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Industry news Best casino sites in Europe 2026 [UK players accepted] - bmra.org.uk BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Summary of Asda's GSCOP Annual Compliance Report for 2025 - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Arla May milk price 2026 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news PiovanGroup to Showcase Advanced Material Handling and Dosing Technologies at Interplas 2026 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news RTFA calls for UK bioethanol to be included in SAF mandate - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news M&S Re-Opens Transformed Martlesham Heath Store - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Agreement, investment to further Pirelli Cyber Tyre functionalities Pirelli and Swedish company Univrses have signed an agreement for integrating AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system, and as part of the deal Pirelli has acquired a 30 per cent stake in the Stockholm-based deep tech firm, with the option to increase this to a majority stake. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news MPs endorse next Chair of Office for Environmental Protection but insist she must improve relations with farmers and environmentalists The EFRA and Environmental Audit committees have endorsed the UK Government’s chosen candidate, Dame Helen Ghosh, to become the next Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). A joint […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news South East Water given £76,000 penalty for water supply breach South East Water risked harm to the environment by taking millions of litres of water from the Kent countryside without the permission of the Environment Agency. For 6 weeks, the […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Key regulations to reduce agricultural pollution should be significantly strengthened to secure the future of Northern Ireland’s waters, says OEP Key regulations, aimed at reducing pollution from agriculture, have not done enough to improve water quality, despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, a report from the Office for Environmental […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news UKWIR launches framework to standardise asset health UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released a landmark report aimed at tackling the lack of a unified approach to quantifying and valuing asset health across the sector. The water […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news M Group appoints Adele Barker as Chief People Officer Adele Barker has joined M Group as Chief People Officer, to lead the people strategy, supporting sustainable business performance. With extensive sector expertise and strategic leadership experience from senior positions […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Costain applies industrial cooling techniques to critical water infrastructure Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has applied industrial cooling techniques to upgrade a key wastewater treatment site for United Utilities, delivering a phase of work ahead of schedule. The work […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Research shows cast iron pipes can temporarily ‘reseal’ Technical research commissioned by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and conducted by the University of Sheffield has provided a breakthrough in understanding how and why cast iron pipes fail. The […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Develon launches new DX25Z-7 Mini Excavator Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX25Z-7 mini excavator. Weighing 2691 kg, the DX25Z-7 is powered by the Kubota D1305 Stage V compliant diesel engine, delivering 18.5 kW (25 HP) […] Water Magazine · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Traditional models still ‘outperform AI’ for extreme weather forecasts Computer models that use artificial intelligence (AI) cannot forecast record-breaking weather as well as traditional... Carbon Brief · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news New GFA platform tracks eco legislation across Asia ‘GFA Policy Matrix: Asia’ is designed to map legislation related to textile sustainability across the region COPENHAGEN – Global Fashion […] Ecotextile News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news EA investigates ‘despicable’ dump at protected Leicestershire site MRW EA investigates ‘despicable’ dump at protected Leicestershire site Environmental regulators now assessing pollution at Cave’s Inn Pits after finding an estimated 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste on protected wetland EA investigates ‘despicable’ dump at protected Leicestershire site Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news MARKET ANALYSIS: Virgin polymer costs push recycled plastics prices up letsrecycle.com looks at the plastic market for the month of April. Plastics prices have increased across all film and bottle grades in April. As one industry source noted: “prices have come up a lot in April. There is good demand for material due to increases in oil prices and fears of shortages in virgin material, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Jaguar SUV Growth Drives Demand for Specialist Parts in the UK Market The UK automotive aftermarket is seeing a notable shift in demand patterns, particularly within the premium SUV segment. Jaguar’s modern lineup—especially the F-Pace and E-Pace—has contributed to increased demand for high-quality replacement components and specialist servicing. Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen Tire reports 8.7% year-on-year sales growth in Q1’26 Publishing its first quarter 2026 first-quarter financial results, which include revenue of KRW 838.3 billion and an operating profit of KRW 54.2 billion, Nexen Tire reported record quarterly revenue. Sales growth in the first quarter was driven by “strong performance in major markets such as Europe and North America”. In addition, the recent plant expansion in Europe reportedly improved produc… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Macpac partners with Valpak to develop carbon calculator tool THERMOFORMED packaging provider Macpac has teamed up with Valpak to develop a bespoke carbon calculator tool to help clients make informed decisions about packaging design whilst adhering to increasingly stringent regulations. Developed to provide clear, comparable LCA data, Macpac’s new carbon assessment solution compares the carbon footprints of many different types of packaging, including pl… Packaging Scotland · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Russian tyre sector downturn – Sibur exporting synthetic rubber to China According to an article published by TASS, low capacity utilisation within Russia’s tyre industry is significantly reducing domestic demand for synthetic rubber and forcing major petrochemicals producer Sibur to redirect much of its output to export markets. Sibur Management Board member and Executive Director Pavel Lyakhovich highlighted the scale of the contraction to the state-owned news age… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news PETA ‘sheep abuse’ investigation links farm to H&M Animal welfare group releases footage from a wool farm in South Africa which it claims has ties to H&M Group […] Ecotextile News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Analysis considers council impact from DRS and recycling reforms MRW Analysis considers council impact from DRS and recycling reforms Initiatives that will see fewer drinks containers handled by councils, aligning with flexible requirements, will impact financial considerations on service management Analysis considers council impact from DRS and recycling reforms Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Tropical forest loss drops 36% but fire threat grows Tropical rainforest loss fell sharply in 2025, driven largely by policy wins in Brazil, but overall deforestation remains dangerously high as climate-driven fires emerge as a rising global threat, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab, released on the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch platform. The world lost 4.3 […] Environment Journal · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Cawston Press announces partnership with England and Wales cricket team Cawston Press has announced a partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board, which is fronted by former England men’s star Steve Finn. The brand will provide all the drinks,… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Air pollution in early pregnancy linked to lower language scores Exposure to air pollution during the first three months of pregnancy is associated with lower language abilities in toddlers, while preterm infants appear particularly vulnerable to pollution’s impact on motor development, according to a new study. Researchers, led by King’s College London, studied 498 mother-child pairs from Greater London, using modelled air pollution data based […] Air Quality News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Pulse secures £52.5m for UK synchronous condenser project, expands BESS pipeline Pulse Clean Energy has secured a £52.5 million financing package for its Upper Boat synchronous condenser project in South Wales, in a deal backed by NORD/LB and described as one of the largest single-asset transactions of its kind in the UK.The funding will support construction of the Upper Boat facility while releasing capital for reinvestment… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Shein touts supply chain wages amid scrutiny Ultra fast fashion giant claims most supply chain workers earn at least a local living wage in new study conducted […] Ecotextile News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Construction robotics firm All3 scores £18.5m seed round All3, a company developing robotic tools for the construction industry, has secured a $25m (£18.5m) seed investment. The group has built technologies to work across the construction sector, including an autonomous legged robot (pictured) for on-site assembly, AI design software and robotic factories that produce custom components. The company is based across Europe with locations […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Premium mix supports growth – Kumho Tire posts double-digit margin in Q1 2026 Kumho Tire has reported a solid start to 2026, achieving first-quarter consolidated revenue of KRW 1.1678 trillion (£583.9 million / US$794.1 million) and operating profit of KRW 147 billion (£73.5 million / $100.0 million). This represents a year-on-year revenue increase of around 3.5 per cent, while operating profit edged up by approximately 0.3 per cent. The company’s operating margin improv… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Carlsberg posts solid Q1 and forecasts positive outlook Global drinks manufacturer Carlsberg reported a strong first quarter with organic revenue increasing by 3.6 per cent to approximately £2.3bn. The brand’s reported revenue growth was 3 per cent to… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news EU CBAM certificate costs and April deadlines The EU has published its first CBAM certificate price and introduced key April milestones for obligated businesses. Discover what the latest Authorised Declarant updates, certificate costs and supplier verification requirements mean for your future CBAM compliance strategy. Valpak · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news MAN TGM, TGS and TGX recall tyres identified Following the European and UK recalls of MAN TGM, TGS and TGX commercial vehicles due to tyre issues, Tyres & Accessories learnt that the tyres in question were Michelin products. However, the UK recall that revealed Michelin’s involvement didn’t specify which particular tyres are involved. Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Responding to Community Needs: The Commencement of HUBLINK with Halal Waste Group in Uganda We have a wealth of evidence demonstrating the positive impact of our Wastepreneur programme. A key driver of this success is our proactive approach—identifying and resolving challenges as soon as they arise to ensure consistent results. This is evidenced by our creation of the HUBLINK project in Uganda. At WasteAid, it is vital that our programmes serve the participants first and foremost. To … WasteAid · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Residual waste rate drops by 40kg per person since 2019: Defra MRW Residual waste rate drops by 40kg per person since 2019: Defra Latest data shows per capita residual waste in England fell from 575kg to 535kg in five years, with a 2030 target of 437kg Residual waste rate drops by 40kg per person since 2019: Defra Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Jayplas secures initial approval for food-grade recycled HDPE Jayplas has secured Advanced Novel Technology (ANT) status for its post-consumer recycled HDPE granulate, clearing a regulatory hurdle for its use in food contact packaging. The approval follows a formal review period between 20 March and 20 April 2026, during which no objections were raised. The development allows the company to begin commercial supply discussions … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Vipal VT520 tread gains 3PMSF accreditation Vipal Rubber reports that it is expanding its high-performance portfolio after its VT520 tread received the (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) winter weather certification. As well as being a visual identifier, the certification is the result of rigorous performance tests conducted by qualified laboratories, in compliance with the ECE R109 standard, which regulates the production of retreaded tyre… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Strengthening The Gambia’s Circular Economy: Insights from WasteAid’s Stakeholder Engagement We have huge plans to further strengthen and scale our programmes in the countries we work in, evidenced by our recent expansion of our S-ORGANIC project to a national level initiative. Our programmes are designed to be country context specific, to maximise their impact, therefore it is vital that we have multi-stakeholder engagement. On 15 April […] WasteAid · 29 Apr 2026