24 Jan 2022 --- The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned plastics companies are struggling with COVID-19-induced employee absences, which “could have a wider impact on the country’s economy if the situation does not improve.” BPF’s survey found 78% of companies have staff absences due to the pandemic, with an average of 8% of their workforce unable to work. Moreover, only 6% say Brexit has proved positive for their business.