Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Mrs M Scott v J C Frost (Holdings) Ltd: 6010762/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Storm overflows Information on storm overflow management and regulation. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Traveller caravan count: July 2025 Data from the count of Traveller caravans in England which took place in July 2025. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Input-output analysis tool: 2019 to 2023 The tool shows which industries are the most significant users of a selected product, and which products are required to make other goods and services in the UK economy. The tool contains data from 2019 to 2023. All the data in the tool are consistent with the Input Output analysis tables of that year. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2025/26, Aug to Oct Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, academic year 2025/26, August 2025 to October 2025 inclusive. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Northern Ireland LAC municipal waste management statistics 2024/25 annual report Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics 2024/25 annual report GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Regulating on-screen assessment Ofqual has consulted on its proposed approach to the regulation of on-screen assessment in GCSEs, AS and A levels. We are currently analysing responses to this consultation and will publish outcomes in due course. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses Government's first steer to the Trade Remedies Authority to make trade defence system simpler and faster for UK producers and manufacturers GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Targeted Support The government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are taking forward a proposal for a transformational new regime – targeted support – to improve the availability and affordability of help with financial decision-making. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Strategic steer to the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) This strategic steer sets out the government’s growth-focused priorities for the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Shoreline Management Plans - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Introducing our 2025–2030 circular economy strategy - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product stewardship accreditation - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government OEP reports on investigation into regulation of Combined Sewer Overflows - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government On-screen assessments in sessional high-stakes qualifications in England Opportunities and risks in the eyes of students and parents. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government GDA Step 2 of the GE Vernova Hitachi SMR: fundamental assessment Fundamental assessment reports of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Step 2 for the GE Vernova Hitachi small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power station design. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government United Kingdom Food Security Digest 2025 The Food Security Digest is an analysis of current statistical data relating to food security in the UK. It also examines this in the context of past trends likely to be relevant to UK food security. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government National plan to halve long-term rough sleeping and prevent homelessness The National Plan to End Homelessness has been launched today, and will support the most vulnerable people in our society. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Government response to the Willow Review Government’s response to the recommendations of The Willow Review, an independent, government-backed review exploring the benefits of sustainability for small and medium-sized enterprises. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Supporting customers who may not be able to make their own decisions A guide to help staff learn how to support customers to use the services the Office of the Public Guardian provides. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2025 Type and volume of tribunal cases received, disposed of or outstanding. This also includes statistics on the Gender Recognition Certificate applied for and granted by HMCTS Gender Recognition Panel. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Systems-wide evaluation of homelessness and rough sleeping This evaluation aims to improve understanding of the complex, cross-sector drivers of homelessness and identify where interventions can have the greatest impact.​ GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government ​​A National Plan to End Homelessness​ ​​This strategy sets out our long-term vision to end homelessness and rough sleeping, making sure everyone has access to a safe and secure home. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government On-screen assessment and mode effects A review of the effects of on-screen assessment on levels of engagement, cognitive demands and performance. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government New funding to help small businesses cut their costs Small businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and support to help them invest in sustainability, to cut their operating costs and boost their business. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government On-screen assessment research study Opportunities, benefits, risks and challenges of on-screen assessments in England. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Making sense of mode effects A framework for anticipating performance differences in equivalent paper-based and digital test items. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2025 Policy & government Evaluation: Inspiration programme See an evaluation conducted into the UK Space Agency's Inspiration programme, commissioned in 2023. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Checkpoints, Ma’awisley and the political entrepreneur Examines the dynamics of checkpoints or roadblock politics. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Syria's economic transition: from kleptocracy to Islamic neoliberalism in a war-torn economy This brief shares recommendations on Syria's economic transition. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Eritrea: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Qualifications attracting the high value courses premium Lists the qualifications that attract the high value courses premium in the 16 to 19 funding formula. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government G7 Ministerial Declaration: Montréal, Canada, 8 to 9 December 2025 The G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration and Ministerial Statement on the SME AI Adoption Blueprint, agreed on 8 to 9 December 2025 in Montréal, Canada. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Guinea-Bissau travel advice FCDO travel advice for Guinea-Bissau. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Sao Tome & Príncipe travel advice FCDO travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Nicaragua travel advice FCDO travel advice for Nicaragua. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Construction of a new British High Commission in Nicosia begins The British High Commission has announced that construction on the new buildings have started at the existing site in Nicosia. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Suriname travel advice FCDO travel advice for Suriname. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Decision for Lugg Valley Travel Ltd (PD0001646) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for Lugg Valley Travel Ltd and transport manager Ian Davies GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025 Policy & government Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2025