Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Farming Profitability Review 2025: an independent review The review, led by Baroness Batters, provides a detailed assessment of short, medium and long‑term actions required to strengthen farming profitability. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Reynolds: Farmers central to Britain’s food security, rural economy and countryside New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government EPA bans chlorthal-dimethyl weedkiller - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ban on chlorthal-dimethyl / DCPA weedkiller - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Circular Economy Resource Recovery Report 2023-24 - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Supercharging the EV transition - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government TPD18110 - National Advice Service Enquiries - Tobacco products required to carry the fiscal mark GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government State of the Nation 2025: The evolving story of social mobility in the UK The Social Mobility Commission annual report updates its index, compares international mobility outcomes, and tracks UK long-term geographical disparities. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site Treve Young was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Family Court Statistics Quarterly: July to September 2025 Volume of cases dealt with by family courts over time, with statistics also broken down for the main types of case involved. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Use of Discretionary Housing Payments: April to September 2025 Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April to September 2025, based on local authority mid-year returns. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet  UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Criminal court statistics quarterly: July to September 2025 Type and volume of cases received and processed through the criminal court system of England and Wales, including statistics on case timeliness. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Homes England appoints new executive regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and boost tailored housing and regeneration delivery across the country Government’s housing and regeneration Agency confirms appointments in latest progress milestone towards mobilising new Strategic Plan and new regional operating model, which will work hand-in-hand with national Agency coordination and programmes. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Celebrating the First Anniversary of UK's Accession to CPTPP Local business enjoys sweet success in Japan following UK’s access to major trading bloc. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government ECSH155000 - Making Referrals and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Changes to nutrient neutrality in England This POSTnote summarises the challenges and options for reducing nutrient pollution in river catchments currently subject to 'nutrient neutrality' planning advice POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Department for Transport Statistics contact information Contact details for statistical queries at DfT. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Plastic wet wipes ban Understand which wipes will be banned, when plastic wet wipes can still be sold, and how the ban will be enforced. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to come forward with their views. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Request for planning permission: Entertainment Resort Complex, Bedford This consultation invites comments on a request for planning permission for an Entertainment Resort Complex and associated development at the former Brickworks and adjoining land, Kempston Hardwick, Bedford. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UKAEA Sustainability Strategy The strategy outlines UKAEA’s commitment to delivering fusion energy research sustainably. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Engagement insight report appendix: 10 Year Health Plan for England Appendix to the engagement insight report, detailing the views of members of the public and health and care staff that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Partner engagement insight report: 10 Year Health Plan for England Report detailing the views of organisations with an interest in health and care that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Future regulatory regime for benchmarks and benchmark administrators This consultation seeks views on the proposal to reform the UK’s existing benchmarks regime and replace it with the Specified Authorised Benchmarks Regime (SABR). GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government MIN 674 (M) Amendment 4 guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government £78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride, and councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services and community hubs.  GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Quota application mechanism: apply for 2026 English quota Use the quota application mechanism (QAM) to apply for English fishing quota. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr H S Langridge v Fusion Consulting Group Ltd: 3300415/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr L Render and Mr B Wilson v Hornbees Waste Management Ltd: 3308756/2024 and 3308757/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr K Swords v Ministry of Defence: 3306470/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK supports South Africa’s low-carbon transition with new Climate Finance Accelerator The UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa has opened its fourth call for proposals, offering tailored support to low-carbon projects. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia Communities are better protected from illegal waste operators following a successful year of roadside checks by the Environment Agency, police and partners. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Statutory security of supply report: 2025 Annual report to Parliament on the supply of electricity, gas and oil to meet the demands of consumers in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government SP v RAD Group Ltd and Others: 3311126/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Energy bill reductions: statement to energy suppliers Statement to energy suppliers on how we expect savings to be passed on to consumers. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund UK Shared Prosperity Fund supporting documents. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr M Burke v Magna Exteriors (Liverpool) Ltd: 2403207/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025