New European recycling and landfill diversion targets are to be unveiled in the 'next few weeks', says Environment Commissioner.

British Metals Recycling Association calls for speedier allocation of scrap metal licences after survey finds two-fifths are yet to be issued.

Northern Ireland is to create a new Resource Efficiency Directorate and streamline environmental regulation in a bid to curb waste crime.

Biffa Waste Services Ltd fined £20,000 after an agency worker loses the tips of two fingers in unguarded machinery.

Amended regulations that seek to better control waste exports and crack down on illegal shipments have been laid in Parliament.

Environmental Waste Recycling Ltd fined £46,000 for safety failings after an employee broke his arm in a piece of machinery.

The Welsh Government is to launch draft guidance on separate recycling collections ‘by the end of April’.

Scotland increases fines for flytipping to £200 and littering to £80 in a bid to encourage responsible waste disposal.

The Environment Agency's website is to close on 8 April, as all content moves to new GOV.UK address.

Wales could ‘switch off’ from UK Landfill Tax and bring in its own devolved tax in April 2018, according to new Wales Bill.