Policy & government

Policy & government Operation cracks down on waste crime in Cumbria The Environment Agency has led a major multi-agency operation to tackle waste crime in Cumbria. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 14 Jul 2026 Policy & government New resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data PackUK introduces a resubmission deadline of 1 September 2026 for 2025 packaging data to affect Notices of Liability. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Almost 20,000 new homes unlocked after breakthrough by government Water Delivery Taskforce 18,771 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties closer to being built GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government PackUK Publishes Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027 RAM 2027 provides updated guidance to support producers to assess packaging recyclability under pEPR… GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency secures £275,000 from Anglian Water Environment Agency has secured an Enforcement Undertaking from Anglian Water for two permit breaches and an illegal discharge from sites in Lincolnshire GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Additive manufacturing: transforming submarine maintenance and support The Submarine Delivery Group is using advanced and additive manufacturing to improve submarine availability. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Completion of UK’s high-level waste return programme to Germany Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has delivered the third and final return of high-level waste (HLW), in the form of vitrified residue, to Germany. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fiftieth anniversary conference marking the 1976 drought Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy’s keynote address looking at how the devastating drought changed the way we manage and use water. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports Households and businesses are set to benefit from stronger, more secure supply chains as the UK invests £50 million in critical minerals projects. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 21 Jun 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit Officers found serious fire hazards and pollution risks during a site visit GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government CMA orders Marks Electrical to refund customers over pre-selected extra charges Marks Electrical must refund nearly 40,000 customers and pay a fine after it automatically opted customers into additional paid services. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed The third and final shipment of high level waste in the form of vitrified residues has been safely delivered to Germany. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 14 Jun 2026 Policy & government Act now: MMO releases further guidance on I-VMS Eligible fishermen are urged to take immediate action as the Marine Management Organisation moves into the next phase of its I-VMS roll-out GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Charity Commission News CC News provides essential regulatory information for charity trustees and their advisers. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a recycling company for attempting to illegally export plastics contaminated with household waste.… GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 26 May 2026 Policy & government HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: May 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, governance, benefits, community impacts, land and property. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 19 May 2026 Policy & government Pet owners urged to take care when using flea and tick treatments to help protect our waterways VMD launches campaign on protecting UK waterways from contamination from flea and tick treatments GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 12 May 2026 Policy & government New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 12 May 2026 Policy & government UN funding available for clean energy and decarbonisation projects in developing countries The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with support from the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, has launched a new global call for proposals for clean energy and industrial decarbonisa… GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 8 May 2026 Policy & government The Large Business Customer Survey 2025 Research into Large Business’ experiences of dealing with HMRC, their views on administration of tax policy and wider influences on their attitudes to tax. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government UK and England's carbon footprint to 2023 Annual greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions relating to UK and England consumption. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Policy & government Engineering biology for critical minerals Science advice note: biology-based approaches to critical minerals extraction and processing within 5 to 10 years. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government BDUK GigaHubs Evaluation: Process Review A process review of the GigaHubs intervention - Hubs delivered as part of the Project Gigabit programme. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Housing Statistics 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Thematic report on emerging food innovations in the UK A report on emerging food innovations the FSA and FSS foresee reaching UK markets in the next 5–10 years. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum - papers Work, outputs, and evidence produced by the members of the Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Global Supply Chains: A Foresight report on risk and resilience A report on risk and resilience, which will help decision-makers across HM Government build resilient supply chains and safeguard growth and prosperity. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Farm practices survey February 2025 The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Farm practices survey February 2026 The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Champions’ AI Adoption Plans Independent AI adoption plans setting out recommendations from the AI Champions, to accelerate AI adoption across key UK sectors, with a pro-worker approach. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK innovation survey 2025: report This report presents the detailed findings of the 2025 UK innovation survey (UKIS 2025) covering the period 2022 to 2024 GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Energy Efficiency Scheme: Final Evaluation Report Final evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Scheme, part of the wider 2023 VCSE Cost of Living Programme. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Rapid Technology Assessment: Advanced composites for climate adaptation Rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at advanced composites for climate adaptation. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 27 May 2026 Policy & government DCMS areas of research interest This document outlines the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's areas of research interest. It summarises the most important research questions facing DCMS. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Investigation of real fires – annual summaries Report summarising findings and recommendations from investigations of fires carried out by OFR Consultants. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 20 May 2026 Policy & government The Southport Inquiry: Phase 1 report Phase 1 report of the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Southport attack of 29 July 2024. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Global Research and Technology Development approach paper 2026 This paper explains how the FCDO works with partners to create evidence, new ideas and shared scalable resources to solve global challenges and improve development outcomes. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Environmental Indicator Framework: Assessments This release contains summaries for all Environmental Indicator Framework assessments relevant to the goals of the Environmental Improvement Plan. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 13 May 2026 Policy & government Data for Theme J: Resource Use and Waste Data for 'Theme J: Resource Use and Waste' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 13 May 2026