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 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 Policy & government Ms K Rockell v Maximus UK Services Ltd: 1603086/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government What is an unincorporated association? An unincorporated association is a permissible donor in UK politics and is usually a members club. The Labour Party have proposed tightening the rules around their donations in the upcoming elections bill. House of Commons Library · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Female participation in inventorship Analysis of female representation among inventors listed on UK published patent applications from 1997 to 2024. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs communiqués Notes of the meetings held by the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Debate on the import and sale of fur and related products Fur imports and sales are already strictly controlled by legislation in the UK; a parliamentary debate on 10 March 2026 will revisit the issue. House of Commons Library · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Procurement at NRS Dounreay Information about how to work with Dounreay as a supplier. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Estimating detriment from unsafe and non-compliant products A report on the development of an economic model to estimate consumer and business detriment caused by unsafe and non-compliant products on the UK market. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decarbonisation readiness in environmental permit applications How to demonstrate 'decarbonisation readiness' for new or substantially refurbished electricity generating combustion plants when applying for an environmental permit. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Park homes: reasons for commission payments This call for evidence seeks to understand the reasons why commission is paid when a park home is sold. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr Daniel Matovu v The Chambers of Mr Martin Porter, KC, 2 Temple Gardens and others: [2026] EAT 36 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Bruce Carr, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 5 March 2026. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government MOD engagement with trade associations Information on the trade associations that defence procurement works with and alongside. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Joint Statement from the UK Space Agency, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Civil Aviation Authority UK Space Agency, MHRA, RIO and CAA set out support for in-orbit manufacturing of pharmaceuticals GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK sets out world‑leading pathway for space‑manufactured drugs  Patients could benefit from more effective, higher quality and longer lasting medicines as the UK sets out a clearer route to bring drugs manufactured in space safely to market. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs J White v Time Health Ltd: 2304583/2024 and 2304585/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Heat soaked thermally toughened glass A sector regulatory report on an OPSS inspection programme of UK manufacturers of heat soaked thermally toughened glass. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Proposal on the future of Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre Seeking views on the proposal to permanently close Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions We're seeking views on amending the Contract for Difference (CfD) legislation to enable existing nuclear generating assets to be eligible for CfDs to incentivise investment into lifetime extensions. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has been appointed as the new Chair of Acas, following a fair and open public appointment process. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Is there a by-election when an MP changes party? When an MP defects to another party, this is called 'crossing the floor'. Crossing the floor does not usually trigger a by-election in the MP's constituency. House of Commons Library · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Picketing: code of practice Guidance on picketing for employers, workers or members of the public who may be affected by a picket or any associated activities. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government LA2 7NA, Angus Fire Limited: environmental permit draft decision advertisement - EPR/XP3832NV/V004 View the draft decision for Angus Fire Limited for Bentham Fire Fighting Chemicals, Bentham. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government National Immunisation programme: Health Equity Audit 2025 The 2025 audit of the National Immunisation programme aligned with the UKHSA Immunisation Equity Strategy 2025 to 2030 GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 5 March 2026 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Civil justice statistics quarterly: October to December 2025 Volume of civil and judicial review cases dealt with by the courts over time and the overall timeliness of these cases. Biannual data on privacy injunctions. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Value for money metrics and reporting 2025 Annex to the Global Accounts 2024 GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Defence Export Statistics 2024 Information and trends on UK defence exports over the period from 2013 to 2024. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government EU new Emissions Trading System (ETS2) and Social Climate Fund: Mechanisms, challenges and conditions for a fair decarbonisation in road transport This briefing analyses the opportunities and challenges arising from the introduction of the European Union’s (EU’s) new Emissions Trading System (ETS2) in road transport. It underscores the critical role of carbon pricing as a driver of the transition while emphasising that real progress will rely on coherent supporting policies, clear communication, broad public backing and robust safeguards … European Environment Agency — news · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government EU new Emissions Trading System (ETS2) and Social Climate Fund: Mechanisms, challenges and conditions for a fair decarbonisation in road transport This briefing analyses the opportunities and challenges arising from the introduction of the European Union’s (EU’s) new Emissions Trading System (ETS2) in road transport. It underscores the critical role of carbon pricing as a driver of the transition while emphasising that real progress will rely on coherent supporting policies, clear communication, broad public backing and robust safeguards … European Environment Agency — news · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Development Control Circulars - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Waste Advisory Board - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA launches review of private dentistry The CMA has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector to make sure it is working well for UK consumers. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Minister Visits Manila for 80th Year of Bilateral Ties UK Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visited Manila to deepen cooperation, marking 80 years of ties and advancing work on security, growth and climate. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Conditions of support: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on conditions that can affect asylum support such as breaches, antisocial behaviour, racist incidents and overpayment. GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026