Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Biggest overhaul of legal migration model in 50 years announced Illegal migrants and arrivals reliant on benefits face waiting between 20 and 30 years to settle – the toughest in Europe. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Boost for Armed Forces as new laser weapon takes down high-speed drones MBDA awarded £316 million contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government River basin management plans, 2022 to 2027: interim progress report 2025 An interim report describing progress in the implementation of each planned programme of measures for cycle 3 of the river basin management plans. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Agent Update : Issue 137 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State's address to CLA Rural Business Conference Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Martyn Oliver's speech at the 2025 Association of Colleges Annual Conference Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference in Birmingham. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site Fine against Lincolnshire catalytic converter firm reflects the 'gravity of the offending' with arrest warrant for director who has fled to Lithuania GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK competent authorities for pesticide residues in food: annual report for 2024 Summary of the work carried out by the Health and Safety Executive on the control plans for pesticide residues in food in 2024. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Black homelessness - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Major Northumberland river restoration project is complete One of the largest river restoration projects in the UK - in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland - is complete. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise business hub A guide to how the government is supporting VCSE organisations. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Affordable housing supply in England: 2024 to 2025 Statistics on gross additional affordable housing supply in England. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 20 November 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Local government finance policy statement 2026-27 to 2028-29 ​​The local government finance policy statement sets out government’s proposals for the 2026-27 to 2028-29 multi-year Local Government Finance Settlement. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive growth and improve household prosperity A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at the Chatham House Competition Policy Conference 2025 to launch the CMA’s 2026 to 2029 strategy. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Benefits of an open and competitive legal economy This report explores how legal sector openness, reform and innovation drive UK economic growth and global competitiveness. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East Small Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new support service, bringing together central, devolved, and local support in one place for the first time. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories UK Statement for the International Labour Organization's programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories. Delivered at the ILO's 355th Governing Body. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Full steam ahead: PM to announce £400m worth of deals for trains, planes and submarines as he unlocks major opportunity for UK businesses at G20 summit Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government CMA Strategy 2026 to 2029 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Strategy for 2026 to 2029. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government More free breakfast clubs to tackle cost of living head-on Parents set to save up to £450 per year as free breakfast club rollout targets areas where families are struggling most with the cost of living. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State's address to 2025 FDF Investment Summit Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Food and Drink Federation Investment Summit 2025 GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Putting fans first: consultation on the resale of live events tickets The government is consulting on proposals to strengthen consumer protections in relation to ticket resales. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Putting fans first: call for evidence on pricing practices in the live events sector The government is seeking evidence about pricing practices in the live events sector. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK The Defence Secretary set out the scale of threats we face, including from the Russian spy ship Yantar which was threatening UK waters between 5 and 11 November. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government £300k of support announced for North West’s coastal regions Minister Peacock spoke at the Tourism Alliance conference, announcing VisitEngland funding for coastal regions of the North West, supported by Government. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government MOD Accredited Official and Official Statistics by topic A list of Ministry of Defence Accredited Official and Official Statistics publications, arranged by topic. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK/New Zealand clean energy partnership: memorandum of cooperation UK Secretary of State Ed Miliband signed an MoC with New Zealand on clean energy cooperation at COP30. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government NDA working with private developer to accelerate Chapelcross Hub The NDA group has announced it’s working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapelcross. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Effective governance resources Support for maintained school governing bodies, academy trust boards, leaders and governance professionals (clerks) in developing sustainable and effective governance. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Harris Bokhari appointed as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board The Secretary of State has appointed Harris Bokhari as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board for a term of 3 years from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government A v (1) B, the Organisation (2) C (3) D: [2025] EAT 167 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 13 November 2025. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Lord Vallance speech at Royal Institute of Navigation The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at the Royal Institute of Navigation's PNT Leadership Seminar, on 19 November 2025. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Biodiversity on Your Doorstep – Exploring the Interconnectedness between People and Biodiversity in Cities (BioStep) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr M Shubita v The University of Leeds Beckett & Others [2025] EAT 157 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Beard on 9 October 2025. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Homes England Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025 Annual Report and Accounts from Homes England covering financial year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government East West Rail autumn announcement 2025 Latest proposals for East West Rail reflect government’s commitment to delivering improved connectivity for communities in the Oxford-Cambridge region. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Freeports This page brings together information on Freeports operating within the UK.  GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: November 2025 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in November 2025. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025