{"id":1048,"date":"2026-05-06T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mycrochettips.com\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:01:55","slug":"over-50-businesses-urge-government-to-publish-circular-economy-growth-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mycrochettips.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/over-50-businesses-urge-government-to-publish-circular-economy-growth-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 50 businesses urge government to publish Circular Economy Growth Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over 50 businesses and trade associations, including IKEA and Virgin Media O2, are urging the UK Government to publish the long-delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan.<\/h4>\n

As part of the joint letter<\/a>, the businesses said the plan would end uncertainty, provide \u2018the confidence to invest\u2019 and accelerate a circular economy transition across their operations.<\/p>\n

The Circular Economy Growth Plan was originally expected to be published in October last year and has been held back for over six months.<\/p>\n

Circular Online<\/em> learned that the Department for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) expected to publish the plan for consultation in early 2026. However, it has yet to be published, and there is no indication of when it could arrive.<\/p>\n

The businesses have said they are worried the ongoing delay \u2018will harm momentum towards a more resilient, resource efficient economy\u2019.<\/p>\n

The plan has been\u00a0developed by the Circular Economy Taskforce<\/a>, an independent advisory group comprising experts and leaders from various sectors.<\/p>\n

The letter has been signed by businesses including IKEA and Virgin Media O2, as well as the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM).<\/p>\n

Rachel Solomon Williams, Executive Director at Aldersgate Group, a signatory of the letter, commented: \u201cThe continued delay to the Circular Economy Growth Plan is creating real uncertainty for business.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need a clear, cross\u2011government, long\u2011term approach that provides policy certainty, supports resilience, and enables investment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is particularly important as the UK seeks to reset its relationship with the EU: policy divergence can cause substantial practical and economic challenges for business.\u201d<\/p>\n

The joint letter was sent to Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Defra, as well as the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Transport, Treasury, and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.<\/p>\n

Last week, a separate letter coordinated by The Restart Project<\/a> and signed by Green Alliance, Back Market, and the CIWM also called on the Prime Minister to release the Circular Economy Growth Plan.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 Over 50 businesses and trade associations, including IKEA and Virgin Media O2, are urging the UK Government to publish the long-delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan. As part of the joint letter, the businesses said the plan would end uncertainty, provide \u2018the confidence to invest\u2019 and accelerate a circular economy…<\/p>\n

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