Binman reveals item that stops your recycling being collected
A binman has issued a vital warning that placing carrier bags in your home recycling could see your entire bin rejected. Learn the simple rules to ensure your waste is taken away.
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Student's 277-litre Pepsi Max habit goes viral
An 18-year-old from Lincolnshire reveals she consumed over 277 litres of Pepsi Max in 2025, sparking a huge online reaction and even catching the brand's attention. Discover her story.
Student drank 277 litres of Pepsi Max in a year
Jasmine Edwards, 18, consumed over 762 cans of Pepsi Max in 2025. Her viral TikTok confession sparked shock and a surprise gift from the brand. Discover her story.
M&S £30 perfume set hailed as 'expensive smelling' bargain
Shoppers are snapping up the M&S Discover Eau de Parfum Intense gift set, with four 30ml bottles for £29.50. The set lets you try bestselling scents like Soft Iris and Pink Pepper for just £7.38 per bottle. Discover the reviews and find out where to buy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5-year sentence for queue-jump killer sparks justice row
Demiesh Williams jailed for 5 years after killing father Andrew Clark in a Sainsbury's queue. Shadow Justice Secretary brands sentence 'paltry' and vows to appeal. Read the full story.
Gen Z's 'Soft Saving' Trend: Flexible Finance
Discover how Gen Z is redefining savings with 'soft saving', a flexible approach that prioritises lifestyle and mental wellbeing while building financial security. Learn the strategies and risks.
Billie Eilish's Surprising Holiday Party Look Revealed
Billie Eilish surprised fans with a sultry holiday snapshot, ditching her signature baggy style. The singer, 23, shared a playful photo from a festive gathering just days before her 24th birthday. Read more about her fashion evolution.
Double Soft-Serve Hack For Just Over £1 Goes Viral
An Australian content creator's simple request for two soft serves in one cone at McDonald's and Hungry Jack's has sparked a viral trend. Discover the genius hack for an oversized dessert.
Sugar Tax Extended to Milkshakes and Lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now include pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to combat childhood obesity. The move aims to cut millions of daily calories from the nation's diet.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces sugar tax expansion to milk-based drinks to combat childhood obesity. Manufacturers have until 2028 to reformulate products or face charges.
Sugar Tax Expanded to Include Milkshakes and Lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now cover pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to combat childhood obesity. Learn how this policy change aims to cut millions of daily calories.
Sugar Tax Expanded to Include Milkshakes and Lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now cover pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to combat childhood obesity. Learn how this policy change aims to cut millions of daily calories.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
UK government expands sugar tax to include milkshakes and pre-packaged lattes from 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces tougher measures.
New sugar tax on milkshakes to fight child obesity
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces extending the sugar tax to milkshakes, aiming to cut child obesity and tooth decay. A key step in Labour's child health strategy.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
Labour confirms sugar tax extension to pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees, aiming to tackle child obesity and raise £100m annually. Find out how it affects you.
Labour extends sugar tax to milkshakes and lattes
Labour is scrapping the sugar tax exemption for pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees in a new obesity crackdown. The move could raise £100m annually. Discover how it affects you.
Sugar Tax Expanded to Target Milkshakes and Lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to lower the sugar tax threshold, targeting milkshakes and pre-packaged coffees from 2028 to combat childhood obesity.
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