Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Summary of Responses: consultation on the proposal to implement a ban on the use of BPA and its analogues in food contact materials This consultation sought stakeholder views on the proposed implementation of a ban on the use of BPA and its analogues in food contact materials GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government CG68455 - Intellectual Property Rights: image rights: law of passing-off GOV.UK · 4 Mar 2026 Policy & government 2026 spring forecast: A summary New forecasts for the economy and public finances were published, on 3 March. The Chancellor responded to the forecasts in a statement to the House of Commons. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Childhood Vaccinations - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Complete routine immunisation schedule Immunisation information for health professionals and immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary speech to Make UK National Manufacturing Conference Speech delivered by the Business Secretary, Peter Kyle, at the March 2026 Make UK National Manufacturing Conference. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief This measure reforms agricultural property relief and business property relief from Inheritance Tax. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency information: Water companies Information about water and sewerage companies by constituency, including an interactive map. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP March 2026 (Spring Statement) This document contains the latest gross domestic product (GDP) deflators. The GDP deflator can be viewed as a measure of general inflation in the domestic economy. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Yorkshire waste site has permit revoked Mineral Processing Ltd at South Elmsall has had its environmental permit revoked after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal from the operator. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr A Bhachoo v UBS Business Solutions AG: 2216961/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government The UK Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus: Status and recent developments The UK maintains sovereignty over two military base areas in Cyprus. The UK's RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone in March 2026 House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Defra appropriate policy documents Defra and executive agencies' legal basis and safeguards for sensitive processing for law enforcement purposes, special category personal data and criminal offence data. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Minor changes to employer provided benefits policy and administration This tax information and impact note is about the minor changes to employer provided benefits policy and administration. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government General election 2024 results Full results and analysis of the 4th July 2024 general election, where Labour won a majority in Parliament House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Bowden v The Mare and Foal Sanctuary: 6009808/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms A Clare v Mrs K-J Keen: 6010130/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Develop an FCERM project proposal As a risk management authority (RMA) you should assess your flood or coastal erosion (FCERM) project’s viability before submitting a project proposal. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Using animal by-products to make pet food Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Spring Forecast 2026 speech Spring Forecast 2026 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Honduras: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr R Ford and Mr L Woodward v The Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary: 3308660/2024 and 3308661/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Spring Forecast 2026: The right economic plan for Britain The Chancellor has announced the Spring Forecast in Parliament GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Debt Management Report 2026-27 Information on the government's financing plans for 2026-27. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Defence There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Ministry of Defence for 2025/26. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Addo Play Limited Out To Impress Sand Art Creations (2602-0230) Product Recall for Addo Play Limited Out To Impress Sand Art Creations presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government e-petition 728677 relating to type 1 diabetes testing for infants There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition on testing for type 1 diabetes in infants on Monday 9 March at 6pm. This debate will be led by Irene Campbell MP. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Weekend voting Polling day for UK elections is usually Thursday and cannot be held at a weekend. Weekend voting pilots are being held in four areas in local elections in May 2026. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Short guide to government support for fire and rescue services This briefing provides a short overview of government support for fire and rescue services. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government NHS workforce: Size, characteristics and staffing levels A summary of the size and characteristics of the NHS workforce, including the number of hospital doctors, nurses and GPs. It covers workforce diversity data, NHS staff turnover and safe and temporary staffing policies. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr S Hussain v Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions Ltd: 3309728/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 This legislation will update existing registration requirements for Emergency Position Indicting Radio Beacons and introduce registration requirements for Personal Locator Beacons GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Attorney General v Ms Sandra Messi: [2026] EAT 34 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon, Miss Emma Lenehan and Mr Nick Aziz on 03 March 2026. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government £271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government N Shaw v Engage Health Systems Ltd: 3309014/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr J Linden v Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service/Norfolk County Council: 3301452/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government PO16 8TT, Refuels Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3620LS/A001 View the application submitted by Refuels Limited for Military Road, Fareham. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government B98 9BX, Refuels Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3820LX/A001 View the application submitted by Refuels Limited for Brockhill Lane, Beoley. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government WA13 0SP, Refuels Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3520LP/A001 View the application submitted by Refuels Limited for Cliffe Lane, Lymm. GOV.UK · 3 Mar 2026 Policy & government Electoral registers and access to them Registers list who has registered to vote. This briefing explains registration, who has access to registers and proposals for automation to improve registration rates. House of Commons Library · 3 Mar 2026