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Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.

Industry news Confusion over e-bikes sparks safety drive More than eight in 10 Britons cannot tell the difference between a road-legal e-bike and an illegally modified one, according to new research released as the cycling industry launches a national safety trust mark aimed at restoring consumer confidence. Polling by YouGov found that 84% of people were not confident they could distinguish a legal […] Air Quality News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news FinOps Manager (AI & Token Economics Focus) - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news EPI urges SEND workforce investment to combat inequality - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Pricing shows new pragmatism as reality dawns for Scotch whisky - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news FDF fibre campaign reports vast improvement in servings The FDF today revealed its Action on Fibre campaign had seen big improvements in fibre across products such as bread, yoghurts and snacks The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Packaging Pact names Industry Expert Group chairs The UK Packaging Pact has named the industry figures who will Chair its five core Industry Expert Groups (IEG) to help deliver the Pact’s ambitious goals. Packaging News (UK) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Poll: Majority of UK public want to see equal action to cut emissions and adapt to climate impacts Research shows public wants the government and private sector to do more to combat both the causes and impacts of climate change, but uncovers confusion over terms such as 'adaptation' and 'mitigation' BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Cumberland Packaging selects Amtech software to support its UK packaging operations Amtech Software, a leading provider of AI-powered ERP, MES and CRM solutions for the label and packaging industries, has announced that Cumberland Packaging Ltd has selected Amtech's Encore ERP platform to manage and streamline its operations. Packaging News (UK) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Plants for a bright area - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Pure Data Centres Group signs Finland deal worth up to £6.4bn Hyperscale cloud and AI data centre platform Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC) has signed a deal worth up to £6.4bn to build an AI data centre in Seinäjoki, Finland. Designated SJK01, the full campus is set within 370 acres and targeted to support over 550MW of IT capacity for mass-scale AI and machine learning […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Pilot Crushtec launches compact mobile scalping screen UK press (GDELT archive) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news F-TEC – Developing the Next Generation of Forklift and Powered Access Engineers - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news LKQ SYNETIQ launches new A+ grade for recycled OE body panels LKQ SYNETIQ has launched A+, a new highest-spec grade for recycled OE body panels. Exclusively available to professional bodyshops, the fully stripped, corrosion-free panels are inspected to tighter criteria to deliver greater consistency, quality and repair predictability. ATF Professional · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Papa Johns UK achieves fourth busiest day ever after World Cup sales boost Saturday 11 July also marked Papa Johns UK’s second busiest Saturday to date The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Butlers’ fire pushes cheesemaker to first loss since 2012 Butlers lost a warehouse and hundreds of tonnes of cheese in a blaze in November 2023 The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news TN Group adds Lexmark drum chip reset support New i-PROG support enables aftermarket remanufacturers to reset the original Lexmark MS331 drum chip. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news RAM 2027: Key Changes for Packaging Producers On 1 July 2026, PackUK published RAM 2027, the latest update to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology used for Packaging EPR. The methodology determines how household packaging is assessed for recyclability and directly influences the Household Packaging Waste Disposal fees producers pay. Der Beitrag RAM 2027: Key Changes for Packaging Producers erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Canon combines AI with remanufacturing New A3 multifunction platform combines AI security features with expanded remanufactured product offerings. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Shrink sleeves the solution to can supply crisis, says Prism Geopolitical instability has caused a major supply shock in aluminium, resulting in limited access to printed cans, a source of significant concern for beverage manufacturers. Packaging News (UK) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Research and Innovation sets out five-year strategy - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Megain appoints Wang Yuanxue as CEO Geehy Microelectronics executive takes leadership role at printer chip developer and semiconductor specialist Megain. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Novo Nordisk signs pact to assess semaglutide implant - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news India fines HP over bid rigging Competition authority penalises HP India and resellers over anti-competitive conduct involving hardware and consumables. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Novo Nordisk signs pact to assess semaglutide implant - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Beyond Uptime: The 2026 Connected Retail Blueprint No customer praises a store for its Wi-Fi. But everyone notices when it stops working. A customer who was ready to buy becomes a customer who is ready to leave. Beyond Uptime is a new report from Retail Gazette and Gamma, built on interviews with retail specialists and data on payment failures, outages, and shopworker safety. What you’ll learn:... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news MM Packaging to invest further in apprenticeship programme MM Packaging Deeside has revealed a number of apprenticeship opportunities are available across the business. The firm is looking to recruit fresh talent for roles including engineering, finance, operations and estimating. MM’s apprenticeship programme combines practical experience with formal learning and is designed to support long-term career development. Supported by the BPIF, the three-yea… Packaging Scotland · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news el nino Archives - Just Style Just Style · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Treated Like Toddlers…sort of - Demolition News Demolition News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Rituals to revamp 1,500 boutiques in 30 working days Rituals Cosmetics is set to launch one of Europe’s largest retail transformations in August, renewing 1,500 boutiques across 30 countries with an investment of €40 million (£34.09 million). Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Climate analysis outlines vital council role in reuse and repair drive MRW Climate analysis outlines vital council role in reuse and repair drive Findings commissioned by UK climate watchdog expects authorities across England to help drive sustainable resource use through circular economy and vehicle electrification plans Climate analysis outlines vital council role in reuse and repair drive Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Tony’s Chocolonely launches a new Popcorn Crunch bar Tony’s Chocolonely is expanding its range with the launch of a new popcorn crunch bar, which will be part of its core 180g range. The new product will be available… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Acidic dyeing method for cotton and polyester New silicon-based dyeing process could enable one-bath colouring of cotton and polyester/cotton blends, while cutting water, energy and electricity use […] Ecotextile News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Tesco Express stores set to close early if England reaches final Tesco will close its Express stores early if the England football team reaches the World Cup final to allow colleagues to watch the match when it starts. The supermarket retailer… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news EU Deforestation Regulation: Leather, soybean seeds, and medicines given exemptions European Commission adopts final list of products to be covered by deforestation rules for companies importing to or selling in the EU from the end of this year BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news EU Deforestation Regulation: Leather, soybean seeds, and medicines given exemptions - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Welsh council chiefs welcome teacher pay consultation plan - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Lappí boosts Iberian footprint with Alempack acquisition - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news New Pakistan EPZ restrictions threaten textile recycling trade - Just Style Just Style · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Solar becomes EU’s largest power source for first time in June - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 14 Jul 2026