Transparency data: Defra: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, October to December 2019

Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and the permanent secretary’s meetings with external organisations.

News story: Circular economy measures drive forward ambitious plans for waste

The Circular Economy Package includes a target to recycle 65% of municipal waste by 2035 and measures to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill or incinerated.

Research and analysis: Carrier bag charge: summary of data in England

A summary of the data on single-use plastic carrier bags in England.

Forestry lecturer takes his leaf

A popular forestry lecturer is retiring from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) more than 40 years after being appointed to develop and deliver forestry courses.

Policy paper: Circular Economy Package policy statement

Sets out the key changes which will be made in implementing the Circular Economy Package (CEP).