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Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charge rises to £7

From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.

Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax

A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.

Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste

Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.

Couple's £1,350 honeymoon loss after flight cancelled

A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.

Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charges rise to £7

Heathrow Airport is increasing its drop-off charge to £7 and slashing the time limit to 10 minutes from New Year's Day 2026. Discover the new rules, how to pay, and the free alternatives available.

8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals

Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.

Green Christmas Gifts: Avoid £921m Waste

Discover expert tips for sustainable Christmas gifts that reduce landfill waste. Learn how to choose practical, eco-friendly presents and avoid greenwashing this festive season.

Romania achieves 94% recycling rate in two years

Romania's deposit return scheme transforms recycling habits, achieving 94% collection rate for beverage packaging. Discover how this EU success story is inspiring neighbouring countries.

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