• British Plastics & Rubber
  • Packaging News
  • BBC News
Billion SAS partners ENGEL
ENGEL has become the recommended supplier for new equipment purchases for Billion.
Zeus adds PET Sub-Lite Wall heat shrink to its portfolio
The solution is widely used in the manufacture of catheters.
Covestro joins the KOLLEKT research project
The project is dedicated to developing recyclable product concepts for automotive lighting, mechatronic and electronic components.
Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe invests €13M+ in a new French recycling unit
The facility will support manufacturers and equipment suppliers in the automotive industry.
Syensqo invests in aromatic polymers in India
By adding a new compounding line at the company’s facility in Panoli, Syensqo is set to double its current compounding capacity.

The Treasury has acknowledged industry concerns over the treatment under pEPR of packaging disposed of through commercial waste streams, including packaging used in pubs, according to the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA).

The post Treasury ‘acknowledges pEPR concerns’ over packaging entering commercial waste streams appeared first on Packaging News.

The Wasdell Group has recently completed the purchase of the former Indivior UK facility at Henry Boot Way, Hull. 

The post New Wasdell Group Hull facility to help support growth appeared first on Packaging News.

Nairn’s continuous focus on product development for domestic & international markets has kept the oat-based business growing through multiple generations of team members and their families, finds Waqas Qureshi.

The post EXCLUSIVE | Nairn’s keeps focus on recipe, sustainability and packaging appeared first on Packaging News.

Almost two-thirds (62%) of flexible plastic packaging received the lowest recyclability rating in 2025, potentially exposing producers to higher pEPR fees.

The post Two-thirds of flexible plastic packaging received lowest RAM recyclability rating appeared first on Packaging News.

Amcor has expanded its portfolio of refillable and refill packaging in different materials and formats for beauty and personal care products.

The post Amcor expands refillable and refill packaging portfolio appeared first on Packaging News.

Two arrested over suspected plot to target Jewish community
Two men were arrested over a suspected terrorist plot to target the Jewish community, police say.
Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall
The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.
Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.