Stakeholders in the circular economy voice scepticism over the European Commission’s decision to introduce a ‘more ambitious’ proposal next year.

The European Commission has withdrawn its current circular economy proposals, but says it will now begin work on a ‘more ambitious’ proposal.

Retailers in England will be required to report details of their plastic bag charging schemes to central government, a new letter has revealed.

Central government is consulting on proposals for new regulations on the seizure of vehicles in relation to offences concerning waste.

Industry expresses ‘dismay’ at rumours regarding the potential withdrawal of the European Commission’s circular economy package.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has released a progress report on its 2013 Waste Prevention Programme for England.

Central government has announced the 10 winners of the first round of the Innovation in Waste Prevention fund.

The BBC is to run a new, three-part series on waste next year, with campaigner and chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall presenting the programme.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council warns it may have to make 500 people redundant and undertake a ‘wholesale evaluation’ of a range of services, including waste, to manage its budget.

Recycling half of the items littered in England would have an economic value of at least £14.8 million, finds Keep Britain Tidy report.