Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour New minimum wage rates come into force from 1 April, following Low Pay Commission recommendations. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Low Pay Commission consultation 2026 We are gathering evidence towards our recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2027. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Direction on the rent standard 2026 This Direction requires the regulator to set a rent standard for registered providers of social housing. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Procurement at MHCLG Information about procurement at MHCLG and for those looking to become a supplier or contractor. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Technical interface specifications for Companies House software Technical specifications for developing software to send information to Companies House digitally. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Residential and commercial chargepoints: become an authorised installer Apply to be an authorised installer for OZEV residential and commercial chargepoint grant schemes. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Deductions from benefit: how creditors can apply Guidance for new creditors, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how to apply for deductions from a claimant's ESA, JSA and Pension Credit. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Electric vehicle chargepoint grants Grants for installing electric vehicle chargepoints for individuals, landlords, businesses, the public sector, charities and education institutions. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local authorities and advisers: removal of the spare room subsidy Toolkit for local authorities, housing providers and support organisations in the social rented sector, providing information on the removal of the spare room subsidy. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking: installer claim form Form for installers to claim the chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessment policies and statements Policies and statements related to the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): outcomes of Work Capability Assessment statistics. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Zero emission vehicle grant portal Using the zero emission vehicle grant portal to apply for funding as a car manufacturer or dealership. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government How to apply for vehicle eligibility for the Electric Car Grant Guidance for applicants on how to apply for vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Wheelchair accessible vehicle grants: eligibility and applications Eligibility criteria and application information for the wheelchair accessible vehicle grant. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Domestic violence and abuse: help from DWP A guide for domestic violence and abuse victims about services from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Household Support Fund: guidance for local councils Information for local councils on the Household Support Fund to support vulnerable households in England. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit guidance for supported housing claims This guidance provides support for local authorities with their decision-making for processing Housing Benefit claims from individuals living in supported housing. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Managed payments to mortgage lenders – information for lenders Guidance for lenders on taking part in the scheme to pay Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) direct to qualifying lenders. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Work and Health Programme provider guidance This guidance is for DWP providers of the Work and Health Programme including WHP Pioneer. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Marine licensing: fees Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Child maintenance: how we work out payments: leaflet This leaflet explains how the Child Maintenance Service works out how much child maintenance a paying parent must pay. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits: technical guidance Find out what Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits are, how they are worked out, the eligibility rules and how to apply. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit if you're State Pension age and get a Migration Notice letter How Universal Credit works if you’re State Pension age and you got a Migration Notice letter. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Move to Universal Credit if you get a Migration Notice letter As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit.  GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit if you’re a ‘mixed age couple’ and get Migration Notice letters If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits have ended or will end soon. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Implementation of the Trade Mark Directive 2015 This guidance outlines the important changes to the Trade Mark Act and how they will affect rights holders. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government New measures coming in to ease cost of living pressure: 1 April 2026 A raft of new measures – coming into force today (1 April 2026) – will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government HM Land Registry Chair's response to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State This is the Chair's response to the Government’s expectations and priorities for HM Land Registry over the coming year. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government HM Land Registry Business Plan 2026+ HM Land Registry's roadmap for investments in its services, people, technology and data to enable more efficient operational delivery, improved customer experience and a modern property registration service. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Hedgerow management rules: buffer strips Rules on buffer strips that you must follow if you have hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs The government has announced that it is establishing a statutory public inquiry into grooming gangs. The inquiry begins work on 13 April 2026. House of Commons Library · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Gulf air defences boosted further, as Defence Secretary visits Middle East Further vital air defence support for Gulf partners has been confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP as he visits the Middle East. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Military ranges firing notices List of all UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing times for military ranges. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: extension of UK REACH deadlines options assessment RPC's opinion of the options assessment produced by DEFRA for UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals). GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss H J Reid v Ball Aerosol Packaging UK Ltd: 6035499/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) scheme: indexation changes We're seeking views on proposed changes to inflation indexation for the Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) scheme. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Director information hub: knowing the rules that apply to your company As a director, you’re responsible for making sure that you and your company comply with all relevant laws, regulations and rules. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Problems with parcel deliveries It is often a retailer’s responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Find out more about consumers’ rights in relation to parcel deliveries. House of Commons Library · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Apply for a Canton-specific work permit for Switzerland Canton specific guidance on applying for a work permit for Switzerland. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr P Edwards v Harman Technology Ltd: 2408152/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026