Fly-tipping, once dismissed as mere littering, has escalated into an organised crime epidemic across the UK, costing taxpayers and landowners millions. Recent research by Keep Britain Tidy reveals a staggering 98% of councils consider fly-tipping a problem, with 70% describing it as "major." Disturbingly, over 40% of incidents are now linked to rogue waste operators, not just individuals. This...

The UK government's much-anticipated Circular Economy Strategy, originally slated for October, has been postponed until 2026. This delay, confirmed by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, presents both challenges and opportunities for commercial real estate (CRE) owners and managers. While the government reiterates its commitment to a circular economy, businesses cannot afford to wait for...