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Mixed reaction continues to emerge following the Government’s Budget, laid out by Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey.

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An evaluation of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) has found increased use of recycled content, a reduction in packaging waste and lower associated greenhouse gas emissions since the measure was introduced in 2022. 

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Rainbow Rubbish Removals is asking the public to check which household waste is thrown in which particular bin ahead of the first Halloween since England’s new collection rules took effect.

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Exchange for Change has recently confirmed that contracts for waste collection and processing under the Welsh Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) have yet to be awarded, despite the planned UK-wide launch in October 2027.

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Packaging machinery supplier Autopack has installed a second, higher-speed sauce packaging line for P&B (Foods), with a capacity of up to 200 bottles per minute.

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US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes
The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state.
Dry and chilly start to November after wet but sunny October
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Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.