Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Mr J Linton v The Athelstan Trust: 1401140/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government A message to the private security industry for Christmas 2025 A message from our Chair Heather Baily and our Chief Executive Michelle Russell. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Southampton helps residents explore the local plan online Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and respond to local plan proposals more easily. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Cotswold uses digital consultation hub to double engagement Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Cladding remediation unit costs 2025: analysis of non-ACM buildings Release of data on costs per m2 of cladding remediated for high-rise and mid-rise non-ACM buildings, including analysis by cladding area and cost categories. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Company insolvencies, November 2025 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government The evolving response to ethnic disproportionality in youth justice Keith Fraser, Chair of the YJB, highlights the systemic biases that fuel the over-representation of Black and Mixed ethnicity children in the youth justice system. He explores the structural reform and culturally sensitive interventions that can ensure fairness and equity within the system. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - November 2025 The 97th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Individual insolvencies, November 2025 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria Individuals and organisations linked to violence against civilians throughout Syria are today sanctioned by the UK as it continues to pursue those responsible for violence against the Syrian people. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government Urgent Safety Advice 01/2025: Use of remote earthwork monitoring equipment RAIB has today issued urgent safety advice addressed to Network Rail, other infrastructure managers, and those companies supplying or monitoring relevant equipment. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2025 Policy & government India: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Awaab’s Law Test and Learn research: Privacy notice Privacy notice for the Awaab’s Law Phase 1 Test and Learn research. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Statistics on the carbon impact of waste from households managed by local authorities in England - Update Statistics estimating net emissions from the management of Waste from Households in England on a Carbon WARM basis. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Full Sutton Prison Full Sutton is a men’s high security prison in the village of Full Sutton, near York. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Prescoed Prison Prescoed is a men’s open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the village of Coed-y-Paen, South Wales. It is managed jointly with Usk Prison. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government DSIT cyber security newsletter - December 2025 The December 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Nature Restoration Fund to accelerate housebuilding and improve nature • New homes to be built while nature is recovered at scale as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr L Nelson v DPD Group UK Ltd: 8001930/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Industrial hemp: licensing guidance Information on the licensing requirements and application process for low THC cannabis (industrial hemp). GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Councils offered flexibility to complete reorganisation Some councils have told the department that elections could derail once-in-a-generation plans to scrap wasteful 'two-tier' councils. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms Dalvinder Kaur v Birmingham City Council: [2025] EAT 190 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 18 December 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Climate adaptation strategy for transport Sets out the Department for Transport's climate adaptation strategy. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms L Budge v User Testing Ltd: 4100227/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7) Government policy on the need for and standards applicable to nuclear energy generation projects seeking development consent. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government AI Growth Lab We are seeking views on the AI Growth Lab, a cross-economy sandbox in the UK to help inform government policy development. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats This consultation seeks views on legislative proposals to address broadband in leasehold flats. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Personal protective equipment use for AGPs Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for aerosol generating procedures (AGPs). GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Nature Restoration Fund: Implementation plan How the government plans to implement the Nature Restoration Fund. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Licensing of contractors who carry out security services and in-house CCTV operators The Home Office is consulting on proposals to implement the Manchester Arena Inquiry’s recommendations 7 and 8. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Farm Household Income: methodology Introducing a new method for measuring the income of farming households. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Farm Business Survey Series giving information about the Farm Business Survey for England. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Vehicle type approval A call for evidence has been launched on the approval and marking of road vehicles placed on the market in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Buckden Marina, Mill Road, Buckden, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5QS:CAM/12UE/LSC/2024/0033 Eastern Region Judge Adcock-Jones & Mr G.F. Smith MRICS FAAV GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms J Chirico v Lloyds Bank plc: 6005221/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Agent Update: Issue 138 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government 1-85 Broadmeads, Ware, Herts, SG12 9HT: CAM/26UD/LDC/2025/0639 Eastern Region [Judge JR Morris] GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025