change include data centres? Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to overhaul the process involved in pushing through major energy projects. But there could be other consequences. As the war in Iran drags on without a ceasefire, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Britain is bracing itself for a potentially seismic economic impact. Crude oil is now at an all-time […] Environment Journal · 21 May 2026 Industry news First Great British Railways train unveiled as public ownership gathers pace - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 21 May 2026 Industry news Could lab-grown cocoa be the solution to the climate and supply chain woes plaguing chocolate? - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 21 May 2026 Industry news CPI responds to new support for the ceramics and chemicals sectors - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 21 May 2026 Industry news Notification of Judgement - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 21 May 2026 Industry news Ørsted boosts UK wind supply chain - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Remarkable victory – ZC Rubber congratulates Arsenal F.C. on Premier League win After a 22 year wait and three consecutive years as runner-up, on Tuesday evening the Gunners were confirmed as unassailable at the top of the 2025/26 Premier League table. Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber), Arsenal F.C.’s Official Global Tyre Partner, has added its voice to those congratulating the club on its fourth Premier League title since the competition’s founding in 1992. Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news An ambitious Circular Economy Growth Plan matters, for the UK and Arup This post is by Ben Glover, Director and circularity and resources skills leader at Arup. It is part of a series of blogs exploring why different businesses and sectors have been calling for the government to release its delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan Energy security […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons becomes first supermarket to install male sanitary bins nationwide Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to install male sanitary bins across all of its stores, as part of a nationwide push to improve accessibility and dignity for men… Grocery Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news The North Face helps VF Corp return to growth as profits surge The North Face owner VF Corp has returned to full-year growth for the first time in three years, as momentum across its core brands helped offset continued weakness at Vans. The apparel group, which also owns Timberland, reported revenue of $9.6bn for the year ending 28 March 2026, up 1.1 per cent year on year.... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Taps could run dry if Government doesn’t act on drought threat warns Lords committee A House of Lords committee has warned that England’s water supply is under growing strain due to a combination of climate change, population growth, public water supply leakage and water […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Water companies face new obligations to prove their infrastructure is fit for purpose Water companies will be required to prove their asset management systems are fit for purpose under a new licence condition proposed by Ofwat, covering infrastructure across its full lifecycle from […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Government sets priorities for refreshed flood resilience strategy The UK government has outlined new priorities for the Environment Agency’s review of its Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England, signalling a stronger emphasis on resilience, surface […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere’s future New research from the Environment Agency (EA) shows steps already being taken to reduce pollution in Windermere will help protect the lake’s water quality from algae growth, even as the […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Nomad Foods cuts emissions 41 per cent as sustainability progress accelerates Nomad Foods has published its ninth annual sustainability report, outlining progress against its sourcing, nutrition and operational targets. The Birds Eye owner, which also owns brands including Ledo, iglo, Findus… Grocery Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Birrificio Angelo Poretti launches Italian Lakes on-pack promotion Birrificio Angelo Poretti is launching a new on-pack promotion giving shoppers the chance to win luxury trips to Northern Italy. The Carlsberg Britvic-owned world lager brand is offering ten Grand… Grocery Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Unfabled makes grocery debut with Sainsbury’s supplement launch Women’s health brand Unfabled has entered grocery retail for the first time with a launch into selected Sainsbury’s stores nationwide. The brand’s five-strong range has rolled out to 61 Sainsbury’s… Grocery Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news DAERA Minister outlines his vision for a ‘nature positive society’ Focusing on environmental protection is an investment in long term health, resilience and economic prosperity, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has said. During an address to the Northern Ireland Environment Forum, […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Water efficiency central to UK climate resilience in CCC adaptation report Waterwise has welcomed the publication of A Well-Adapted UK report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which identifies drought as one of the most significant climate hazards facing the UK, […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Amazon defeats appeal over alleged fur tariff evasion Amazon has won an appeal against a whistleblower claim alleging it helped foreign fur manufacturers evade US tariffs and inspection fees on products sold through its marketplace. The Second US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the lawsuit on Wednesday, finding there was no proof that Amazon knew, or deliberately ignored, that overseas manufacturers were allegedly... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Thames Water secures funding for two innovation projects Thames Water has secured Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund backing for two projects designed to reduce disruption for customers and communities, while delivering long-term environmental and operational benefits. The two initiatives […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news NSF ends UK’s three-year testing gap with REG 31 testing accreditation NSF, a global organisation dedicated to protecting human health, has announced that it has received accreditation from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) as a designated laboratory for Regulation 31 (REG […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Businesses at UK Nature Summit urged to treat nature as core resilience risk Nature loss must be treated as a core operational risk – not a sustainability add-on – was a key message from business and finance leaders at the UK Nature Summit […] Water Magazine · 21 May 2026 Industry news Primark, H&M and Vinted urge governments to stop penalising resale Some of fashion’s biggest retailers and resale platforms including Primark, H&M and Vinted are urging governments to overhaul tax rules and labour costs to help make circular fashion commercially viable. Arc’teryx, Etsy and Zalando are also among the 68 organisations calling for policy changes across the EU, US and Canada, as new research from the Ellen... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news High prices keep consumer confidence fragile despite May uplift Consumer confidence improved slightly in May, although high prices remain firmly on shoppers’ minds as more than four in five people expect food and energy costs to rise. New BRC-Opinium data shows expectations for the UK economy over the next three months rose to -48 in May, up from -53 in April. Consumers’ expectations for... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Skims unveils Regent Street flagship after week of highs and lows Skims has offered a first look at its upcoming Regent Street flagship, capping a week of contrasting headlines for the Kim Kardashian-founded shapewear brand. The retailer shared images of its new store on a prime corner site at 245-247 Regent Street, one of London’s busiest and most high-profile shopping destinations. The store, which was first... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Clare Empson returns to N Brown in supply chain and efficiency role N Brown Group has appointed Clare Empson as director of supply chain, property and group efficiency, just months after she left the business. Empson has rejoined the Simply Be and Jacamo owner after stepping down as chief customer operations officer in January. She first joined N Brown in January 2024, following almost 25 years at... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Net-A-Porter improvement threatened by London warehouse strike Net-A-Porter has shown signs of improvement under parent company LuxExperience’s turnaround plan, although strike action at its London warehouse threatens to disrupt the luxury etailer’s recovery. LuxExperience, which owns Net-A-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox and Mytheresa, reported stable sales and continued profitability for its third quarter ending 31 March 2026, while confirming its full-year guid… Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Central England Co-op posts £844.6m turnover in final year before OurCoop merger Central England Co-operative has reported turnover of £844.6m in its final year as a standalone society, ahead of its move into OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative society. The society,… Grocery Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news John Lewis names Boston United’s Lenell John-Lewis as brand ambassador Department store John Lewis has named Boston United striker Lenell John-Lewis as its newest brand ambassador. John-Lewis will front the retailer’s ‘Summer of Sport’ campaign and will also take on an advisory role as part of his ambassadorship. He’ll advise consumers on how to choose the right TV and surround sound. Devised by creative agency... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell The number of new coal-fired power plants built around the world hit a “10-year high”... Carbon Brief · 20 May 2026 Industry news 14 Yard Skip - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 20 May 2026 Industry news 8 Yard Skip - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 20 May 2026