Policy & government
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 13 Aug 2026.
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Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors (including retailers).
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025
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WEEE: collecting used and waste electrical and electronic equipment
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and waste regulations.
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025
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Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE): producer responsibilities
If you put EEE on the UK market you must follow rules on both the EEE you sell and the EEE that becomes waste (WEEE).
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025
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Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging announcements
2025 base fees, fee modulation policy statement, regulatory position statement and interim strategy available.
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025
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Intellectual Property Enterprise Court: a guide to small claims
Detailed guidance on how to take an intellectual property dispute worth under £10,000 to court.
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025
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UK businesses to benefit as online platforms pay their fair share to recycle electrical waste
Bill for recycling waste electricals to shift towards online marketplaces to create a level playing field for UK retailers
GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2025
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UK Export Finance Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
Detailed commentary on UK Export Finance's support for exports, its governance and its financial performance from April 2024 to March 2025.
GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2025
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Heat-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England.
GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2025
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J W K Boggs v Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Ms D Matthew: 2402734/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2025
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Dr M Freedman v United Synagogue and Others: 2210360/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2025
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E-services for extended producer responsibility - Naturvårdsverket
Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 10 Aug 2025
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Increasing climate resilience of Zanzibar with integrated marine management and sustainable blue economy (BLUE-ZAN) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 10 Aug 2025
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Turkey: country policy and information notes
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2025
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Classification information
Section last updated: November 2020.
GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2025
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Wound aware: a resource for drug services
Information for drug services to help them prevent, identify, treat and manage wounds in people who inject drugs.
GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2025
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Defending UK airspace
Developments in aerial warfare have increased concerns about UK air defence. What are UK capabilities, and how can they be improved?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 8 Aug 2025
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Sampling and analysis of waters, wastewaters, soils and wastes - epa.vic.gov.au
EPA Victoria · 8 Aug 2025
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Securing converged technologies: insights from subject matter experts
Research setting out the cyber security risks and opportunities of technology convergence.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Newsletter #3 – August 2025
Welcome to the third edition of UK DMO’s industry newsletter. As we move further into our setup phase, the UK DMO continues to lay the groundwork for a fit-for-purpose Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that works for everyone. This month, we’ve made further progress on leadership recruitment and operational planning as we continue to develop the […]
Exchange for Change (UK DRS Deposit Management Organisation) · 7 Aug 2025
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Fishing vessels: observer requirements
Rules on observers for operators, masters and observers on commercial fishing vessels.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Violence against women and girls in schools and among children and young people
Violence against women and girls is increasing, with online harms and abuse affecting girls at a higher rate than boys. What are the core challenges and opportunities in the UK?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Aug 2025
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Evaluating the benefits of the UK’s investments in the European Space Agency
Prepared as part of a study for the UK Space Agency by RAND Europe and Ipsos UK.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0090 2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Flying authorisers course (FLAC)
This Military Aviation Authority Centre of Air Safety Training course prepares aircrews as a flying authoriser and junior supervisor.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Airborne allergens, environmental waste and intensive agriculture
The UK government has set regulations to manage the health risks from airborne allergens like mould and pollen, as well as bioaerosols.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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ASB hotspot response pilot evaluation
This evaluation was commissioned to explore the implementation and delivery of the pilot as well as the perceived impact.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Indoor airborne allergens
Indoor airborne allergens are particles present in indoor environments that can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Risk and protective factors of anti-social behaviour perpetration
This research was commissioned to increase the Home Office’s understanding of the risk and protective factors of anti-social behaviour (ASB) perpetration.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2025
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Rosgis – a service to report litter in the environment - Kiertotalousratkaisuja
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 7 Aug 2025
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EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) - climate.ec.europa.eu
Eurostat news · 7 Aug 2025
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Official Duties Related to PPW's (Potentially Polluting Wrecks) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 7 Aug 2025
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Inland Ash Scattering Facilities - NEA.gov.sg
Singapore NEA · 7 Aug 2025
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Outdoor airborne allergens
Outdoor airborne allergens are tiny particles in the air that can cause allergic reactions when people who suffer from hay fever or asthma breathe them in. The primary outdoor allergens include pollen and fungal spores.
GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025
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£143 million funding to secure over 130 disused coal tips
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline how £143 million of UK Government funding will secure over 130 disused coal tips in Wales on a visit to Port Talbot today, Thursday 7 August.
GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025
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Thunderstorm asthma
Thunderstorm asthma refers to storm activity triggering an increase in people reporting asthma symptoms and seeking medical attention for breathing issues.
GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025
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Mr M I O Fouz v Columbus UK Holdings Ltd T/a RightSpend: 2202171/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025
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How planting Paragon's Townhead Woods helped a business to benefit the environment
Read how Paragon Veterinary Group used the England Woodland Creation Offer to support business sustainability while improving biodiversity to the benefit of the wider community.
GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025
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Removing batteries, plugs and power cables from WEEE at HWRCs: RPS 295
Environment Agency regulatory position on removing batteries, plugs and power cables from waste electrical and electronic equipment at household waste recycling centres.
GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2025
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French strategy for energy and climate Multiannual energy plan - Umweltbundesamt Österreich
Umweltbundesamt Austria · 6 Aug 2025