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Aviva’s £3.7bn Acquisition of Direct Line Cleared by UK Regulator
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Aviva’s £3.7 billion takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group, paving the way for the creation of the country’s largest home and motor insurer.
Powerhand doubles VRS warranty to two years
Powerhand is pleased to announce that all models in its Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) range will now come with a standard two-year warranty, replacing the previous one-year coverage. This applies to units dispatched on or after 1 July 2025 in the UK.
Recycling Company Fined After Major Fire and Environmental Damage in South Wales
A South Wales recycling firm, S L Recycling Limited, has been fined £64,000 following a serious fire at its Penallta Industrial Estate plant in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. The fire, which occurred in September 2021, resulted in extensive environmental damage and highlighted critical failings in the company’s safety and waste management practices.
Altilium and recell.store announce launch of all battery index (ABI) to track UK end-of-life EV battery values
recell.store, the UK’s first online marketplace for used EV batteries and an Altilium company, recently announced the launch of the All Battery Index (ABI), the first dedicated benchmark index for the market value of end-of-life (EoL) electric vehicle battery packs.
Visitor Registration Opens for ESS Expo 2025 – The UK’s Premier Environmental Event
The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), one of the UK’s largest annual events for environmental innovation, collaboration, and policy, has announced that visitor registration is now open for its 2025 edition. The event will take place from 17–18 September at the NEC Birmingham.
LKQ and IAA Establish LKQ SYNETIQ Joint Venture
LONDON, United Kingdom – June 24, 2025 – LKQ and IAA, an RB Global company, today announced that LKQ’s European division, LKQ Europe, has entered into a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd, the UK’s leading vehicle parts, dismantling and vehicle-recycling specialist.
Stellantis UK opens new Parts Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port
Stellantis UK has officially opened its new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Ellesmere Port, supplying parts for 10 Stellantis brands* across the UK and Ireland.
Altilium Announces Plans For £30 Million Investment In Plymouth EV Battery Recycling Facility
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, today unveiled details of a planned £30m investment in the region’s clean technology infrastructure as the company welcomed representatives from Plymouth City Council and Devon County Council to the site of its new ACT 3 EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth.
Aviva Set to Finalise £3.7bn Direct Line Takeover Amid Watchdog Review
Aviva’s £3.7 billion acquisition of rival insurer Direct Line is on track to complete in early July, with the company expressing confidence in receiving regulatory clearance. Despite an ongoing probe by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the insurance giant is preparing for a court hearing to sanction the deal next month.
Global Car Recycling Day – 20th June 2025
The worldwide car industry has experienced huge changes in economic and environmental policies in the last twelve months. The need for Global Car Recycling Day not only remains relevant but utterly vital to the related industries’ long-term survival and the protection of our planet.
Andy Latham Appointed as Acting Chairman of the VRA
Andy Latham, founder of Salvage Wire, has been named Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA), succeeding Ray Kirk’s impactful tenure.
Silverlake Automotive Recycling: Inclusive Football Takes Centre Stage at St Mary’s Stadium
More than 300 spectators took to the stands at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday evening (June 10) as Hamble Club F.C.’s adults’ inclusive team took to the pitch in a spirited fundraising tournament against staff from Silverlake Automotive Recycling.
ESS Expo 2025 welcomes new CARS and MRE shows
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) is expanding with the additions of the Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) and the Metals Recycling Event (MRE). The two events join ESS Expo for the first time to provide a comprehensive view of the entire automotive parts lifecycle.
ELVES Meets and Exceeds Ireland’s Reuse, Recycling and Recovery Targets for a Sixth Year in a Row
ELVES, the producer compliance scheme for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Ireland, has successfully ensured that the ambitious EU ELV reuse and recovery targets of 85% and 95% have been achieved in Ireland for another year.