Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs A technical consultation seeking views on how to implement pack inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packaging. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UKHO supports UK resilience in positioning, navigation and timing The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with government partners to improve the UK’s resilience in satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy HMRC and HM Treasury are seeking views on proposed changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL). GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Engaging with the Climate Change Committee: Airports National Policy Statement review Sets out how the Department for Transport would like to engage with the Climate Change Committee during the review of the Airports National Policy Statement. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Heathrow expansion: selection of a scheme for ANPS review purposes Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Sickle cell and beta thalassemia: what are the treatment options and challenges? Sickle cell disorder and beta thalassemia are inherited blood conditions that can cause severe pain and organ damage. How are these conditions treated, and what challenges do patients face? What role could new personalised medicines like gene-editing therapies play, and what are the barriers to their adoption? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd – winding up order made The Official Receiver has been appointed liquidator by the court. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and the Advanced Nuclear Fund: final report, 2021 to 2025 This report sets out the progress and impact achieved by the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) and Advanced Nuclear Fund (ANF), over the course of 2021 to 2025. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Labour Market Evidence Group: initial priorities and workplan Outlines the initial priorities and workplan of the Labour Market Evidence Group in a letter to ministers. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Soft drinks levy extended to protect children and improve health The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government PM remarks on the Coalition of the Willing Call: 25 November 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks on the Coalition of the Willing Call. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Community and Engagement Survey: Questionnaires This page includes the questionnaires completed by respondents for the Community and Engagement Survey GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Telecoms consumer protection: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to CEOs Telecoms consumer protection: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to CEOs of telecoms organisations. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping 39-year-old male was arrested on 25 November as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste near Kidlington, Oxfordshire. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UKRI Framework Document 2025 This document sets out the broad framework within which UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will operate. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government We must protect our society against tomorrow's cyber threats Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a keynote speech at the Cybersecurity Business Network's inaugural Parliament and Cyber conference. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme The Environment Agency 10-year programme established in 2015 to refurbish and replace tidal flood defences in London and the Thames Estuary. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Rail fares freeze: passenger savings estimate Explains the data and calculation behind the estimated savings for rail passengers as a result of the fares freeze. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK national standard for marine oil spill response organisations A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: October 2025 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government The Government Efficiency Framework The GEF will improve how Departments report efficiencies and ensure the government has appropriate oversight to track delivery and drive improvement. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Grant funding for early career training programme for mentors (ECTPM) Guidance for schools and local authorities on funding for schools using one of the DfE funded training providers to deliver early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) from 1 September 2025. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK Government gives voice to nature at COP30 climate conference UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Grant funding for early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) year 2 time off timetable and mentor support Guidance for schools and local authorities on funding to support the early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Belém Declaration on Fertilisers The Belém Declaration on Fertilisers urges for more to be done to enhance nutrient use efficiency and reduce emissions from fertiliser production. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel originating from China Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel originating from China. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government MIN 714 (M) Amendment 1 proposed implementation of MLC 2006, amendments 2022 Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Chancellor appoints infrastructure and planning adviser to clear path for new investments Leading lawyer, Catherine Howard, appointed to advise Chancellor on the next phase of planning and infrastructure reforms as she vows to ‘do what it takes to get Britain building’ GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr R Sharp and Mr D Lewis v Xylem Water Solutions UK Ltd: 1400459/2019 and 1400652/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government New Government guarantee to strengthen UK critical minerals supply chains Financing guarantee by UK Export Finance is now available to bolster domestic critical minerals capabilities. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility Seeks views on proposals to reduce regulatory burdens for businesses operating zero emission vans. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Second brother to hand back illegal waste profits Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government National Environmental Science Program - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Reducing food waste - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Baseline Food Loss and Waste Report Launched - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Brilliant Borders: Kenya's Customs goes digital A new app will save time and money for big businesses and small traders alike, as a longstanding Kenya-UK partnership further improves cross-border trade. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 The Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce has examined all aspects of the regulation of civil and defence nuclear and produced this review. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025