Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Policy & government 1 R0yal Arch Apartments The Mailbox Wharfside Street Birmingham B1 1RB: BIR/OOCN/HMK/2025/0002 Midland Region Mr G S Freckelton FRICS (Chairman), Mr A McMurdo MSc, MCIEH and Tribunal Judge C Rhys on 23 October 2025 GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government 3 Westmaner Court Hall Drive Beeston Nottingham NG9 5DQ: BIR/37UD/MNR/2025/0611 Midland Region V Ward BSc Hons FRICS and N Atherton MRICS Dip Rating on 29 September 2025 GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government BIR/00CN/ECR/2025/0645 – 0652 BIR/00CN/ECR/2025/0661 and 0662 Birmingham Eathorpe Close, Birmingham (Abbreviated Richard Street, Bolton Kirkebrok Road, Site Name) Bradford Great Horton Road, Bury St Edmunds Cornhill, Chessington Cox Lane, Hounslow Staines Road, Liverpool County Road Birmingham Old Walsall Road and Portsmouth Highland Road Midlands Region Judge D Jackson GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government LC-2019-000826 Telecoms Site at Queen’s Oak Farm, Potterspury Lodge, Yardley Gobion, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 7LL Midlands Region Judge D Jackson and Mr RP Cammidge FRICS GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr A Hirsi v H.H. Saudi Research and Marketing (UK) Ltd: 2216635/2023 and 6005160/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr D Dominguez Fenoy v Barracuda Catering (Park Mews) Ltd T/a North Sea Fish Restaurant: 6004441/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr E Parker and Mr B McGuigan v Secretary of State for Justice: 2408686/2022 and 2408687/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use This consultation seeks views on proposals to make further legislative changes to expand access to take-home naloxone supplies and naloxone for emergency use. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0131 Land on South West side of Strathmore Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9QQ Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms L Dillon v Mears Ltd: 8000745/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches As student finance maintenance payments are due to be paid in January, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to remain vigilant of scams designed to steal personal and financial information. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Enforcement Policy Statement – Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate The general regulatory principles of the EAS Inspectorate. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr M Elkhouly v Ikea Distribution Services Ltd: 3303169/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Evaluation of UK participation in Horizon 2020 The results of the evaluation of UK participation in the Horizon 2020 programme (H2020). GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Hong Kong GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government New Year Honours 2026: Overseas and International List The New Year Overseas and International Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational health training for 5,000 line managers working in small businesses. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026 Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government First new National River Walk announced • The 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport through Manchester to Trafford GOV.UK · 27 Dec 2025 Policy & government Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber-scrooges Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home. GOV.UK · 27 Dec 2025 Policy & government Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters 2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade. GOV.UK · 26 Dec 2025 Policy & government 2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began GOV.UK · 26 Dec 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 367, December 2025, Childhood schedule changes special Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: A4R Water Beads sold via Amazon (2512-0167) Product Safety Report for A4R Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Decision for Ryan HGV Ltd (OF2033375) Written confirmation of the decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England for Ryan HGV Ltd, transport manager Emilian Uricaru and driver Marian Catalin Dumitrascu GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Decision for ETM Construction & Recycling Holdings Ltd (OH1115884) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the Westof England for ETM Construction & Recycling Holdings Ltd and transport managers Westley De-Laune and Christopher Harrison GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Mr. Pen Water Beads sold via Desertcart (2512-0286) Product Safety Report for Mr. Pen Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government S Peggie v Fife Health Board and Dr B Upton: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Section 5 The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual used to assess Capital Gains and other taxes. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government CP v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 388 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 19 November 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0130 2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies This research details the cyber security vulnerabilities of Operational Technologies and the risks they pose. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Letsvan Fuzzy Trendy Fun Party Doll (2510-0160) Product Safety Report for Letsvan Fuzzy Trendy Fun Party Doll presenting a serious risk of choking. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025