Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Consultation on reform of Landfill Tax The government has published a consultation on reform of Landfill Tax. The consultation seeks views proposals aimed at supporting the government’s ambition to transition to a more circular economy, simplifying the tax and reducing opportunities for error and non-compliance, and cracking down on waste crime. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Advance tax certainty for major projects consultation This consultation is seeking views on a new process to give major projects increased certainty in advance about the tax that applies. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Consultation on the VAT treatment of business donations of goods to charity The government is seeking views on the introduction and design of a VAT relief on goods donated to charities to give away free of charge or use in the delivery of their services. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government National Licensing Policy Framework for the hospitality and leisure sectors Strategic vision for a modern, permissive licensing system that safeguards communities while enabling hospitality and leisure to thrive. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Reforming the licensing system Seeking views and evidence to develop a modern, proportionate and enabling licensing system under the Licensing Act 2003. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Framework for evaluating category B evidence How to gather and assess evidence to meet the government’s definitions for ‘legal’ and ‘sustainable’ for timber buying. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Timber Procurement Advice Note (TPAN): comply with TPP How to comply with Timber Procurement Policy (TPP). GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government High Meadows Farm, County Durham Enhancing biodiversity, providing a recreation space for the local community and sequestering carbon. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Research on cyber security in supplier management and procurement The government is carrying out research on cyber security in supplier management and procurement. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government How woodland funding helped Lowther Estate to create Ladybeck Wood Read how funding from the Woodland Creation Planning Grant and England Woodland Creation Offer helped to create woodland in Cumbria. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Peter Kyle addresses guests at the SMMT Annual Dinner The Business and Trade Secretary delivers the key note speech at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual dinner. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Miss E Tofi v Evans Turner (Finishes) Ltd: 2304513/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 365, November 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government About us We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Bus and concessionary travel statistics information Guide to bus and concessionary travel statistics, including notes and definitions and supporting technical documents. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government New report calls for stronger inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in Arctic forest governance - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Evaluation of the Office for Value for Money HM Treasury evaluation of the Office for Value for Money GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government Chemist Review 2024 Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2024. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government ​​Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund: policy statement ​​This document sets out the issue that government is seeking to tackle through the Mayoral Revolving Growth Fund, the ambition and objectives of the programme, and the next steps for implementation.​ GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government The Office for Value for Money Report The Office for Value for Money’s concluding report. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Business Rates and Investment: Call for Evidence A Call for Evidence seeking input on the impacts of business rates on investment and options to address barriers. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Functional responsibilities for the Integrated Settlements: 2026 to 2030 The functional responsibilities for the Integrated Settlements for the financial years 2026/27 to 2029/30. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Entrepreneurship in the UK This prospectus sets out why founders should start, scale and stay in the UK alongside the further work the government will deliver to support entrepreneurs. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Local Growth Fund (England): policy statement Policy statement for the Local Growth Fund (England), setting out fund objectives, place selection and implementation details. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Reeves tackles cost-of-living and backs Welsh industry at Budget Welsh families will benefit from a Budget to cut the cost-of-living, create more high skilled jobs and invest in public services, as the Chancellor reaffirmed her commitment to drive economic growth. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Digital Services Tax Review The report explores the implementation of the Digital Services Tax to date focusing on the performance, administration, and impacts of the tax. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Reforming the spending control and accountability framework A report on the government’s plans to reform the public spending control and accountability framework GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government 10 Year Efficiency Projections 10 Year Efficiency Projections. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Budget 2025 fact sheet: Tax support for businesses We know businesses have faced significant challenges in recent years, and they need clear support to recover and grow. That’s why this Budget delivers targeted tax measures to cut costs, unlock investment, and create new opportunities - helping firms innovate, expand and thrive in a fairer, more competitive economy. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Monetary policy remit: Budget 2025 The Chancellor’s letter to the Bank of England setting the remit for the Monetary Policy Committee. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Guidance for managing government’s implicit liabilities Guidance for how departments should identify and mitigate private sector costs that could fall to government in a crisis. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Transfer pricing: international controlled transactions schedule This tax information and impact note is about the introduction of an international controlled transactions schedule. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government Response to the 2025 Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report The government has published its response to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2025 Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals This call for evidence invites responses on the experiences of co-operatives, non-financial mutuals and stakeholders in starting, growing and mutualising. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK ETS scope expansion: emissions from international maritime voyages The UK ETS Authority is seeking input on proposals for expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to emissions from international maritime. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK ETS scope expansion: maritime sector The UK ETS Authority is seeking input on proposals for expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to the maritime sector. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Terms of reference Outlines the objectives, membership and governance of the Labour Market Evidence Group and how it will report and communicate. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Veterans Industry Engagement Programme Find out more the Veterans Industry Engagement Programme, including what it does and how you can get involved. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government MOD civilian personnel statistics: background quality reports Statistics on the strength, intake and outflow of MOD civilian personnel, by grade equivalence, Top Level Budgetary area, and demographics. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Police pensions: member contribution structure The government is consulting on proposed updates to the Police Pensions Scheme member contribution structure. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025