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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTSHighlights from the UK Budget as announced clearly all will need to be scrutinised. Set against a revision upwards of GDP growth to 0.8% this year followed by 2.00% forecast for 2013 and 2.7% in 2014 and against a revision downwards in Eurozone growth rates. Equally set against an expected inflation rate of 2.8%. Finally set against a backdrop of being on track to reduce government borrowing as committed. 1. Recognition that we need to put business back to work in the UK, measures include: a} Corporation tax to be cut to 22% by 2014 b} Investments in infrastructure in the North and in London with a national infrastructure plan. c} Boost in allowances to encourage new oil and gas reserves to be tapped in the North sea. d) Simplification in planning regulations e) Expansion of building fund which taken together with the new buy fund will help stimulate house building f) A wish to aid exports and double the amount the nation exports, look to export finance scheme to be expanded. g) More money for enterprise zones h) More favourable tax treatment of CHP which taken together with planning regulation simplification could enable an expansion of EFW. I} Simplification of NI and PAYE tax system coming 2. On personal taxation: a} recognition that child benefit proposal was flawed and ammedned so that tapers off for those earning more than 50k to nothing at £60k. b) Personal allowance increased to £9205 by April 2013. c} top rate cut to 45% 3. On duties: a) Fuel duty will rise by inflation but freezing of duty for hauliers. 4. On property: a) sharp increase in stamp duty for properties over £2m to 7% b) Imposition of very high tax on private dwellings placed in companies name to avoid stamp duty. 5. Packaging recycling targets: The Government will legislate later in 2012 for increased statutory packaging recycling targets from 2013 to 2017. Targets will increase annually by 3 per cent for aluminium, 5 per cent for plastic and 1 per cent for steel. Glass recycling targets will be split by end use. The full document is available at this link: |
BREAKING NEWS:
WTERT WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!
New website launched to present the facts on energy from waste PAFA is pleased to be supporting leading scientists and managers from industry in the launch of a new information source that aims to present the facts on EFW.
There is far too much emotion associated with planning issues associated with planning new energy from waste facilities.
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This will be held in the evening of Wednesday 16th May 2012 in The Churchill Room at the Houses of Parliament. There will be a Joint Meeting of the Films Group, Flexible Packaging Group and Thermoformers Group during the afternoon. Full details will be available shortly. |
BREAKING NEWS: Click on link below to see statement from the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Department of Business, Innovation and Skills regarding the Government's plans for a Green Investment Bank (GIB).
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Courtauld Commitment Progress Report |
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A copy of the consultation paper can be downloaded from the following website address: http://www.doeni.gov.uk/index/protecttheenvironment/waste.htm
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WRAP Mixed Plastics Loan Scheme. The Fund is for companies wishing to increase the capacity for sorting and processing mixed plastics packaging from the waste stream. Investments will be based on ‘soft’ loans between £50k and £1m with flexibility in repayments including a degree of state aid. please go to: 
Guide on industry training aims to improve training and skills across our sector: Go to 
European Safe Maintenance drive launches in Britain. It is estimated that between 25 and 30 per cent of all manufacturing industry deaths in Britain result from maintenance activity yet maintenance is integral to running a safe and reliable operation. That’s the message behind a new European initiative. For more information, visit the HSE Safe Maintenance website: 
This OECD Economic Outlook compares Consumer Expenditure, Capital Growth, Long-Term Interest Rates and Unemployment Levels across Europe - an invaluable research tool go to Members Area and click on Market Research tab
This report predicts rapid growth in US fresh produce packaging through shift to healthier foods (
PET recyclate pricing likely to remain strong as demand grows experts report go to Members Area and click on Market Research tab
Get up to date on Climate Change Agreement Consultation .. login then go to Members' Area and click on Climate Change tab ..
DEFRA Consultation on Producer Responsibility Read the consultation document - logon - go to members area and go to Climate Change
EuPIA Information Note on Swiss food contact materials legislation (packaging inks) which has potential impact on packaging/converting industry - logon - go to members area and go to Quality Standards
Interest Free Loans!!! This Carbon Trust presentation to PAFA details the loans available to help cut energy bills by replacing old energy-intensive equipment. Login then go to Members' Section and go to Carbon Trust Loans tab...
National Standards for Sustainable Business. Login - go to Members section and go to Sustainable Business Practice tab .....
Sustainability guidelines for its suppliers. PAFA members can download them in full. Login to Members' Area and click on Retailer Information
Report shows that 30% of UK carbon footprint is from food chain. PAFA members should login to members area and click on Climate Change for information and the download link.
READ THE LATEST FROM THE UK PLASTICS 2020 CHALLENGE