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 Professor Ana Manzano – UKRI Policy Fellowship Ana Manzano’s UKRI fellowship co-produced evaluation strategy, built partnerships, and delivered real-world impact in Northern Ireland’s government. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Six-monthly report on Hong Kong: January to June 2025 This is the 57th in a series of reports to Parliament on Hong Kong. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government OpenAI to expand into UK Data hosting after major growth deal British businesses are set to benefit from a new deal between the Ministry of Justice and global tech leader OpenAI to supercharge UK AI adoption. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK setting global benchmark on cyber standards, boosting growth and protecting consumers The UK is cementing its place as a global leader in cyber security, with a raft of agreements coinciding with Singapore International Cyber Week. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Competition for growth: a perspective from the Chair of the CMA A speech by Doug Gurr, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Interim Chair, delivered at the International Chambers of Commerce conference 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) Offset Written Consultation This consultation seeks input on three questions on key aspects of offset policies. The policies support the Defence Industrial Strategy commitment to explore measures to support UK-based businesses. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Regulating Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) in the retail energy market We're seeking views on options for regulating third-party intermediaries (TPIs) in the energy retail market to protect consumers and businesses. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Non-domestic smart meter rollout post-2025 We're seeking views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government App security and privacy A collection of documents relating to the government's policy on app security and privacy. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Plant Health – international trade and controlled consignments, 2020-2024 – statistics publication These statistics present an analysis of trade with the UK in plant and plant commodities (including live plants, fruit, vegetables and cereals), covering both the financial value and the physical scale (mass) of this trade. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Farming evidence pack: A high-level overview of the UK agricultural industry Presents key agricultural statistics on the current state of the agriculture industry. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 23 October 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Water and sewerage companies in England: environmental performance report 2024 Annual reporting for 2024 on the environmental performance of the 9 water and sewerage companies, including the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA). GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Overseas Business Risk for Myanmar (Burma) Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Myanmar. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Annual performance report for Dŵr Cymru (Welsh Water) - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Intersessional HoD meeting - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government EPD convictions in September - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government Governor's Office - apps.oregon.gov Oregon DEQ · 23 Oct 2025 Policy & government New bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave and trade union reforms GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Building Digital UK Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025 The annual accounts provide a financial and narrative summary of the activities of Building Digital UK for the year 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Government launches 'Back British' industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses, and skills New measures will look to ensure that UK defence investment — even with overseas companies — benefits British business, British jobs and British skills GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Report 5: offensive weapons homicide review, Brent This is the 5th report from the offensive weapons homicide reviews 18-month pilot, which ended on 30 September 2024. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government About us PackUK is the scheme administrator for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. We deliver on behalf of the four UK nations. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Traffic signs Traffic signs used, including signs giving orders, warning signs, direction signs, information signs and road works signs. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Plans for Heathrow expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government CMA confirms Apple and Google have strategic market status in mobile platforms Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decisions. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Futures, Foresight and Emerging Technologies Policymaking that stands the test of time. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Everyone has a role to play in building our national resilience At the Future Resilience Forum, Security Minister Dan Jarvis set out the Government's 'all of society' approach to building preparedness in a changing world. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: bodies granted investigatory powers A consultation on extending investigatory powers to three public sector bodies. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI: interim report An interim report on the science of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Using human movement data to inform environmental risk management Reviews the sources and types of human movement data currently available and explores how they could be used to understand exposure risks. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Academy trust handbook For academy members, trustees, accounting officers, chief financial officers and auditors. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Regulators' Pioneer Fund round 4 Regulators and local authorities can apply to the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund with initiatives that will help create a UK regulatory environment for business innovation and investment. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025 Policy & government Government cuts red tape to revolutionise public services with cutting-edge tech The government has announced it is slashing the red tape that holds back groundbreaking innovations from coming to market. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025 Policy & government Realising the benefits of expansion at Heathrow Airport Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK House Price Index for August 2025 The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025 Policy & government Retirement incomes could increase by as much as 60% as Government green-lights 'collective' pension schemes Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes are set to be laid. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025 Policy & government FCDO Next Generation Economics competition 2025 winner announced Hajar Al-Sabbahy has been named the winner of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Next Generation Economics 2025 competition. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025 Policy & government Western Balkans Summit on the Berlin Process, 22 October 2025: Chair's Conclusions Chair's Conclusions at the Western Balkans Summit on the Berlin Process, 22 October 2025. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2025