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02/04/2025

A waste packaging tax which comes into effect from April 1st is not going to improve the UK’s recycling rates but will damage British businesses – warns the drinks trade.

In February the Wine and Spirit Trade Association joined forces with the UK’s leading drinks trade associations to write to Government to express their “significant” concerns regarding the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR).

However, despite calls for the scheme to be delayed to resolve confusion over separating commercial waste (collected by private contractors) and household waste and to allow businesses to plan for the expected eye wateringly high fees, the scheme has gone live.

Drinks producers and retailers across the UK are frustrated that DEFRA has refused to delay even though it has acknowledged there are still major issues with the scheme and only last week admitted it won’t improve recycling.

A waste packaging tax which comes into effect from April 1st is not going to improve the UK’s recycling rates but will damage British businesses – warns the drinks trade. In February the Wine and Spirit Trade Association joined forces with the UK’s leading drinks trade associations to write to...

07/02/2025

Social care’s top talent has been celebrated as dementia specialist Belong rolled out the red carpet for colleagues at its annual Champion Awards, recognising the best of the best amongst its villages and community care teams from across the region.

Twelve accolades were handed out at the dazzling ceremony to its teams and volunteers from across the North West and West Midlands for exceptional performances supporting older people to live active and fulfilling lives.

06/11/2024

Ray, a resident at Hickathrift House, had an incredible career in the Norfolk Police Force and always wanted to return to his favourite station, so staff at the home made his wish a reality by arranging a visit to Downham Market Police Station hosted by PCs Iain and Chris from the local policing team.

Ray has lived at Hickathrift House for almost a year and is beloved by staff and residents alike. Staff at the home were delighted to be a part of making his dream come true, as they knew how much it meant to him. Ray’s daughter and granddaughter also attended the trip as they wanted to be there to see the smile on Ray’s face when his dream was achieved.

Staff found out about Ray’s career when he first arrived at Hickathrift and through conversations with Ray and his family, it was clear how important this visit was to him.

Ray, a resident at Hickathrift House, had an incredible career in the Norfolk Police Force and always wanted to return to his favourite station, so staff at the