by stefanie | Jan 11, 2019 | Around the Industry
With the 29th of March 2019 rapidly approaching – the date when the UK is scheduled to leave the EU – the possibility of ‘no deal’ could result in renewed “volatility” for the pound. As a new blog by Xe explains, the UK parliamentary vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal...
by stefanie | Jan 10, 2019 | Around the Industry
In a bid to combat climate change and boost sustainability, European environment ministers have put forward new proposals promoting the right to repair. As the BBC reports, these proposals are designed to “force manufacturers to make goods that last longer and are...
by stefanie | Dec 13, 2018 | Around the Industry
At a recent LARAC conference held in Nottingham, a new policy on waste and recycling developed by DEFRA and the UK government was unveiled by DEFRA’s Chris Preston. Although the strategy could not be revealed in its entirety as it will not be published until the end...
by stefanie | Nov 7, 2018 | Around the Industry
The RECYCLEDCONTENT.EU coalition has announced the release of a signed joint statement calling for the European Council to support binding recycled content targets for beverage bottles. The coalition states that it is urging the Council to support the binding target...
by stefanie | Oct 9, 2018 | World Focus
HMRC has sent out a letter offering “advice and guidance” regarding Brexit, what it will mean for UK businesses, and how they can prepare. As the letter explains, the UK will be leaving the EU at 11pm on 29 March 2019. The UK has reached an agreement with the EU “on...
