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2026 Plastic Surgery Trends: Less is More

UK plastic surgeons predict a shift towards subtle, natural procedures in 2026, driven by celebrity influence and new tech. Discover the top trends and the risks of AI consultations.

McDonald's axes 'awful' eco-friendly coffee lids

McDonald's has scrapped its moulded fibre coffee lids following a wave of customer complaints. The fast-food giant has temporarily reverted to plastic while it searches for a better sustainable alternative. Read the full update here.

Waitrose Pioneers Invisible Milk Recycling Tags

Waitrose becomes the first UK supermarket to use invisible recycling tags on its milk bottles to track plastic packaging. Discover how this innovation aims to boost recycling rates.

Labour MP demands plain packaging for fireworks

Senior Labour MP Sarah Champion is calling for supermarket bosses to implement cigarette-style plain packaging for fireworks in a radical bid to prevent them being sold as entertainment products.

Trader Joe's sued over 'misleading' snack packaging

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's confronts class-action lawsuits in multiple US states alleging deceptive packaging practices on snack products, with consumers claiming they're getting 'far less' than advertised.

Morrisons ditches plastic packaging for cardboard

Morrisons supermarkets are making a significant environmental move by replacing plastic containers with cardboard across their egg ranges, removing millions of plastic packages annually.

UN Plastics Treaty in Crisis as Chair Steps Down

The global fight against plastic pollution faces major setback as UN treaty negotiations descend into chaos, prompting the resignation of chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso and putting crucial environmental agreement in jeopardy.

Wetherspoons raises prices amid energy and tax pressures

JD Wetherspoon announces price increases across its pubs as soaring energy costs and new packaging taxes squeeze profit margins, with chairman Tim Martin warning of challenging times ahead for the hospitality sector.

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