Legislation news
Safeguards sought over EU target fines
Details of safeguards for councils liable for EU fines if they miss targets including recycling goals have been set out by the government.
Cash to be banned from scrap trade
The home secretary has said the government will seek to ban cash transactions for scrap metal and increase fines for trading stolen material.
Scrap law change backed by environmental health group
Environmental health specialists have added their voice to calls for new legislation to tighten the licensing regime for the scrap metal trade.
Spelman backs fly-tipping action
The environment secretary has defended cuts to the Keep Britain Tidy campaign and backed councils taking action against fly-tipping offenders.
Eight family members charged with waste and money laundering offences
Eight members of the same family have been charged with waste management and money laundering offences after a swoop by police in the West Country.
Waste firms hit back at manufacturers over legislation
Refuse firms have hit back at manufacturers in a row over waste laws.
