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Fashion Value Chain
03-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Bharat Recycling Show 2025 to Advance Circular Economy
Media Fusion and Crain Communications have announced the launch of Bharat Recycling Show 2025, India's premier trade show and conference dedicated to commodity recycling. Scheduled for November 13–15 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, the event aims to unite policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to accelerate progress in recycling technology and circular economy practices. In a strategic move, the show will be co-located with the 2nd edition of Plastics Recycling Show India, creating a comprehensive showcase across multiple sectors and promoting cross-industry collaborations. Mr. Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion, noted, 'India's waste management sector is projected to hit USD 18.40 billion by 2030, yet only 30% of recyclable waste is currently processed. This platform will unlock vast untapped potential by facilitating dialogue, innovation, and policy synergy.' The exhibition will cover a diverse array of recycling streams including: Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous like iron, copper, aluminum, gold) E-waste Battery disposal and reuse End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) Tyres Paper and packaging Construction & demolition waste Wood Textile recycling Leading associations like ILZDA and MTLEXS are supporting the event, which will feature major global and Indian players such as LAMACART, Forest Resources, and Power Hydrotech. Mr. Matthew Barber, Global Events Director, Crain Communications, highlighted, 'As India's recycling industry gains global momentum, Bharat Recycling Show 2025 provides a timely, holistic platform for breakthrough solutions, regulatory engagement, and industry transformation.' A high-level conference alongside the exhibition will delve into circular economy strategies, sustainable packaging, tech innovations, and regulatory frameworks—reinforcing India's shift toward an eco-conscious recycling ecosystem.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Spending Review criticised by Tory police leaders
Three Conservative Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in the south of England have criticised the chancellor's long-term spending plans. Rachel Reeves announced on Wednesday that police funding would rise by 2.3% a year to fund 13,000 more neighbourhood officers. But Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber and Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Donna Jones said the increase was funded by an assumed increase in council tax, while Dorset PCC David Sidwick said policing was at risk without "significant investment". Reeves told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme she did not "accept" the need for cuts to police jobs. Reeves' comments were in response to Labour's London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan saying the Spending Review would lead to cuts to frontline policing. Police budgets are made up of funding from both central government and a portion of council tax called the police precept. PCCs can raise this precept by £14 a year for a Band D council tax bill without having to have a referendum. This is in addition to a 5% general rise. "When they talk about spending power, that's predicated on me increasing council tax by £14 every year for the next three years on local taxpayers," said Barber. "The chancellor says no tax rise is needed to fund her spending plans [but] she's simply passing the buck from one place to another, and taxpayers end up picking up the bill." Jones said the plan to increase neighbourhood policing by 13,000 officers was "now merely a pipe dream". "What it is going to mean is that smaller police forces across the country will probably be forced to reduce their head count for police officers, and probably entirely get rid of police community support officers," she said. Sidwick said Dorset residents "already pay over and above what other areas do for their police force" because rurality and seasonality were not considered in the funding formula. "That is not right," he said. "I understand there are tough decisions the government must make - we've had to make many in Dorset due to years of underfunding - but it is clear that serious and very real concerns from all corners of policing have once again not been heeded by those in power." A Home Office spokesperson said: "We are committed to ensuring that police forces have the resources they need to keep our streets safe. "Council tax levels are a local decision, and elected police and crime commissioners will consider the appropriate level for their local priorities. "Further details for next year will be set out in the autumn as part of the annual police funding settlement." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review? Justice system starved of money, police leaders say Hampshire PCC Thames Valley PCC Dorset PCC
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Spending Review criticised by Tory police leaders in south
Three Conservative Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in the south of England have criticised the chancellor's long-term spending Reeves announced on Wednesday that police funding would rise by 2.3% a year to fund 13,000 more neighbourhood Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber and Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Donna Jones said the increase was funded by an assumed increase in council tax, while Dorset PCC David Sidwick said policing was at risk without "significant investment".Reeves told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme she did not "accept" the need for cuts to police jobs. Reeves' comments were in response to Labour's London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan saying the Spending Review would lead to cuts to frontline policing. Police budgets are made up of funding from both central government and a portion of council tax called the police can raise this precept by £14 a year for a Band D council tax bill without having to have a referendum. This is in addition to a 5% general rise."When they talk about spending power, that's predicated on me increasing council tax by £14 every year for the next three years on local taxpayers," said Barber."The chancellor says no tax rise is needed to fund her spending plans [but] she's simply passing the buck from one place to another, and taxpayers end up picking up the bill." 'Tough decisions' Jones said the plan to increase neighbourhood policing by 13,000 officers was "now merely a pipe dream"."What it is going to mean is that smaller police forces across the country will probably be forced to reduce their head count for police officers, and probably entirely get rid of police community support officers," she said Dorset residents "already pay over and above what other areas do for their police force" because rurality and seasonality were not considered in the funding formula."That is not right," he said."I understand there are tough decisions the government must make - we've had to make many in Dorset due to years of underfunding - but it is clear that serious and very real concerns from all corners of policing have once again not been heeded by those in power."The Home Office has been approached for comment. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Justice system starved of money, police leaders say
Public safety is at risk because the justice system is starved of resources, two police and crime commissioners (PCCs) have Donna Jones and Thames Valley counterpart Matthew Barber said the government's Spending Review on Wednesday should address "chronic underfunding" of the Ministry of Conservative PCCs said cuts had led to "clogged" courts, collapsed legal cases and overstretched services to manage offenders in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the government had already invested in prison-building and probation services, as well as increasing sitting days at crown courts. The PCCs, who oversee police forces in their areas, said the "buckling" justice system had "left victims in limbo".In an online statement, they wrote: "Officers are working tirelessly to arrest dangerous individuals."Too many of these cases are falling apart because courts are clogged, evidence is lost, or legal processes fail due to under-resourcing."Releasing thousands of prisoners early and proposing lighter sentences in the community may relieve pressure, but only if community supervision, rehabilitation services and offender management teams are properly funded. "Where rehabilitation is right, it must be resourced and monitored. At the moment, neither is happening to the standard the public expects." The commissioners said 16,231 prisoners were released early in 2024 under the government's plan to ease overcrowding in number of court cases awaiting trial nearly doubled in five years to 73,105 cases in September 2024, they MoJ said: "This government inherited a justice system in crisis, but we are gripping the situation and have taken immediate action."We've confirmed plans to invest £4.7bn more in prison building to make sure the public are never again put at risk by running out of prison places."This is backed by a boost of up to £700m a year by 2028-29 for probation services, and a record allocation of crown court sitting days to tackle the backlog and deliver swifter justice for victims."In a separate statement, Dorset PCC David Sidwick urged the government to change the police National Funding Formula, which he said left his county "continually at the bottom of the list".The Conservative said: "Currently, Dorset receives the second lowest amount of police grant funding of any force in England and Wales."The Home Office has been approached for comment on the funding system. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Speed camera calls for 20mph Morell Avenue in Oxford
Speed cameras should be introduced to enforce a 20mph limit on a residential street following a two-car crash, campaigners have a letter, councillors, residents and road safety groups called on the police, local authority and MP Anneliese Dodds to help implement the measure on Morell Avenue in people were taken to hospital after a BMW crashed into a taxi on and crime commissioner (PCC) Matthew Barber said improving road safety "requires a multifaceted approach". There have been ongoing calls to introduce speed cameras on Morell Avenue, which have already been raised with the county council, according to the Local Democracy Reporting residents' letter said the road had repeatedly experienced "potentially life-threatening crashes" as a result of excessive crash damaged both vehicles and nearby walls, although no-one was seriously letter also asks Dodds, the Labour MP for Oxford East, to press for a change to the law to give councils greater financial incentives to install and maintain speed MP said she had raised the issue of speeding in east Oxford "repeatedly", including with the PCC and the county said: "It is a matter of grave concern that we have not had the level of enforcement needed in key areas – and the PCC is aware of my calls on this." Andrew Gant, cabinet member for transport on the county council, said he "shared residents' concerns", but the council was only responsible for maintaining cameras, enforcement was a matter for the Barber said he had "strengthened" collaboration with other agencies over road safety."Enhancing the enforcement capability of the police is crucial, as is designing safer roads and improving the emergency service response when incidents do occur, as this requires a multifaceted approach," he previously announced early-stage plans to roll out average speed cameras on the A420, with a view to expanding it to other roads in the region if successful. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
