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 CAM/00KF/HMB/2025/0001 - 87A Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PE Eastern Region, Judge K Neave and Tribunal Member Mr P Roberts FRICS on 30 August 2025. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government 27 Walbrook Avenue, Springfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 3JB : CAM/00MG/HMK/2025/0600 Eastern Region, Judge A. Arul and Tribunal Member Dr. Jan Wilcox FRICS on 8 September 2025. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government CAM/00KF/HMJ/2025/0003 : 24b St Leonards Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2HG Eastern Region, JudgE K. Saward and Tribunal Member Mr J. Francis QPM on 16 September 2025 GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government 25 Windermere Avenue, Purfleet, RM19 1PZ : CAM/00KG/HMD/2025/001 Eastern Region, Judge Adcock-Jones and Tribunal Member Mr O N Miller BSc on 01 September 2025 GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government CAM/33UC/OAF/2025/0002 : Foundary Cottage, Keeling Hall Road Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5PR Eastern Region, Tribunal Member Mr N. Martindale BSc MSc FRICS on 27 May 2025 GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government CAM/00MG/HMK/2024/0604 : 62 Gurnards Avenue, Fisherman, Milton Keynes MK6 2BL Eastern Region, Judge K. Saward and Tribunal Member Mr A. Kapur on 11 August 2025. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Digital sovereignty Concern about reliance on US and Chinese technology has prompted debates about digital sovereignty (also called technology sovereignty) in the UK. Find out about what this contested term means, the UK Government's policy approach, and recent calls for a digital sovereignty strategy. House of Commons Library · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK-Japan CEPA documents Decisions, documents and meeting minutes from the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government National Microgravity Research Centre opens in Swansea The UK’s first National Microgravity Research Centre has been completed at Swansea University, marking the successful delivery of a £13 million project part-funded by the UK Space Agency. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2025 Adjudication circulars provide updates to the Housing Benefit guidance manual for local authority staff. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government MIN 724 (M) The sport or pleasure vessel code – standards and guidelines for best practice This MIN is intended to supplement The Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code and provides a summary of standards referenced therein and guidelines considered as best practice for Small Commercial Vessels GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI): end of year return template and guidance notes Use the template or technical note to create your own template to tell HMRC of registered Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) options. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects under the NPT  -  Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026 Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Living in China Information about moving to, living or retiring in China – including visas, working, healthcare and driving. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026 Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 5 March 2026. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Household income inequality, UK: financial year ending 2025 Initial insight into main estimates of household incomes and inequality in the UK, with analysis of how these measures have changed over time accounting for inflation and household composition. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Average household income, UK: financial year ending 2025 Estimates of average household income in the UK, with analysis of how these measures have changed over time, accounting for inflation and household composition. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Proposed reforms to the WaterSure support scheme Seeking views on proposed reforms to the WaterSure scheme, which caps water bills for low-income customers who have high essential water use. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Advance Corporation Tax reform This tax information and impact note is about the amendment to the treatment of unrelieved surplus Advance Corporation Tax. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Shipping Companies Must Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Australia’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Reforming packaging regulation - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform Around 300,000 low‑income households will see lower water bills thanks to the biggest overhaul of WaterSure in nearly 30 years. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2026 Policy & government The United Kingdom stands ready to work with partners to ensure critical minerals are a source of stability and not insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Energy, Critical Minerals, and Security. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Kiss, RiRi and Rogue By Rihanna Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty (2602-0267) Product Recall for Rihanna Fragrances presenting a serious chemical risk. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance: 3-year review 2025 A review of the agreement between the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) on the use of genetic test results in underwriting insurance policies. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to Baroness Casey The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care responds to Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s recommendations for immediate action on adult social care. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government High Commissioner for a Day competition 2026: British High Commission Belmopan The British High Commission Belmopan invites Belizean girls ages 15 to 17 to apply for High Commissioner for a Day 2026. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government PM remarks on the situation in the Middle East: 5 March 2026 The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference on the situation in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government From preserves to packaging – helping British glass shine The TRA has launched two new investigations into imports of glass containers from China and Turkey. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Birmingham skip firm pays £9,495 for failing to remove waste A Birmingham skip hire company has been ordered to pay £9,495.50 for disobeying a magistrates’ court order to remove all waste from a site. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Achieving outcomes: Life Chances Fund final report Evaluation report looking at all projects that received funding from the Life Chances Fund (LCF). GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: check the public registers Find packaging producers, compliance schemes and packaging waste reprocessors and exporters who are subject to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Returns preparation: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on arranging removals for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Provision of Services Regulations 2009: proposed reforms We are seeking views on proposed reforms to the Provision of Services Regulations 2009, under the Retained EU Law programme. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Budget 2025 and Finance (No. 2) Bill 2024-26 The Chancellor presented the 2025 Budget on 26 November. The Finance Bill would enact several tax measures announced in the Budget. The bill's remaining stages will take place on 11 March 2026. House of Commons Library · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Best practice examples from 2024-25 Best practice examples from the 2024-25 annual reports and accounts. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dr G Parker v Liverpool John Moores University and Others: 2402035/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government L33 7XB, 1st Choice Concrete and Skip Hire Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AP3997CP/V004 View the application submitted by 1st Choice Concrete and Skip Hire Limited for 11st Choice Concrete and Skip Hire Limited, Liverpool. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026