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UK secures ‘landmark’ trade deal with India

UK secures ‘landmark’ trade deal with India

By Gwen Ridler

The UK has secured a ‘landmark’ free trade agreement (FTA) with India that could bring billions of pounds to the economy, boost wages and deliver on the government’s ‘Plan for Change’.

UK DMO appointed to administrate UK deposit return schemes

UK DMO appointed to administrate UK deposit return schemes

By Gwen Ridler

UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has been appointed as operator of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland’s new deposit return schemes (DRSs) for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers.

Industry reacts to drinks sugar tax

Industry reacts to drinks sugar tax

By Bethan Grylls

Sugar tax on soft drinks may extend to ready-to-drink lattes and milkshakes in the future, with the potential for the threshold also to be lowered.