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Dr Alicia Chrysostomou, Academic, Consultant and Published Author, reminds us that we can’t accept as true the ‘facts’ we hear every day. We must dig further and question those everyday claims.

Student placements: An untapped solution for industry challenges

BPF Special Advisor – EPS & Innovation, Angela Fredericks, encourages businesses to offer student placements, highlighting them as a strategic opportunity to nurture future talent and strengthen the industry’s long-term competitiveness.

Natural Fiber Welding Inc teams up with Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners

The investment will help with operational execution, manufacturing scale, and product innovation.

Moulding our future minds

BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele visited Laurus Ryecroft’s Design & Technology (D&T) department, which has embarked on a polymer project in partnership with prea Ltd. This aims to introduce pupils to the world of plastics, exposing them to real-life applic

BP&R Jan/Feb 2026

The first issue of 2026 is out now, and tackles insights on recycling, packaging and injection moulding along with exclusive interviews. Explore it online here.

Croxsons unveils first British-made sparkling wine bottle

Glass packaging manufacturer Croxsons has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.

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Expac fuels growth plans with acquisition of MPM Consumer Products

Expac (Preston) has announced the acquisition of the former MPM Consumer Products company for an undisclosed fee, to support growth plans.

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Eco-Products expands its reach

Eco-Products is launching in the UK with its portfolio of reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging through sister company Vegware.

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Packaging Innovations 2026 | Kendon introduces coreless roll format for Multibake

Kendon Packaging Group has launched a new coreless roll format for its Multibake silicone greaseproof baking paper to be showcased at Packaging Innovations Birmingham on 11 -12 February.

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Plastics health impacts set to double by 2040

A new study by Lancet Planetary Health warns that adverse health effects of the global plastic system will more than double by 2040 if current trends continue.

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Takeaways from the millions of newly released files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein

There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m but McNeil loan off

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m.

'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails

The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.

Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published

The peer is accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.