Recycling news: 2024

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Strong foundations in the first years of school This report examines how schools secure the foundational knowledge and skills that every child needs by the end of key stage 1. GOV.UK · 8 Oct 2024 Policy & government Mr E Haynes v Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police: 2602923/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Oct 2024 Policy & government Global Business Mobility: eligible occupations and codes Find out which jobs are eligible for Global Business Mobility visas. GOV.UK · 8 Oct 2024 Policy & government Tree health advice package: grant funding agreement terms and conditions You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme tree health advice package. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Tree health pilot scheme: oak processionary moth grant funding agreement and terms and conditions You must read and agree to these terms and conditions to apply for the local authority grant funding for an oak with oak processionary moth grant. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government New restrictions to limit impact of Ips typographus tree pest Spruce tree planting prohibited in parts of East Anglia and South East England GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government The operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Explains how the act is administered and enforced and provides detailed guidance to licence holders and applicants. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Artificial intelligence and new technology in creative industries New technologies are rapidly shaping how people create and consume arts and culture. But what is the impact on rightsholders and human creativity? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Artificial intelligence: education and impacts on children and young people Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to be a vital technology, but how should it be used in education? Should people be educated about AI? What are key concerns? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Elections and their reform British elections are thought to be fair and have integrity. However, some stakeholders indicate there are ways in which the electoral system and administration of elections could be improved and are calling for reform. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Devolution and intergovernmental relations Relations between the UK Government and the devolved executives in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been challenging in the recent past. How could relations be improved? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Democratic engagement and trust in parliament Political participation is critical for a healthy democracy. There are reasons for optimism but declining trust in core democratic institutions risks disengagement. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Prisons capacity and performance What can be done to address overcrowding and create a more rehabilitative environment in prisons in England and Wales? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Extremism and hate crime Extremism poses a threat to society. It is unclear how ongoing geopolitical and societal change will affect extremism in the UK. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Policing of peaceful but disruptive protests Do existing police powers appropriately balance the rights of protestors and the wider public in relation to peaceful but disruptive protests? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Policing: a public health approach How should the police work with other local bodies to improve responses to social issues such as drug use, youth violence and people in mental health crisis? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Adult social care: market shaping How to create personalised, high quality, sustainable care solutions using a range of care providers and support organisations. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Artificial intelligence: ethics, governance and regulation AI poses significant challenges for regulators in a wide number of areas, with different countries taking divergent approaches. How should the UK regulate AI? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Strengthening parliamentary scrutiny Parliament works to scrutinise the government. With concerns about its ability to do this effectively, what reforms might be on the agenda in the next five years? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Healthy ageing and care for older populations The UK has an ageing population increasingly living with multiple health conditions. Research shows there may be challenges to supporting healthy ageing and improving quality of life for older populations, as current health and social care services are under increasing pressures. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Children and young people and the criminal justice system How well set up is the criminal justice system to support children and young people, particularly in the light of increasing levels of cyber- and AI-enabled crime? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Challenges facing disadvantaged and deprived communities What are the challenges facing deprived communities in the UK, and what opportunities are there for addressing these? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government UK-EU relations and European security With growing cooperation between the UK and EU on various fronts, what new opportunities and challenges lie ahead? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Autonomous transport Automated vehicles are in trial and development stages across the UK. What are the opportunities and challenges of them being on UK roads? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Biodiversity loss and nature recovery Meeting legally binding targets for reversing biodiversity loss would require a range of challenges to be addressed but would also provide societal benefits. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Technologies and artificial intelligence in the workforce Technologies in the workplace can increase efficiency and reduce costs. Challenges include a lack of guidelines, blurred work-life boundaries, and re-skilling workers. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Inequalities in diets Healthy diets would improve population-wide health and reduce wider health inequalities but are unaffordable for the poorest 20% of the population. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Mr I Birtles v Transport for Wales Ltd: 2412916/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Barriers to Accessing Health Support for PIP, NS ESA, and UC Claimants This report details the findings of research into the health support needs for disability-related benefit claimants, and whether the department could play a role in supporting claimants accessing health support. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Procurement at RPA How we use external suppliers for goods and services. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Single-use plastics bans and restrictions  You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024 Policy & government Exploratory qualitative research into the early experiences of the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) Findings from a qualitative study with self-employed Universal Credit claimants exploring how claimants understand and respond to the Minimum Income Floor. GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024 Policy & government Applying Behavioural Insights to Green Pensions A report on Defined Contribution pension members’ engagement with environmentally sustainable pensions (green pensions). GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024 Policy & government Universal Credit childcare costs support research This report presents findings from an evaluation of Universal Credit claimants' childcare choices. GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024 Policy & government Jobcentre co-location research: qualitative study This report outlines the findings of the exploratory research on 6 co-located jobcentres across England and Wales. GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024 Policy & government Qualitative research with working people exploring decisions about work and care This report presents findings from qualitative research with working people who were making, or had made, decisions about work and care. GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024 Policy & government Review of international and private sector evidence on the effectiveness of digitising services A review of the effectiveness of digitising services GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024 Policy & government Product Safety Report: TEMI Magnetic Dart Board sold via Amazon (2409-0116) Product Safety Report for TEMI Magnetic Dart Board presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024 Policy & government Flats 2, 6 & 7 Chandos Court, Buckingham Road, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 6HR: LON/00AQ/LSC/2022/0265, LON/00AQ/LSC/2023/0255, LON/00AQ/LSC/2023/0487, LON/00AQ/LSC/2024/0072 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini, Mrs A Flynn MRICS and Mr J E Francis on 27 July 2024 GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024 Policy & government 141 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TT: LON/00AF/LSC/2024/0112 Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge B MacQueen and Tribunal Member J Naylor, FRICS FIRPM and Tribunal Member J Francis on 16 September 2024 GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024