Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Largest crackdown on illegal workers since records began Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 Consultation on an exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government 20,000 UK jobs secured as Türkiye buys 20 Typhoon jets in biggest fighter jet deal in a generation Thousands of skilled UK jobs have been secured for years to come as the UK and Türkiye sign a deal worth up to £8 billion for 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets – the biggest fighter jet exports deal in a generation. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government UKEF's approach to foreign content Information on our policy, definitions and the principles we use to assess foreign content in the transactions we support. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government About us Skills England works with partners to create better skills for better jobs, enabling growth and opportunity. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Wales benefits from £1.1 billion defence investment backing thousands of skilled jobs Welsh communities are benefiting from significant defence investment that is backing high-quality careers across the nation. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government WA4 6YZ, 3C Waste Limited: permit partial surrender issued - EPR/BS7668IH/S012 View the partial surrender issued for Arpley Landfill Site, Warrington under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Israel: mental health support abroad Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Israel, including how the British embassy can help. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Product Recall: Shatchi Professional Fly Killer (2510-0192) Product Recall for Shatchi Professional Fly Killer presenting a risk of electric shock. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Short-stay calculator - Migration and Home Affairs Eurostat news · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Municipal waste management in Sweden - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government New Beaulieu Park station pulls in ahead of schedule thanks to £141 million government investment New station will unlock thousands of new houses and create over 2,000 jobs in the East of England. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Implementation and enforcement of the Online Safety Act: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Skills England priorities for 2025 to 2026 A letter from The Rt Hon Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to the joint chief executives of Skills England. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government For peace in Ukraine we must go after Russia’s money: Foreign Secretary's article Writing in The Times, the Foreign Secretary outlines why now is the time for fresh economic pressure to deprive the Kremlin of war revenues and push Putin to the negotiating table. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Historic Renters’ Rights Act becomes law Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Joint statement on Ukraine: 21 October 2025 Statement by President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Starmer, Chancellor Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Tusk,  President von der Leyen, President Costa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Sánchez, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Silina, Prime Minister Frostadóttir and Prime Minister Carney o GOV.UK · 25 Oct 2025 Policy & government PM's remarks at the Coalition of the Willing press conference: 24 October 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the Coalition of the Willing press conference at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr P Foy and Mrs E Kemp v Disclosure and Barring Service: 2407183/2024 and 2407184/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Ms S Fox v South Essex Academy Trust: 3200536/2017 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 October 2025 The Prime Minister hosted the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street this morning, ahead of a Coalition of the Willing meeting. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government V Belous v Sequin Restaurants Ltd: 6022008/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan using these templates. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 364, October 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025 This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases. It seeks to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticide use on the environment and human health, while supporting agricultural productivity. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Civil Society Covenant A new principles-based arrangement for re-setting the relationship between UK Government and civil society. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council: 2306578/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Chancellor unveils plans to 'supercharge' growth of innovative financial services firms Chancellor announced this new support at conference of investors, financial services bosses and local leaders to accelerate regional growth. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK leads global fight to stop ransomware attacks on supply chains Critical businesses and services will be better safeguarded from costly cyber-attacks under new international guidance issued by the UK and Singapore. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Supply chain resilience against ransomware Recommendations from the Counter Ransomware Initiative on how organisations can build supply chain resilience. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Value of Public Sector Data Estimate This report estimates total investment in public sector data assets and the potential economic value of enabling external access to UK public sector data. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government New Digital ID to make life easier for millions The Prime Minister today set out how a new national digital ID will bring Britain into the modern age – making everyday life easier for millions, cutting red tape and putting power back in people’s hands. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Deputy Prime Minister speech at the OpenAI Frontiers Conference The Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy MP spoke at the OpenAI Frontiers Conference about partnering with OpenAI and cutting admin time for frontline staff. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Flu vaccination programme 2025 to 2026: healthcare practitioners Guidance for healthcare practitioners on the national influenza immunisation programme 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Report of the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and Director of the Bishkek Academy: UK Statement, October 2025 Connor Creeley, UK Delegation to the OSCE, welcomes the work of the Programme Office and Academy in Bishkek, reaffirming UK support for their activities. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Chancellor’s new investment fast track to make Britain top destination for global investors The Chancellor has launched a new one-stop support service to make the UK more attractive to global investors and create jobs and opportunities for working people across the UK. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Jobs, homes and better transport links for the Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor The government is going further and faster on growth with over £500 million investment for new homes, infrastructure and business space for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Clean energy jobs boom to see 15,000 new jobs in communities across Wales A generation of young people in Wales will benefit from clean energy jobs, under plans announced by the UK government as part of its clean energy superpower mission. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Facility Management UK Limited Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from Unite the Union. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025