Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 4 Aug 2026.

Policy & government UK Scholarships Unit Head meets Ugandan partners on scholarship cooperation Dr Emma Hennessey met government and education partners in Uganda to discuss co-operation on the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Uganda welcomes major trade delegations to strengthen partnership Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja welcomed UK business delegations in Kampala to spark new partnerships and fuel Uganda’s growth. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Local transport plans Statutory guidance for local authorities on preparing local transport plans. Explains legal duties, core principles, what to include and the planning process. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK and the Solomon Islands sign MoU on forest governance The Solomon Islands government and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising their partnership on forest governance under the UK-funded FGMC programme. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government The UK-Madagascar trade partnership: building opportunities together UK trade schemes give Madagascar near‑total tariff‑free access, simpler rules of origin and regional cumulation, helping exporters integrate into UK chains. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76870P - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: particular types of chattels and chattel valuations: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76700P - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: wasting assets: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76550SUBC - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76550P - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: chattels: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CSLM2010 - About CSL: overview of student loans: student loans GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government SAM100050 - Records: set up taxpayer record: criteria for a PAYE / SA record GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: Review of the Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (domestic) RPC's opinion of the post implementation review produced by DESNZ on the Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (domestic) GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems Programme (ARTES) ARTES is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for commercial telecommunications products and services. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Harnessing English law for economic growth A report analysing the economic value of English law. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders A crooked family who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire must pay a total of nearly £67,000 in confiscation orders, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Early years stronger practice hubs Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Home Office procurement card spend over £500: 2025 Details of all government procurement card transactions for £500 and over in 2025. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government The switch to digital landlines This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of traditional landline phones to digital, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services. House of Commons Library · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Modernisation Committee An overview of the current Modernisation Committee, established in 2024, and the work of the previous Modernisation Committee, which sat from 1997 to 2010. House of Commons Library · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty From today, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Medicines licensing: how to apply Links to help choose an application route and legal basis for a marketing authorisation (MA). And information on getting advice, practical procedures, fees and variations. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government West Midlands director sentenced after running two companies for more than five years while banned His wife was also sentenced for helping him breach his ban GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Damp and mould: understanding and addressing the health risks for rented housing providers This guidance delivers on the government’s commitment in response to the Coroner’s 'prevention of future deaths' report on the death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak due to mould in the home. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us The Office for Investment (OfI) is a joint unit of HM Treasury, the Department for Business and Trade, and the Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. We source and secure transformational investment to drive growth, job creation, and increased productivity across the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Bus enhanced partnerships Creating an enhanced partnership to run local bus services. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government A W Anderson v Curzon & Co Ltd: 1400065/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Section 18: Substantive examination and grant or refusal of patent Sections (18.01 - 18.99) last updated: July 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Supplementary Protection Certificates for Medicinal and Plant Protection Products Section last updated: April 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government (x2) Flat 168, Wendling, Haverstock Road, London, NW5 4QY - LON/00AG/HMF/2022/0248 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Tribunal Member Mann on 05 May 2023 GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government ​​Improving the energy efficiency of socially rented homes in England ​​This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for socially rented homes for the first time.​ GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr D Leonard-Elmaz v Ocado Central Services Ltd: [2026] EAT 41 Employment Appeal Judgment of Andrew Hochhauser, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 15 January 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us The UK Space Agency sets the national direction on space. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency fees and charges Details of fees and charges including information on how to pay. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environmental permits: when and how you are charged How the Environment Agency charges for activities that need an environmental permit and the charges you must pay. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency charges consultation: radioactive substances regulation (non-nuclear sites) We want your views on our proposed changes to our charges so we can continue to fully recover our costs. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): registration, disposal, labelling When you can use PCBs and equipment, products or materials containing them, and how to register, label and dispose of them. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Request environmental permit coordination for major projects How to get extra support for projects in England that require a complex range of environmental permits and licences. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Waste recovery sites: apply for a pre-consent certificate If you run a waste recovery site with a permit in England and regularly receive shipments of the same waste, you may benefit from having a 'pre-consent' certificate. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026