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Spending Review sidelines waste resources sector as Defra faces major budget cuts

The UK Government's Spending Review 2025 has delivered a stark message for the waste management and circular economy sector, with minimal direct investment commitments and significant cuts to the department responsible for waste policy oversight.

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WRAP warns of looming collapse in UK used textiles sector

Environmental NGO warns that unsustainable losses could place a £64 million burden on local authorities, charities, and consumers if struggling industry fails

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Coffee pod recycling service reaches 200 local authority sites
By Resource |
28 April 2025 |
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Three in ten UK households now have access to pod recycling points at waste and recycling centres
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ESA calls for universal kerbside collection of batteries and electricals
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Charles Newman
| 28 April 2025 |
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Research shows mandatory collections could prevent 85 per cent of waste fires and save £6bn over a decade
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North London community fund awards £168,111 to waste prevention projects
By Resource |
25 April 2025 |
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20 organisations receive grants to tackle waste streams through grassroots initiatives across seven boroughs
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Councils expect meeting ETS tax on incineration will hit services
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Charles Newman
| 25 April 2025 |
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LGA survey finds majority of local authorities anticipate reduction in other waste services once obligations to meet cost of UK Emissions Trading Scheme start in 2028 
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Haringey issues over £1.3 million in fly-tipping and littering fines
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Beth Jones
| 16 April 2025 |
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At least 17 boroughs are increasing fines to £1,000 following the rise of illegal waste dumping in London
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Alupro and LARAC partner to boost aluminium recycling rates
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Beth Jones
| 2 April 2025 |
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The collaboration aims to enhance council recycling programs and improve household participation rates
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London Textile Action Plan sets nine-point strategy for sustainable fashion
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Beth Jones
| 2 April 2025 |
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Cross-sector coalition unveils roadmap that outlines circular vision for capital’s £11 billion textile sector
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eTEEP tool to help councils comply with Simpler Recycling regulations
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1 April 2025 |
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WRAP launches web-service to evaluate whether local authorities can continue collecting paper and card recycling with other materials.
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Havering Council faces legal action over Arnold’s Field contamination dispute
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Beth Jones
| 20 March 2025 |
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High Court hears judicial review from Clear The Air In Having over council’s refusal to classify illegal landfill site as contaminated, despite threat to local health
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Bristol Council drops plans for four-weekly residual waste collections
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Beth Jones
| 12 March 2025 |
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Consultation closes with more than 11,000 signatures gained on ‘Say no to monthly bin collections in Bristol’ petition
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Balancing Act: Opinion on UK waste electricals response
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Graeme Milne, Chief Executive of REPIC
| 4 March 2025 |
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Graeme Milne, Chief Executive of REPIC, shares views on Defra’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment consultation response
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Four nations jointly issue requirements for PackUK’s implementation strategy
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Beth Jones
| 27 February 2025 |
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Joint policy statement details check list of scheme administrator duties, with June 2025 deadlines set for key governance documents
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Liverpool community groups offered £165,000 for waste reduction projects
By Resource |
10 February 2025 |
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Zero Waste Community Fund opens applications for projects targeting priority materials including WEEE and textiles
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Bristol consults householders on four-weekly residual waste collections
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Beth Jones
| 28 January 2025 |
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Council seeks public views on waste service changes aimed at reaching 65 per cent recycling target
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Final phase of recycling scheme rolled out across Cardiff
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Beth Jones
| 22 January 2025 |
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Cardiff Council expands its ‘sack sort’ scheme to 36,000 households in an effort to meet the Welsh Government’s recycling targets
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Recycling scheme redistributes furniture to support people facing homelessness
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Beth Jones
| 7 January 2025 |
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Birmingham City Council pilot stores and rehomes furniture left behind by council tenants
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Waste reduction projects secure £200,000 in funding in North London
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Beth Jones
| 7 January 2025 |
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The Restart Project, ReLondon, and Octopus Community Network receive grants for projects to reduce food waste and e-waste
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Highland Council scraps incinerator plans
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Beth Jones
| 18 December 2024 |
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The council cites public opposition, emissions reduction, and the large amount of plastic being burned as the reasons for the decision
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UK councils face unprecedented plastic collection expansion by 2027
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Charles Newman
| 17 December 2024 |
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RECOUP survey reveals 312 councils must add film and flexible plastic collections within two years if current Government requirement is to be met
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Simpler Recycling revision mandates separate collection of paper and card
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Charles Newman
| 29 November 2024 |
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Defra publishes new guidance with TEEP clause likely to maintain status quo for commingled collection of dry recyclables
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