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Essential6 min read

What Is Plastic Packaging Tax?

A plain-English beginner's guide to PPT — what it is, whether it applies to you, rates, registration, and what HMRC expects.

BeginnerPPT Basics2025 RatesRegistration
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Essential10 min read

Plastic Packaging Tax: Records & Accounts Guide

Complete guide to the records and accounts you must keep for PPT. Learn exactly what HMRC requires, in plain language.

RecordsAccountsEvidenceCompliance
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New12 min read

5 PPT Mistakes That Trigger an HMRC Audit

The 5 most common Plastic Packaging Tax mistakes on HMRC's radar. Real examples, penalty figures, and how to protect your business.

HMRC AuditPenaltiesRiskCompliance
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New8 min read

April 2027 PPT Changes: What UK Businesses Need to Know

Two major rule changes arrive in April 2027 — factory scraps no longer count, chemical recycling gains recognition. Find out how to prepare now.

2027 ChangesChemical RecyclingFactory ScrapsAction Plan
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HMO Compliance Checklist

The 20-question pre-audit framework we use with clients — traffic-light scoring across 5 risk sections. Know your gaps before an inspector does.

20 QuestionsTraffic-Light ScoringGap IdentificationPre-Audit
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New9 min read

EPR Packaging: A Plain English Guide for UK Businesses

What EPR is, whether it applies to you, what you need to do, and the key dates you can't miss — explained simply. Includes 6 practical tips.

EPR Basics2026 DeadlinesFeesTips
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New7 min read

Outsourced Compliance Team

Outsourcing compliance vs hiring in-house — compare costs, see what's included, and discover how to get expert support from £299/month.

Cost SavingsExpert SupportFull ServiceMulti-Site
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New15 min read

Two-Thirds of UK Businesses Aren't Ready for Simpler Recycling

64% of businesses missed the 31 March 2025 deadline. Find out exactly what's required, why waste collectors are auditing bins, and how to get compliant in 60 days.

Readiness Check60-Day PlanFood WasteEnforcement
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Popular10 min read

Simpler Recycling for Businesses: Complete 2025 Guide

Full compliance guide covering deadlines, the 5 mandatory waste streams, penalties, food waste setup, and practical implementation steps.

Waste ComplianceDeadlinesFood WasteRegulations
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Essential15 min read

Waste & Packaging Documentation: The Complete UK Guide

Every document UK businesses and landlords are legally required to hold — Waste Transfer Notes, PPT records, EPR files, and HMO plans. What each is, why you need it, and the penalty for missing it.

WTNsPPT RecordsEPR FilesHMO DocumentationPenalties
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Essential10 min read

Waste Duty of Care: Complete UK Business Compliance Guide

Everything UK businesses need to know about Duty of Care — legal requirements, Waste Transfer Notes, carrier verification, and avoiding £300 penalties.

Legal RequirementsDocumentationPenaltiesWTN
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New18 min read

HMO Landlords Face £5,000 Fines Under New Recycling Rules

Simpler Recycling extends to all HMOs from 31 March 2026. Landlords are legally liable for tenant bin contamination — here's how to avoid fines and protect your licence.

HMO ComplianceSimpler Recycling£5K FinesLicence Risk
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New20 min read

Landlord Fly-Tipping Fines Hit Record Highs—How to Protect Yourself

1.15M fly-tipping incidents in 2023/24. Landlords face £600 fines for using unlicensed carriers — even if they didn't dump the waste. Check carriers, keep WTNs.

Fly-TippingCarrier LicenceWTN£600 Fine
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