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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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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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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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Between material costs, energy prices, supply chain disruption, and evolving regulations, the print and packaging industry is in the middle of a challenging time, according to London Packaging Week and Packaging Innovations organisers Easyfairs.

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The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has welcomed support for energy-intensive manufacturers, investment and the hospitality sector in the Budget, but has warned of the regulatory and commercial pressures facing the packaging supply chain. The confirmation that mandatory certification of mechanically recycled plastic will be introduced for Plastic Packaging Tax purposes from April 2030 is a ...

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Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
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The Papers: 'Rush to recover stolen $6bn' and 'War on wind farms'
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, makes Saturday's front pages.
Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain
The home secretary has faced opposition from within the government over plans to impose new rules on migrant workers already in the UK.
Verstappen and Lawson given grid penalties for Mexico practice collision
Max Verstappen accuses Liam Lawson of "not very smart behaviour" after the two collided in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
The prime minister says Britain must "face up to the past" for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but reparations are "not the right answer".