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Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
Small farms and those without existing ELM revenue agreements can apply today for SFI as Window 1 opens.
Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections
Become a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.
How to report a business or organisation that is not separating or collecting recyclable waste in line with the Simpler Recycling rules.
This policy update explains the government's plans for Simpler Recycling in England.
The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty.
The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK.
From 1 April most planning applications made to local planning authorities will follow a new route if they are appealed and decided via written representations
Small businesses can record income and expenses when money is actually paid rather than when they've invoiced or received
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