Plastic Packaging Tax takes effect
April 25, 2022
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The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) came into place on 1st April 2022 – here, the British Independent Retailers Consortium (bira) explains what you need to
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New Home for BCTF
April 20, 2022
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Show organiser, Kerrison Exhibitions, has announced a raft of new developments for next year’s BCTF, including a new home for the Harrogate event, the launch
BCTF 2022 Award Winners
April 20, 2022
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The 2022 BCTF Award winners were announced on Monday April 11 in an emotional ceremony that saw the amazing British craft community raise a glass
Golden Year Gifts launches in the UK
April 8, 2022
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New gift box business, Golden Year Gifts, has announced its UK launch. The company, which originates from the beautiful Cotswolds and is now based in
Green Stationery taken to the next level at Paperworld India
April 7, 2022
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Paperworld India is gearing up to bring the stationery industry together through its launch edition in May. International pen manufacturer Reynolds has confirmed participation in
UK consumers say no to single-use plastic
April 6, 2022
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New research* with UK consumers looking at the recyclability of the packaging of fashion items such as clothes, sunglasses and accessories bought online or by
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