Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Institutional cooking with biogas in Kenya: insights, innovations, and implementation challenges This report explores the viability of biogas as a sustainable energy solution for large-scale cooking in institutions such as schools and hospitals. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kitchen behaviours in eCooking: findings from Ghana, Kenya, Nepal and Uganda This report brings together findings from 4 kitchen behaviour studies. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Common legislative solutions: a guide to tackling recurring policy issues in legislation This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government e-Waste management for sustainable eCooking in Tanzania Integrating electric cooking into a country’s broader electrification agenda has been identified as a key component that creates synergies to enhance energy security, manage fuel costs and aligns with global energy and climate goals on the path toward universal clean cooking. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Framework development for extended producer responsibility (EPR) in e-waste and e-cooking devices in Nepal Outlines a comprehensive framework for implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) in managing e-waste and e-cooking devices in Nepal. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kitchen behaviours ethnographic study in Nepal This study focuses on understanding how everyday cooking behaviours impact electricity consumption in households using induction cookstoves. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kitchen behaviours ethnographic study in Ghana Findings from this study are intended to provide recommendations to enhance energy efficiency, promote sustainable cooking habits, and encourage the adoption of modern cooking technologies. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Conducting an ethnography on the role of user cooking behaviour in household energy consumption Presents an investigation into the role of user cooking behaviour in household energy consumption. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mrs A Muda v Malaysia: [2025] EAT 193 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Williams on 23 December 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemptions. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government 41 & 41A Blenheim View Leeds LS2 9QA : MAN/00DA/HPO/2021/0011, 12, 18, 19 MAN/00DA/HIN/2023/0001, MAN/00DA/HPO/2022/0004 Northern Region Judge Barber and Tribunal Member Mr Hossain sitting on 22 February 2024 GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Recall: Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner E8752 (2512-0234) Product Recall for Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner E8752 presenting a serious chemical risk. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Pre-school vaccinations: guide to vaccinations from 2 to 5 years Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025 A statement on how the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) complied with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity in 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK inclusive wealth and income accounts: 2005 to 2023 Estimates and analysis of economic progress, including a broader range of economic activities and assets than gross domestic product (GDP), like unpaid household services, ecosystem services, and more. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government X v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404949/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government TA7 0JS, Towens of Weston Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HB3004KS/V002 and EPR/HB3004KS/V003 View the application submitted by Towens of Weston Ltd for Former Airfield, Land off A372, Somerset. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Guide to the EPA bird risk calculator tool - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Hazardous substances reporting and notifications portal - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 366, December 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government COM130190 - Returns/notices: notices and returns: request from liquidator for copies of submitted returns GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government INTM511015 - Thin capitalisation: practical guidance: introduction: what is thin capitalisation? GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses £1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government INTM501010 - Interest imputation: transfer pricing the lender: tax implications of outward lending GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty Bingo clubs across Britain are celebrating the scrapping of bingo duty as UK tax minister Dan Tomlinson and the Bingo Association’s Paul Swindon joined players in London. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government MMRV Vaccine Factsheet – Information for Parents and Caregivers The MMRV vaccine will become part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK from 1 January 2026.   GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission Statement of reasons. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government H Beckett v Unite the Union: 2209965/2023 and 2211392/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Fiscal incentives for private sector research and development investment in Kenya Closed: The FCDO invited submissions by 16 January 2026 for a study to inform Kenya’s fiscal policy to enhance investment in research and development and implementation of its national innovation masterplan. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Euston Partnership Board The Euston Partnership Board was established in July 2020 to actively promote and enable closer collaboration and joint working between all partners involved in the Euston programme. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Procurement at FCDO Details of our purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supply partner. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management The UK's Marine Management Organisation, is working with the Belize government to protect marine ecosystems, through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué This communiqué summarises the meeting of the UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters which took place on 20 November 2025. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026 GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Lead exposure in children: surveillance reports (from 2021) Results of laboratory-based surveillance of elevated blood lead concentrations in children in England. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel We are gathering views and updating our evidence base on crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK/EU Summit - Key documentation Key documents regarding the United Kingdom and European Union's substantial package to take forward our future partnership GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025