Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Planning applications in England: April to June 2025 Accredited Official Statistics on the number of planning applications received, decided and granted in England. GOV.UK · 18 Sept 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 18 September 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. Based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS) to deliver real-time information to help assess issues affecting UK businesses and economy, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 18 Sept 2025 Policy & government Fit and proper person questionnaire - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 18 Sept 2025 Policy & government Aircraft waste: separating recycling and international catering waste Guidance for the aviation sector on how to separate recyclable waste from international catering waste (ICW). GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Delivering impact in times of change Speech by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered to the Fordham Competition Law Institute Conference. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government How to access waste management data for England Environment Agency data for waste accepted and removed from sites with environmental permits for waste management activities. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025 Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today (Wednesday 17 September 2025) made a speech at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Cambridge Convention 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026 This plan outlines our main activities and focus in the second year of our strategy, Intellectual Property (IP) for a creative and innovative UK 2024 to 2027. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mrs F Ukwuomah v THG Nutrition Ltd: 2402173/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mrs K Bains v Fly Studios Ltd: 6003383/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report A report summarising the findings from the Transforming Business Rates Discussion Paper and outlining priority reforms that the government will consider to improve the operation of the business rates system. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government New members appointed to the PRRB and NCARRB Ministers have appointed 4 new members to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB). GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Complying with the biodiversity duty As a public authority, understand what the biodiversity duty is and how to comply with it. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight Nearly 15 miles of footpath have been completed on the island, with the provision for parts of the path to be easily moved in the event of coastal erosion. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government Insights from the UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey A report of the results and findings from the UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government UK House Price Index for July 2025 The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government PERAC Emerging Issues Forum 2025 - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 17 Sept 2025 Policy & government The People and Nature Surveys for England: Data tables and publications from Adults' survey year 5 (April 2024 - March 2025) Data, and supporting documents, from the People and Nature Survey covering the period 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Record-breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit Record-breaking investment into the UK of £150 billon unveiled during historic US State Visit, boosting jobs and catapulting growth GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: September 2025 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in September 2025. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Minister for European Union Relations speech at College of Europe Delivered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 20 May 2025 Summary of the sixth meeting of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC). GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mr C Dempster v Tanglewood Hospitality Ltd: 8001511/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Looking to our future: reflections on the strategic choices ahead for the MHRA As part of developing its new five-year strategy, the MHRA is publishing a series of blogs on the challenges and opportunities ahead. In the first instalment, Chief Executive Lawrence Tallon reflects on the changing healthcare landscape, the regulator’s role, and the priorities shaping the agency’s future direction. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government WEEE: apply for approval as a producer compliance scheme Apply to be a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) producer compliance scheme and operate legally under your approval. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government WMP6: Application form - approved exporter (AE) Use this form to get approval to become an approved exporter of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government WMP5: Application form approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) Use this form to get approval as an AATF for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): reuse and treatment Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Great British Energy: Statement of Strategic Priorities The Statement of Strategic Priorities to Great British Energy (GBE), sets out its strategic direction and priorities. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government The Churches Conservation Trust framework document 2025 to 2028 Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) and The Church Commissioners. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mr R McIntosh v Western Isles Health Board: 8000974/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government Guidelines for ash sampling and analysis Guidance on ash sampling strategies, formerly called M4 guidelines for ash sampling and analysis. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2025 Policy & government COT subgroup terms of reference COT subgroups provide independent scientific advice on discrete scientific topics concerning the toxicity of chemicals which are presented to the full committee. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025 Policy & government PO3 5NX, European Metal Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/LB3408MP/V002 View the permit issued for European Metal Recycling, Dundas Spur, Portsmouth under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025 Policy & government UK Cruise Growth Plan Showcasing the strength and breadth of the UK cruise sector. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025 Policy & government Attorney General speech - “The Rule of Law: Powering Growth” Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech titled: “The Rule of Law: Powering Growth” at an event hosted by The Sheriffs of the City of London. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025 Policy & government North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs as UK and US ink tech partnership The government has announced the creation of an AI Growth Zone in the North East, set to generate more than 5,000 new jobs and attract up to £30 billion in private investment. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025 Policy & government US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives The first ever UK-US tech agreement will bring new healthcare breakthroughs, clean homegrown energy, and more investment into local communities and businesses in Britain and the United States. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025 Policy & government UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security The UK will contribute Typhoons to NATO's Eastern Sentry mission, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2025