Recycling news: 2024

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Policy & government The case for design codes: some personal reflections On 17 July 2024 the Office for Place held a webinar to discuss 'The Case for Design Codes'. Nicholas Boys Smith MBE, Chair of the Office for Place, shares some reflections from the discussion. GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2024 Policy & government Mr T Wynne v Chorlton Scaffolding Ltd: 2404564/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2024 Policy & government Vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) for pregnant women This vaccination programme helps protect infants from whooping cough by boosting pertussis immunity in pregnant women. GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2024 Policy & government Digital disengagement and impacts on exclusion This briefing outlines motivational reasons for not being online or using digital devices, and how this can contribute to digital exclusion and other forms of inequality. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Aug 2024 Policy & government Countryside Stewardship: Higher Tier manual for agreements starting on 1 January 2024 Higher Tier agreements for multi-year management options and one-off capital items to protect, restore or enhance the environment. GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2024 Policy & government Report released into shingle ridge on West Norfolk coast The Environment Agency has released a report on the ongoing work to understand the future management of the Norfolk coast between Snettisham and Heacham. GOV.UK · 2 Aug 2024 Policy & government Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA): successful projects The IEEA programme aims to increase the number of technologies available to industry to reduce energy consumption, maximise resource efficiency, and cut carbon emissions. GOV.UK · 2 Aug 2024 Policy & government Automated vehicles This POSTbrief explains what automated vehicles are and how they work. It outlines developments in the UK, benefits and concerns and policy considerations. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Aug 2024 Policy & government ASRU operational newsletter, July 2024 Newsletter issued by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Magiczc Baby Stroller and Car Seat (2407-0012) Product Safety Report for Magiczc Baby Stroller and Car Seat presenting a serious risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government Designs Practice Notice (DPN) 01/24: Practice in respect of the examination of a product consisting of multiple components This provides information on the examination of applications which consists of multiple components. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government TS10 4RG, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/GP3947QE/A001 View the permit issued for Redcar Plastics Recycling Facility, Redcar, Cleveland under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government Written Confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner’s Decision for B M Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd (OF2063890) The Traffic Commissioner for Eastern England's written decision for B M Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd (OF2063890) GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government Mr A Fisher v Kwik Fit (GB) Ltd: 4107167/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government CIRD151000 - R&D Tax Reliefs: reformed reliefs: overseas restrictions: conditions GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government CIRD136100 - R&D Tax Reliefs: reformed reliefs: categories of qualifying expenditure: software, data licenses, cloud computing services and consumables: consumable items: meaning of consumed or transformed GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2024 Policy & government Tranquillity and Place: Visually Tranquil Areas - metadata.naturalresources.wales Natural Resources Wales · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Defra Secretary of State at Summer Stakeholder Reception Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception in the Garden Museum in Lambeth GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Decision for Elite Tippers & Grabs Ltd (OH2071653) The Traffic Commissioner for Western England's written decision for Elite Tippers & Grabs Ltd (OH2071653) GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Written Confirmation of an Oral Decision for Alton Facility Services Ltd (OH2070673) The Traffic Commissioner for Western England's Written Confirmation of an Oral Decision for Alton Facility Services Ltd (OH2070673) GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 The Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Mr G Baker and Ms L Spinks v Secretary of State for Justice: 3314367/2020 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Reducing plastic waste A POSTnote summarising what changes in approaches to UK plastic waste management maybe required if ambitious internationally legally binding targets are agreed. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government M Harrison v C W Garden Marquees Ltd: 1300062/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Environmental permitting: standard rules permits consultation 25 We want your views on our proposals to change standard rules permits for the non-hazardous and inert waste, and metals recycling sectors. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Historic Flood Warnings and Flood Alerts - metadata.naturalresources.wales Natural Resources Wales · 31 Jul 2024 Policy & government Regulators share advice on ‘giving with confidence’ to registered charities, as new appeal launched to support Southport community Charity regulators today issue a joint statement on the shocking events in Southport, as people show their solidarity with the community by giving generously to support those affected. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government Mr T Hanus v AJ Recycling Services Ltd: 4100081/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government 2 Heronsfield House, Old Shire Lane, Chorleywood, WD3 5PW: CAM/26UK/LIS/2023/0006 Eastern Region Judge Stephen Evans and Mrs Sarah Redmond MRICS on 22 April 2024 GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government Nook Park, Willow Road, Great Harwood, Bucks, MK17OQJ: CAM/00KC/PHR/2023/0002 Eastern Region, Judge Shepherd and Mary Hardman FRICS heard on 4 March 2024 GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government The Large Business Customer Survey 2023 Research into large businesses’ experiences of dealing with HMRC, their views on administration of tax policy and wider influences on their attitudes to tax. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government GDA Step 2 of the Rolls-Royce SMR: fundamental assessment Fundamental assessment reports of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Step 2 for the Rolls-Royce 470 MWe Small Modular Reactor nuclear power station design. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government OGA/NSTA annual report and accounts, 2023 to 2024 Report on expenditure and performance of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) / North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) from 2023 to 2024. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2024 Policy & government Guidance on the Senior Civil Service Pay Award 2024/25 Senior Civil Service Pay Award 2024/25 – Practitioner guidance on the 2024/25 Senior Civil Service Pay Framework GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024 Policy & government TRA Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 The TRA’s Annual Report and Accounts covering 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 were laid before Parliament on 29 July 2024. GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024 Policy & government CMA Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024 The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Annual Report and Accounts cover the financial year 2023 to 2024. GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024 Policy & government HMRC annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024 HMRC's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024 Policy & government Environmental Improvement Plan: annual progress report 2023 to 2024 Setting out the progress made in 2023 to 2024 towards the goals set in the 2023 Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP23). GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024 Policy & government Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance 2024 to 2025 This guidance provides a framework within which all departments will set pay for 2024/25, and for departmental pay strategies and pay reporting GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024 Policy & government Ofqual annual report 2023 to 2024 Ofqual annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2024