Defra plans to extend powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to Environment Agency officers, while fly-tippers could face driving licence penalty points under a new waste crime action plan.

New statutory guidance gives councils in England legal powers to issue on-the-spot fines of up to £500 for littering, while banning private enforcement firms from treating penalties as a revenue stream.

ReLondon research finds 335 million repairable items discarded annually as Repair Week expands to six cities

Environmental network outlines dual-budget EPR model and interim circularity fund ahead of EU Circular Economy Act.

Expiry of Renewables Obligation support from April 2027 threatens closure of UK biomass plants

Consultation response confirms time-and-materials charging scheme takes effect from 3 February 2026

Eight European associations call for transition period and repeal of two-day advance notice requirement

JRC research finds material-matching pictograms increased correct disposal by 38 per cent in behavioural trials

Scottish court rules ministerial letter contained no misrepresentation that induced company to invest

30 organisations write to Cabinet Secretary warning of 'wasted opportunity' as consultation closes