Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials that can do the job of conventional flexible plastics and improve recycling efficiency, is warning that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which came into effect in October 2025, could increase the annual grocery bill for the
In the UK over 4.7 million adults now vape daily¹, vaping has become increasingly normalised in our culture despite the measurable physical risks and mental health costs. Here Lee Hawker, Clinical Programs Director at The Cabin Group, Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Thailand and The
Three-year data shows dramatic increases in commercial energy theft The figures, covering confirmed energy theft cases over three consecutive financial years (2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25), reveal: Commercial Electricity Theft ■ Increased by 88% between 2022/23 and 2023/24 ■ Increased by a further 18% between 2023/24
Ten children from a Salford primary school are set to join the professional cast of an enchanting dance theatre production of classic fairytale Snow White on Valentine’s Day. The Years 2 and 3 pupils from Summerville Primary School in Irlam o’th’ Heights will take to
Sustainable refurbishment company, Better Green Living, has launched its newest Sustainability & Outreach Report and Manifesto as it targets a Net Zero Rated Carbon Footprint by the end of 2026. The report outlines steps that Better Green Group has taken to improve the environment and
Bite Back’s new poll survey, conducted in partnership with More in Common, shows strong public backing for tougher action to end junk food advertising aimed at children, with clear support for extending restrictions beyond TV and online. The polling finds that two in three adults
The Conversation looks to answer the biggest questions of the day from social justice to the climate crisis and from what it means to be human to our role in society, aiming to challenge assumptions and narratives outside of the mainstream political news agenda. The
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool is welcoming 2026 with a refined focus on wellbeing, value, and elevated indulgence. Inviting guests to reset and recharge with a series of exclusive early-year offers and luxury wellness experiences. To mark the start of the year, the hotel is introducing
A Salford opticians has raised £700 for a children’s autism charity thanks to the success of a Christmas raffle. Eyeline Opticians in Salford Shopping Centre held the raffle prior to the Christmas break, raising valuable funds for neighbours The A World UK. The Community Interest
As interiors continue to evolve, 2026 is shaping up to be the year the sofa truly takes centre stage. According to Sofa Club, homeowners are investing more thoughtfully in seating that delivers on comfort, longevity and style – moving away from rigid silhouettes and cool,