The circular economy and sustainable manufacturing
A circular economy provides a growth opportunity for the UK, yet it will require timely strategic decisions and planning.

Tree diseases and pests from outside or already spreading within, Europe, have the potential to damage or kill large number of trees in the UK's country and urban landscapes.
Invasive Tree Pests and Diseases (270 KB , PDF)
The risk to UK trees from invasive diseases and pests is growing with the expansion of international trade and travel and transport of live trees and timber products, along with environmental changes. This POSTnote summarises the difficulties in regulating the threat of imported pests and diseases, and for managing them if they become established in the UK.
Invasive Tree Pests and Diseases (270 KB , PDF)
A circular economy provides a growth opportunity for the UK, yet it will require timely strategic decisions and planning.
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and opportunities relating to the production, regulation and consumption of cultivated meat, also known as 'lab grown' meat.
A key challenge in energy policy is keeping energy affordable and maintaining security of supply, while transitioning to a net zero system.