Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Creative Industries Council The Creative Industries Council is a joint forum between the creative industries and government. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government EX14 1SQ, Future Industrial Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/YP3835DZ/V006 View the permit issued for South West Waste Recovery Facility, Honiton under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Social Fund account 2024 to 2025 This document provides a statement of accounts for the Social Fund for the financial year 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UKAEA and NDA strengthen collaborative approach to decommissioning UKAEA and NDA sign formal agreement to share knowledge and expertise, advancing the delivery of major decommissioning programmes. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Hexavalent combination vaccine: programme guidance Guidance for healthcare practitioners on the hexavalent vaccine programme, including its use in the selective neonatal hepatitis B programme. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market scheme update 2025 Annual update to Parliament on the progress made by government on the policy mechanisms implemented under the Electricity Market Reform programme. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: report packaging data Guidance for organisations who may need to report packaging data because they are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government New DVSA Chief Executive named to tackle driving test backlog Beverley Warmington appointed DVSA Chief Executive to lead agency operations and deliver plans to cut driving test backlog and improve services for learners. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Demand responsive transport Guidance for local authorities in England on how to provide demand responsive transport (DRT). GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government DSIT annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 DSIT annual report for the year ending 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: December 2025 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in December 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Migration Advisory Committee: annual report, 2025 This is the sixth annual report that the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) have produced under their expanded remit. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Green Gas Support Scheme: budget management Details of the budget management mechanisms of the Green Gas Support Scheme. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Proposals for permitting of waste motor vehicles: standard rules consultation 33 We want your views on our proposals for standard rules permit for the storage and treatment of waste motor vehicles. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Gosport Borough Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Gosport Borough Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Bolton at Home Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Bolton at Home Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Midland Heart Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Midland Heart Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Salix Homes Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Salix Homes Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Port freight annual statistics: 2024 Annual statistics on the UK port freight traffic for 2024. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Transport expenditure (TSGB13) Data about transport expenditure on households, duty, taxation and inflation, produced by Department for Transport. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes CMA interim report highlights persistent issues in the civil engineering market for roads and railways – which appear to hinder UK growth and productivity. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government FCRM investment programme and asset management commercial strategy: 2025 to 2035 A 10-year plan for how Environment Agency Flood and Coastal Erosion Management procures, manages contracts and works with suppliers. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Adult oral health survey 2023 A report on the findings of the 2023 adult oral health survey. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government New push to unlock enough electricity to power two cities the size of London and boost nature recovery Marine Recovery Fund to get nature thriving and accelerate offshore wind development GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government 500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government EXPP8130 - Guidance on other procedures: hazardous waste GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government How to complete the authority proforma tool (APT) 2026 to 2027 Information to help local authorities complete and submit their APT for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Engagement insight report: 10 Year Health Plan for England Report detailing the views of members of the public and health and care staff as gathered through the Change NHS engagement process that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Webinar recording available: Getting started with 'Manage your appeals' digital service The Planning Inspectorate held a webinar on 9 December 2025 to help local planning authorities (LPAs) get the most from the new 'Manage your appeals' digital service, which completed its nationwide rollout on 1 December 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK appoints Amy Barklam as new Trade Commissioner for LATAC Amy Barklam has been appointed HM Trade Commissioner for Latin America & the Caribbean and Consul General São Paulo. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Government provides £22M extra support for Port Talbot steelworkers and businesses Businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site will be able to access an extra £22 million in support from the UK Government. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Devon section of King Charles III England Coast Path complete Some 78 miles on the south coast and 75 miles on the north coast is now open. Works have seen upgraded walkways, landscaping and habitat improvements GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government War-scarred Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar at risk of leaving the UK An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led the charge for the British at the Battle of Trafalgar GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 16 Dec 2025 Policy & government EnLIGHTening future Schools to deliver BLUE Sustainability in Europe (BlueLightS) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 16 Dec 2025 Policy & government LE16 9RP, VIDA bioenergy Wormslade Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/HP3327LY/A001 View the application submitted by VIDA bioenergy Wormslade Ltd for Wormslade Green Energy AD Plant, Market Harborough. GOV.UK · 16 Dec 2025 Policy & government MOD business appointment rules: applications completed from July to September 2025 Summary of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents. GOV.UK · 16 Dec 2025