New 4-bin recycling rules start March 31 with £400 fines
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
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Tiny UK island with 3 residents seeks new workers
Bardsey Island, a remote Welsh isle with only three permanent residents, is recruiting for three unique roles. Live and work in Europe's first dark sky sanctuary. Apply now for a life-changing opportunity.
Sydney Council's Holiday Bin Collection Sparks Demand for Change
Liverpool City Council's extra yellow bin collection over Christmas wins public approval, but residents argue the popular recycling scheme should be permanent. Discover the local reaction and the council's cost-based response.
US skilled trade crisis: 5,000 six-figure jobs unfilled
Ford CEO warns of a severe shortage of skilled blue-collar workers, with high-paying mechanic roles going vacant despite salaries up to $160,000. Discover the barriers and opportunities.
Six-Figure Blue-Collar Jobs Crisis in US
Ford CEO warns of a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles paying up to $120k unfilled. Discover why the workforce can't meet demand.
Next hikes profit forecast but warns of jobs market impact
Next has upgraded its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected Christmas trading. However, the retailer warns of a significant slowdown ahead due to UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
Binman warns crisp packets could get your recycling rejected
A binman reveals why crisp packets can't go in household recycling, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to recycle them correctly and avoid contamination.
New 2026 Laws: Bins, Renters' Rights & Travel Fees
A major set of new laws takes effect in 2026, impacting recycling, renting, employment and travel to Europe. Here's how the changes will affect you.
England's New Bin Collection Rules Start April 2026
A major shake-up of household bin collections is coming to England in 2026. Discover the new 'Simpler Recycling' rules, weekly food waste collections, and what the four-stream system means for you.
UK Becomes Europe's Hybrid Work Capital
Britain leads Europe in hybrid work roles, with 42% of job ads offering home-working. Discover how this trend is reshaping the UK's employment landscape and the battle for talent.
5 Ways to Tackle Your Post-Holiday Waste
Stuck with festive clutter? Discover creative UK-focused solutions for gift wrap, Christmas trees, and leftovers to reduce landfill waste and start your new year organised.
2026 UK Laws: New Bin Rules, Travel Fees & DWP Powers
A comprehensive guide to the major new UK laws taking effect in 2026, covering travel fees, four-bin recycling, junk food ad bans, and enhanced DWP fraud powers. Stay informed.
Christmas Recycling Rules: Avoid £200 Fines
UK households risk hefty fines for incorrect festive waste disposal. Learn what you can and can't recycle this Christmas to avoid penalties and reduce environmental impact.
47m sweet tubs create UK Christmas plastic waste mountain
Brits will eat 47 million tubs of sweets this Christmas, creating a huge plastic waste problem. Greene King's Tub2Pub scheme offers a recycling solution. Find out how to dispose of yours correctly.
Christmas recycling warning: Use the 'scrunch test' for paper
A St Helens bin man warns not all festive wrapping is recyclable. Learn the simple 'scrunch test' and council rules to avoid contaminating recycling this Christmas.
Bin man's crucial Christmas recycling advice for wrapping paper
A refuse collector's vital TikTok tip reveals why festive wrapping paper often can't be recycled. Learn how to avoid contaminating your recycling and check your local council rules.
Family's recycling hacks save £2,000+ a year
A Greater Manchester family named Britain's top 'binfluencers' reveals how simple household swaps saved them thousands and helped the planet. Get their essential Christmas recycling tips.
Four bins mandatory for English homes from 2026
New Simpler Recycling rules require every household in England to sort waste into four separate bins by March 2026, ending the postcode lottery. Find out what you need to know.
10-Second Christmas Recycling Test To Save Your Bins
A simple 'scrunch test' for wrapping paper and gift bags can prevent tonnes of UK recycling from going to landfill this Christmas. Learn the easy rule to follow.
India's battery recycling drive promises jobs and clean energy
India's burgeoning battery recycling sector could create 100,000 jobs and a $9bn industry, reducing reliance on imported critical minerals for its clean energy transition. Discover the challenges and opportunities.
US Job Market Stalls, But Key Sectors Promise Future Growth
The US job market feels stalled with 7.4 million unemployed, but new data reveals a decade of growth ahead in healthcare, AI, and clean energy. Discover the top 10 fastest-growing roles.
5,400 New Jobs Possible If UK Stops Plastic Exports
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m economic value annually by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Campaigners urge closing export loophole.
Unimetals liquidation puts 650+ UK jobs at risk
Over 650 UK jobs are in jeopardy after scrap metal firm Unimetals filed for compulsory liquidation. The company failed to find a buyer after struggling with market pressures.
650 jobs at risk as UK metals recycler enters liquidation
Unimetals Recycling, one of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs in jeopardy. Discover the full story and implications for the UK's steel supply chain.
Teens still gender-stereotype construction and childcare jobs
New research shows 72% of British teenagers view careers like construction and childcare as gender-specific, despite parental support for breaking norms. Discover the findings and the call for change.
UK holiday hiring hits lowest level since 2008 crisis
UK retailers slash seasonal hiring by 40% as Trump tariffs and automation bite. Discover why your Christmas job search just got tougher and prices are rising.
Global E-Waste Hits 62 Million Tonnes Annually
The world produces 62 million tonnes of e-waste yearly, set to hit 82 million by 2030. Discover how to securely recycle your old devices and combat this growing environmental threat.
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.
Ford's $120K Mechanic Jobs Remain Unfilled
Ford CEO reveals a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles offering $120,000 salaries going unfilled due to a lack of trained workers in the US. Discover the wider crisis.
Cruise Ship Salaries: The Shocking Truth Revealed
An exclusive investigation reveals the surprising reality of cruise ship employment - from eye-watering earnings for entertainers to the challenging conditions faced by cabin crew.
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