Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 5 Aug 2026.

Policy & government Income This section provides information on income for schools. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Evaluation of the Renters’ Rights Act: Privacy notice This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government PM remarks: 16 March 2026 The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference in Downing Street. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government UKAEA-Eni Tritium Loop Facility expands international partnership Canada's Kinectrics announced as the design and fabrication partner for the UKAEA-Eni H3AT Tritium Loop Facility, a world-leading tritium research facility. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ecotricity Group Limited v (1) The Information Commissioner (2) The Animal and Plant Health Agency: [2026] UKUT 24 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge West on 19 January 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit for local authorities: adjudication circulars Adjudication circulars (A circulars) provide updates to the Housing Benefit guidance manual for local authority staff. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government £45M for UK’s first AI supercomputer to accelerate fusion energy 1.4MW mission-focused supercomputer named ‘Sunrise’, primed to be the world's most powerful AI supercomputer dedicated to fusion energy. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Complaint to UK NCP by Possible about British Airways plc A complaint was filed by Possible: the 10:10 Foundation alleging that British Airways plc has made misleading statements regarding its environmental performance. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK fusion strategy 2026 A strategy to accelerate growth of the fusion industry, grow supply chains and skills, and position the UK as a global leader in commercial fusion. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Voluntary National Insurance contributions for periods abroad from 6 April 2026 This tax information and impact note is about changes to voluntary National Insurance contributions for periods abroad from 6 April 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK announces emergency humanitarian response funding for Lebanon Alongside our ongoing diplomatic efforts, the UK is providing over £5 million in funding to support thousands of displaced civilians across Lebanon. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK-Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein FTA Sub-Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD): joint minutes, 11 November 2025 Summary of the second meeting of the UK-Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Free Trade Agreement Sub-Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD). GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Over £50 million to help families struggling with soaring heating oil costs Families to benefit from over £50 million to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil.  GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Accreditation Guidance for business and government departments. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Major funding boost to divert women from a life of crime Thousands more vulnerable women trapped in a revolving door of crime will receive drug, employment and housing support as part of £31.6 million funding boost. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Online safety and media literacy A collection of research and resources to help you stay safe online and get the most from digital life. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Strengthening UK-Turkmenistan co-operation on climate finance UK–Turkmenistan Climate Finance Forum highlights opportunities for green investment and sustainable growth. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs M B Sousa Menezes da Silva v Emergency Personnel Homecare Ltd and others: 3200694/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Phonics screening check administration guidance Guidance for headteachers, teachers and school staff administering and scoring the phonics screening check in key stage 1. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dispatch of exam scripts: yellow label service Information for exams officers about using the Parcelforce Worldwide yellow label service to dispatch exam scripts for general qualifications. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Tree health pilot scheme: grant funding agreement and 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. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Notification of Regulated Waste Activity - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Have your say on three internationally restricted chemicals - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Smoky Vehicle Control Programme and Spotter Training - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government NSW's most contaminated waterways revealed in landmark microplastic report - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50) Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50). GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Making or importing cosmetics and toiletries - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Police-style powers handed to environment officers as part of plans to bring down waste criminals New powers will allow officers to intervene earlier and bring more criminals to justice GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 15 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government to go "further and faster" in becoming energy secure The Energy Secretary outlines measures to protect consumers and make Britain energy secure. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2026 Policy & government Litter louts face losing their driving licences Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 14 Mar 2026 Policy & government Private, or ‘unadopted’ roads in England and Wales This paper explains what private or ‘unadopted’ roads are and the problems and issues associated with them. It also explains who is responsible for maintaining these roads and how highways authorities can ‘adopt’ such roads and make them public highways. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Responsibilities include: Local Growth Delivery City and Region Growth Deals Data, digital connectivity and AI Transport and infrastructure Employment, skills and education Trade Missions UK Internal Market Intergovernmental Relations Opportunities and Equalities The Cooperative Economy Agriculture, fisheries and rural affairs GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 on productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government When someone dies in the USA The process when a British national dies in the US, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Second arrest made as Liverpool waste investigation continues A second arrest has been made as an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool continues. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: UK armed forces veterans (Census 2021, 2022) Find out how many UK armed forces veterans live in constituencies in Great Britain, based on census data. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Members' interests register: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee Occupations, career history and interests of members of the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit: In-Work Progression - Qualitative research with Jobcentre Plus staff This report presents insights from Jobcentre Plus staff about providing in-work progression (IWP) support to Universal Credit (UC) claimants. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Undercover cops boosted across 9 more forces Project Vigilant is expanding to 9 more forces, boosting undercover patrols to disrupt predatory behaviour and prevent violence against women and girls. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026