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Industry news Nearly 19,000 homes progress following water infrastructure agreement Almost 19,000 homes across East Anglia, Lincolnshire and parts of the Home Counties could move closer to delivery following an agreement between the UK Government’s Water Delivery Taskforce and Anglian […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news NRW says fresh evidence shows River Wye recovery is achievable with action across the catchment Natural Resouces Wales (NRW) says that two new reports set out fresh evidence on key aspects of the River Wye’s ecology, highlighting both ongoing pressures and clear opportunities to improve […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Affinity Water publishes 2026 annual results as AMP8 delivery begins Affinity Water has published its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2026, marking the company’s first full reporting period within Asset Management Plan 8 (AMP8), the water sector’s […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Risk of water scarcity in the east of the Scotland remains Abstractors are being urged to plan ahead as the risk of water scarcity across the east of Scotland remains. The latest weekly water scarcity report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows Findhorn has reached Moderate Scarcity with […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Blueprint for a climate-resilient ocean future: Orkney Islands research points a way forward A major UK research project has brought together researchers and ocean practitioners to develop practical steps which marine planners and local communities can take to protect both nature and livelihoods. […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news IPFRA expands executive board with appointments from CARO Group and Flood Technology Group The International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Executive Board. Dave Lowe, Managing Director of CARO Group, and Simon Gilliland, CEO […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Yorkshire Water working in partnership to increase biodiversity on the region’s moors As it enters a new period of funding for moorland restoration, Yorkshire Water is financing a scientific study into the spread of one of moorland’s most dominant plant species. An […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Rubber & Tire industry in Numbers - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Last Mile secures major multi-utility contract for landmark 6500 home airfield redevelopment UKPS, now Last Mile, was appointed by Urban & Civic Plc to design, build, and manage utility services at Waterbeach. This includes one of the UK’s single largest water network […] Water Magazine · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news The app has spoken: £3 drinks! - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Evocative photos of Canadian Arctic win New Scientist Editors Award Natalya Saprunova's photo series exploring coastal erosion and permafrost thaw across Inuvialuit territories in Canada has won the New Scientist Editors Award at the Earth Photo 2026 competition New Scientist — Environment · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Solar on the frontline in Ukraine - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news BBC Inside Science The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition. BBC News — Science & Environment · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Reform UK MP calls for EA action over odour complaints from Viridor’s Runcorn plant - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news 48,500t/yr Worcestershire biomethane plant approved - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Primark doubles its presence in Romania: Fifth store opens in Craiova at Electroputere Mall - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Robotics & Automation - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news IntraLogisteX - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news MHW Magazine June 2026 - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news MHW Magazine - April 2026 - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news MHW Magazine December 2025 - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news June heatwave may have killed around 20,000 people in Europe It will be some months before the true toll of Europe's worst-ever heatwave is confirmed, but researchers can estimate a death count based on how many people died in Europe during previous hot periods New Scientist — Environment · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Pirelli takes 24.99% stake in RIDEsense to strengthen Cyber Tyre software Pirelli has acquired a 24.99 per cent stake in RIDEsense, a University of Naples Federico II and MegaRide Group spin-out, as part of a software collaboration aimed at expanding the capabilities of its Cyber Tyre ecosystem. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Great Central Plastics opens its second facility The new facility offers a clean, controlled environment for post-moulding operations outside of the main site. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Pirelli prepares for Norisring tyre test in DTM round four Pirelli says tyre management will be decisive as the DTM heads to the Norisring for the fourth round of the 2026 season from 3 to 5 July. Races seven and eight of the 16-race campaign take place on Germany’s only street circuit, a 2.162-kilometre layout in central Nuremberg featuring just four corners. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine EVO2 gains Auto Bild and TÜV SÜD approvals Sailun’s Ice Blazer Alpine EVO2 winter tyre has received independent recognition from both Auto Bild and TÜV SÜD, with the two approvals underlining the tyre maker’s “smart performance” positioning in the European winter segment. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news British Glass demands urgent Government action on pEPR - Glass International Glass International · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news GSF reports 25 per cent revenue growth in H1 2026 GSF Car Parts says it has delivered 25.1 per cent year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2026, continuing a period of rapid expansion for the UK motor factor. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news EU Parliament backs new rules to make vehicles easier to recycle and reuse The European Parliament has approved its position on new EU rules aimed at making vehicles more circular throughout their entire lifecycle, from design and production to end-of-life treatment and recycling. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news e-jobsheet reaches 2,200 individual subscribed technicians in UK and Ireland 2,200 technicians are now using e-jobsheet in the UK and Republic of Ireland. MobileIT Apps (mIT@), the company behind e-jobsheet and management platform TiDaeX said the number had been recently boosted by new subscriptions initiated with four new dealers in June 2026. 115 individual dealers are now using TiDaeX, a number that spans standalone users, integrated users linked to stock and billing… Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Point S backs Citroën Racing at Shanghai E-Prix Point S has announced a sponsorship agreement with Citroën Racing for the Formula E Shanghai E-Prix, taking place on 4-5 July 2026, as the independent tyre dealer and car maintenance network looks to build brand awareness in China and across Asia. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Groundbreaking for Longmarch Egypt plant On 17 June, Chaoyang Longmarch Tyre Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The facility within the TEDA Egypt industrial development area will occupy around 200,000 square metres and involves total investment of around US$190 million. The project is expected to create around 1,500 direct jobs. Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Alsym and Erity target diesel displacement in mining with 9GWh sodium-ion battery partnership US sodium-ion battery developer Alsym Energy has signed a 9GWh strategic partnership with Australian mining services company Erity to deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS) across mining operations, targeting one of the world's most energy-intensive industrial sectors.The companies have signed a Strategic Relationship Agreement (SRA) to jointly identify, develop and deliver battery energy… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Doctors march on Westminster to call for new Clean Air Act Doctors, clinicians and health campaigners have gathered in Parliament Square today (2nd July) to call for a new Clean Air Act, urging the Government to introduce legislation that better reflects the modern health risks posed by air pollution. The action comes ahead of the 70th anniversary of the original Clean Air Act, which was introduced […] Air Quality News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Thirst rebrands Tennent’s with Tops line Design agency Thirst has partnered with iconic Scottish lager Tennent’s, repositioning the brand visual identity for a new generation. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Kerr’s Tyres appoints Doherty as managing director Kerr’s Tyres & Auto has appointed Liam Doherty as managing director of Kerr’s Tyres Ireland. The expanding retailer called the appointment “a significant milestone.” It added that the appointment would “strengthen our operations and accelerate our growth across the Irish market.” The company is expanding quickly in the British Isles, with recent acquisitions including Farmer Autocare and Wells … Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news EU adopts ‘mass balance’ for calculating recycled plastic content MRW EU adopts ‘mass balance’ for calculating recycled plastic content European authorities to implement new rules for measuring chemically recycled plastics under Single-Use Plastics Directive EU adopts ‘mass balance’ for calculating recycled plastic content Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news British Glass demands urgent Government action after MPs warn pEPR threatens UK glass manufacturing British Glass demands urgent Government action after MPs warn pEPR threatens UK glass manufacturing RachaelBridgland Thu, 02/07/2026 - 15:40 British Glass · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Sector’s 2025/26 work-related fatality rates ‘above UK average’ MRW Sector’s 2025/26 work-related fatality rates ‘above UK average’ Latest findings from national safety regulator finds that the rate of workplace injuries over 12-month reporting period amounted to 5.47 deaths per 100,000 people Sector’s 2025/26 work-related fatality rates ‘above UK average’ Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Zenith to build Egypt tyre steel & cord plant According to a statement published by the Cabinet of Egypt, Zhongtian Group Co., Ltd. (ZTT Group) intends to invest US$300 million in a “tyre-industry component project” led by its subsidiary, Zenith Steel Group. The project will result in an approximately 320,000 square metre production facility within the Sokhna Industrial Zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). Tyrepress · 2 Jul 2026