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 Testing advice for specific vehicles: guidance for MOT testers What MOT testers need to know about how to test certain makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information). GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Evaluation of the NI Cyber AI Hub programme An evaluation setting out progress on the Cyber-AI Hub Programme being delivered in Northern Ireland by Queen’s University Belfast. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Planning inspector roles: apply by 15 March 2026 The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced built environment professionals to become planning inspectors, determining planning appeals across England. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Afghan Resettlement Programme: policy guidance How existing and new arrivals will be managed under the Afghan Resettlement Programme. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Results from the Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry 2024 The NIABI is a key resource for measuring the size, performance and structure of the Northern Ireland business economy. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Developing faster indicators of transport activity information Methodology notes for the timelier transport activity indicators for topical issues relating to transport. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion  UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 369, February 2026 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government New investment to boost warehouse space and help Kenyan businesses grow Investments from the UK’s MOBILIST programme and the Private Infrastructure Development Group enabled a KES 5 billion listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Statement to the 111th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW Statement by His Excellency Chris Rampling, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 111th Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government to tackle speculative demand grid connection requests Reforms will strengthen conditions for joining and remaining in the queue for demand connections, and prioritise projects that deliver growth and jobs. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Don’t miss out: Final call for farmers to secure Year 1 Suckler Cow Scheme Payment - Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland Environment Agency · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - 2024 - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government AGL2640 - Operational assurance overview: Health and Safety: Manual handling GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Religion (Census 2021, 2022) Find out how many people identify with different faiths in your constituency, based on the latest census data. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government 2026 schools white paper: Plans for wider school reform Covers wider plans in February 2026's schools white paper, on reducing disadvantage gaps, pupil wellbeing and behaviour, school trusts, and the workforce House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Treaty rights: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with a passport application for a customer whose claim is through a European Economic Area national who exercised Treaty rights. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Middle East: Consular assistance for British nationals 2026 This page summarises consular assistance available to British nationals wishing to leave the Middle East in 2026. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act: call for evidence We are consulting on whether to extend the bill's requirements to other types of large agricultural equipment and power tools. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Fraud Strategy launch Lord Hanson introduces the Fraud Strategy at the launch event. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government New civil society council established to put partnership at the heart of government Leading voices from across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector have today been appointed to the new Civil Society Council, established by the Prime Minister to bring civil society into the heart of government decision‑making. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government 16 to 19 funding: programme cost weighting changes Guidance about programme cost weightings in the 16 to 19 funding formula for sector subject areas. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government International recruitment in the NHS workforce The NHS uses international recruitment to fill staffing vacancies. This briefing summarises numbers and trends in international recruitment of the NHS workforce, concerns and recent policy. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government 3 Bosworth House, Bosworth Road, London W10 5EH:LON/00AW/HNA/2025/0694 Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge Robert Latham and Susan Coughlin on 25 February 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government 12 Doric House, Mace Street, London E2 0RE - LON/00BG/HMF/2025/0747 First-Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mr S Wheeler MCIEH CEnvH GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: companies awarded exemption or compensation Companies awarded relief for the indirect cost of Contracts for Difference (CfD), renewables obligation (RO) and small scale feed-in tariffs (FIT). GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Leeds maternity review Health Secretary Wes Streeting appoints Donna Ockenden to lead the independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity and neonatal service. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Home ownership and renting (Census 2021, 2022) Find out how many households are homeowners, private renters, and social renters in your constituency, based on census data House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Top Floor Flat, 82 Hubert Grove, London, SW9 9PD: LON/00AY/HMF/2025/0667 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Tribunal Judge Prof R Percival & Duncan Jagger MRICS GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Ethnic groups (Census 2021, 2022) Find out how many people identify with different ethnic groups in your constituency, based on census data. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Disability (Census 2021, 2022) Find out how many people have a disability in your constituency, according to census data. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government 122 Widdenham Road, London N7 9SQ - LON/00AU/HMF/2025/0753 First-Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Judge Adrian Jack and John Naylor FRICS FTPI dated 18 February 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Upper Floor Flat, 1 Burnely Road, London SW9 OSH: LON/00AY/HMF/2025/0685 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge J Moate: Ms R Kershaw on 16 February 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Household composition (Census 2021, 2022) Find census data on households and their composition by constituency House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4 Clarifications on the certification of animal products for imports of medium risk animal products, for use by vets, importers and border officials. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Rough sleeping among families with children At 9:30am on Wednesday 11 March, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on rough sleeping among families with children. The debate will last 90 minutes and will be led by Paula Barker MP. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Litter enforcement powers: when and how to use them Guidance for local authorities on the consistent use of their litter enforcement powers. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Litter and refuse: code of practice This code of practice outlines what a court of law might consider as applicable to different types of land. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government The line of succession A short briefing on the line of succession to the throne, including how changes are made. House of Commons Library · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Modernising and standardising company tax returns A consultation exploring delivery timescales and enforcement for full prescription of the content, format, and data tagging of Corporation Tax computations. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026