Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Environment Agency grants permit for Whitestone landfill site The environmental permit sets out strict conditions on operation of the proposed inert landfill site at Lower Hare Farm GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Floating signs to protect Looe seals from watercraft The Looe Island Marine Wildlife Code Project sees deployment of new signage in this key habitat for Atlantic grey seals. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Mr J Kendall v TUI Airways Ltd: 3300432/2022 and 3305346/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government 2000 series: flying regulations (FLY) Individual Regulatory Articles (RA) relating to the 2000 series. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1704: non-combat parachuting RA covering Non-Combat Parachuting, and their associated ancillary equipment, related activities conducted by the Regulated Community. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1703: foreign military airborne forces equipment RA covering Foreign Military Airborne Forces Equipment, and their associated ancillary equipment, related activities conducted by the Regulated Community. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1702: MOD-approved aerial delivery equipment RA covering MOD-Approved Aerial Delivery Equipment, and their associated ancillary equipment, related activities conducted by the Regulated Community. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1701: MOD-approved airborne forces equipment RA covering MOD-Approved Airborne Forces Equipment, their associated ancillary equipment, related activities conducted by the Regulated Community. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1700: airborne equipment RA covering the overarching governance and regulations for Airborne Equipment related activities conducted by the Regulated Community. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2355: static line and freefall parachuting RA withdrawn, the regulatory requirements of this RA have been incorporated into RA 1701, RA 1702, RA 1703 and RA 1704. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1345: the compendium of airborne equipment release certificates RA withdrawn, the regulatory requirements of this RA have been incorporated within the RA 1700 Series. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government 2. Designing environmental monitoring programmes How to design, implement and review environmental radiological monitoring programmes. Including considerations of the source, pathway and receptors, and the level of impact associated with the site. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government 3. Sampling and monitoring techniques The main monitoring techniques and sample types to meet different monitoring objectives. Includes information on typical locations and frequency for these. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1150: airborne equipment and airborne forces RA withdrawn, the regulatory requirements of this RA have been incorporated within the RA 1700 Series. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Regulators urge donors to support registered charities to help earthquake efforts in Myanmar The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator offer advice on giving safely when looking to support the international aid effort. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2025 Policy & government Tees Valley Combined Authority issued with Best Value Notice The government has issued Tees Valley Combined Authority with a Best Value Notice for an initial period of 12 months. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government Supporting documents for Spring Statement 2025 Supporting documents alongside the main Spring Statement 2025 document: distributional analysis, policy costings and data sources. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0081 14 Marlborough Street, Bristol, BS5 6RH Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government Government Design Principles The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government UK critical minerals midstream and recycling capability report The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) commissioned Frazer-Nash Consulting to carry out an assessment of the UK’s capability in midstream processing, and the recycling and recovery of critical minerals. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government Medical devices: information for patients Information about medical devices that the public can buy for personal use and how we make sure they are safe and effective. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government Medical treatment in China This page is designed to provide British Nationals with an overview of medical treatment in China and information on how the FCDO can help if a British National is in hospital. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2025 Policy & government Homes England and Octopus Real Estate launch £150 million Greener Homes Alliance phase 2 The renewed alliance will reinforce a responsibility to support small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders, while encouraging greener building practices. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2025 Policy & government Delivering economic growth and nature recovery: an independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape Dan Corry’s review examines whether Defra’s regulatory landscape (the regulators and regulations) is fit for purpose in driving both economic growth and nature recovery. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2025 Policy & government Appendix 8: Disciplinary procedures Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2025 Policy & government Special educational needs and disabilities In England, the number of children identified as having special educational needs and disabilities is rising. What are the opportunities for support and barriers to access? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 1 Apr 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions We want your views on the proposed updates to our charges for UK ETS, CORSIA and, the UK ETS and national registries. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2025 Policy & government Calculating the minimum wage How to calculate the average hourly rate, and the number of hours worked over a specific period so that you pay the correct wage. Includes example calculations. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2025 Policy & government Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms Shops encouraged to sell all remaining stock before 1 June 2025 deadline GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Car industry settles competition law case Car manufacturers and industry bodies have reached a settlement with the CMA after admitting to breaking competition law in relation to vehicle recycling, and related advertising claims. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, established by the UK Government to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Chancellor delivers security and national renewal for Wales Chancellor vows to bring about “new era of security and national renewal” as she delivered a Spring Statement to kickstart economic growth. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government 1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters The Royal Navy’s submarine-hunting Merlin helicopters will receive world-class maintenance under a £165 million contract extension, supporting 1,000 skilled UK jobs. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Traffic commissioners: appeals Sets out the requirements of traffic commissioners and staff acting on their behalf in relation to appeals. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Traffic commissioners: the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality Sets out how commissioners approach the legislative requirements and when the potential impact of any regulatory action might be relevant. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Traffic commissioners: case management Sets out the way in which traffic commissioners, and staff delegated to act on their behalf, approach the management of casework. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Traffic commissioners: legal entities Sets out how traffic commissioners are to be satisfied as to the legal status of applicants and operators. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Traffic commissioners: operating centres, stable establishments and addresses for service Sets out the requirement to have an operating centre and stable establishment. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025 Policy & government Traffic commissioners: transport managers Sets out the requirements for satisfying professional competence. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2025