Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 6 Aug 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 Policy & government Wales joins Connect to Work as thousands offered help into jobs First Wales areas launch Connect to Work services as 16 more regions across England and Wales have funding confirmed GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government CSE1010 - Introduction: When does the Cost Sharing Exemption apply? GOV.UK · 5 Mar 2026 Policy & government Electoral Commission strategy and policy statement The UK Government has announced it intends to abolish the power for the government to set a strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission. House of Commons Library · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Circular 010/2019: Firearms Regulations 2019 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2019 This circular informs law enforcement agencies, and other relevant public authorities, of certain provisions of the Firearms Regulations 2019 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2019. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Medicines: get scientific advice from the MHRA A summary of the types of scientific advice available at the MHRA, the process for getting advice and the fees involved. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: offshore wind compensation reform options assessment RPC's opinion of the options assessment produced by DEFRA for its planned reforms to the environmental compensatory measures for offshore wind. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Duties to report child abuse in England A briefing on reporting child abuse in England, including the government's plans to introduce a mandatory reporting duty. House of Commons Library · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government (1) AH (2) AK v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP): [2026] UKUT 50 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Mrs Justice Heather Williams, Upper Tribunal Judge Stout and Upper Tribunal Judge Butler on 28 January 2026. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government response to the Home-Based Working Select Committee report UK government response to the recommendations and report made by the House of Lords Select Committee on home-based working. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms M Campbell v Department for Education: 2218131/2024 and 6008104/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss S Najeeb v JP Morgan SE – London Branch: 2216593/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Low Pay Commission consultation 2025 The Low Pay Commission is inviting submissions to inform its recommendations to the Government on minimum wage rates in 2026 and beyond. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Space firms to scale-up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategy A bolder approach to space strategy will see £500 million allocated to national programmes to back high-growth technologies and help British companies scale and compete on the international stage. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK subsidy control regime Guidance and information on the UK subsidy control regime. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decision for James Abbey & Son (Vegetables) Limited (OC1103147) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner of the North West of England for James Abbey & Son (Vegetables) Limited GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms R Persad v Nature Alpha Group Ltd: 2218819/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Search the domestic homicide review library Use this service to find and view domestic homicide review documents that are available to the public. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Photo standards: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government launches landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plans to help women thrive at work Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government Winchester Prison Winchester is a men’s prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the centre of Winchester, Hampshire. GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026