Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Unfair commercial practices Guidance on business conduct that the law on unfair business-to-consumer trading prohibits under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Public and animal health benefit from record low sales of veterinary antibiotics New report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Gaza and Sudan: Foreign Secretary statement, 18 November 2025 The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the situations in Gaza and Sudan on 18 November 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government NESO’s North Hyde report: government response The government’s action plan to address the findings of NESO’s review into the incident at North Hyde Substation and commitment to ensuring GB energy resilience now and in the future. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growth Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Notice served on bogus directors as Companies House changes come into force Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Managing deer populations at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve Read how Natural England are monitoring and managing significant browsing pressure from deer at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve (NNR) in West Sussex. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government fuels NHS innovation to unlock billions in growth The government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years, cutting red tape so innovations reach patients faster and boost the UK's economic growth. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government unveils England's first ever Men's Health Strategy The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK and Indonesia collaborate on implementation of Regulatory Impact Assessment Indonesia and UK advance regulatory reform through Regulatory Impact Assessment to boost competitiveness, ensure evidence-based policies, and support OECD readiness. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2025 Policy & government Growing a knowledge network for the UK’s maritime industry  Industry and academia are being invited to collaborate with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in a new strategic initiative to help the UK’s marine sector become cleaner, safer and even more successful.  GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2025 Policy & government Crime-cutting jobs plan sees hundreds of firms join hiring drive Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2025 Policy & government Global Clean Power Alliance: supply chains mission vision The vision statement from governments and organisations participating in work on the Global Clean Power Alliance supply chains mission. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2025 Policy & government NDA announces £1 million funding to accelerate clean energy in West Cumbria NDA announces £1 million investment to develop masterplan for clean energy development on land adjacent to Sellafield. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Russo-Ukrainian war: the political economy of the present balance of forces This paper examines the evolving political economy of the Russo-Ukrainian war. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, CCUS for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (additional guidance): call for experts The UK has been invited to nominate experts for participation in the production of the 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, CCUS for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (additional guidance). GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government MHCLG major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) MHCLG appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs). GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr M M Martinez v El Cerdo Ltd: 6015444/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Posting passports and documents: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to return customers passports and documents to them when a final decision is made on their application. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mrs A Sharma v St John Ambulance and I Borek: 3310519/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Ms R Tapping v Peterborough City Council: 3308103/2023 and 3313510/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government P Ring v London Borough of Enfield: 3309399/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia Strengthen Cooperation on Circular Economy - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government ResourceSmart Schools star progression - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government partners with The King’s Trust and Idris Elba to unlock creative careers for young people Hundreds of young people locked out of creative careers will get their chance as the government invests £500,000 to expand The King's Trust delivery of Creative Futures in partnership with Elba Hope Foundation. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Drought prospects for spring 2026 Explores England’s drought prospects for 2026, setting out the different scenarios, risks, potential impacts and mitigating actions each sector will need to take. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Exports boost as Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first time UK Government 'Brand Scotland' funding helps award-winning producers, including Haddington-based Yester Farm Dairies Limited, debut produce in Spanish stores GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK candidacy for International Telecommunication Union Council elections 2026 This document outlines the UK’s candidacy for re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council in 2026. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without a wet winter Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government King Charles III coast path now runs through Hampshire Just over 22 miles of footpath from Portsmouth to South Hayling is now open. Improvements include a 400m boardwalk in Southmoor Nature Reserve. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Introduction to High Heat Generating Waste This page provides introductory information on High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW). GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Northern Ireland Partnership Group minutes On this page you can find Northern Ireland Partnership Group minutes relating to the design and delivery of the fund. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Adult social care finance report, England: 2024 to 2025 Official statistics on adult social care finance in councils with adult social services responsibilities, including information on expenditure and income sources across both long and short term care. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government About us The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, sport, tourism and civil society across every part of England — recognising the UK’s world-leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much to our economy, way of life and our reputation around the world. The department champions sport for all at every level, supports our world GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Megan Greene reappointed as external member of the Monetary Policy Committee Megan Greene has been reappointed as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee for a second term. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr S Singh v Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: 6004431/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr R Kosinski v Unipart Group Ltd: 1303163/2022 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2025