Insight Understanding the new waste carrier, broker, and dealer reforms in England and Wales 05 November 2026 7 minutes read In July 2026, the UK government published ‘The Environmental Permitting (Waste Controlling or Transporting) and Relevant Functions of Primary Authorities (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026 – SI 2026/873’ [1]. These regulations form part of the government's wider reforms to waste regulation in England, aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, improving accountability, and tackling waste crime. Read more