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 Constituency data: Public sector employment This page provides constituency-level data on the number and percentage of public sector employees in Great Britain. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Wages Interactive dashboard providing constituency-level data on wages, expressed as the median gross weekly pay for full-time employees. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Top tips on how to scan a passport biometric chip: video This video explains how to scan a passport biometric chip. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government policy on NATO and the High Arctic A Westminster Hall debate on government policy on NATO and the High Arctic is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Alex Ballinger MP. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Requesting HMRC data: guidance for public bodies This guide explains how public bodies can request data from HMRC. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Energy datasets for artificial intelligence applications We're calling for evidence on energy-related datasets where enabling access for AI application development could improve decarbonisation, energy security or affordability. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK defence: Renewed interest in the Arctic How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North? House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit overpayment recovery good practice Good practice for local authority staff on recovering Housing Benefit overpayments. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Lisa Pinney announced as CEO to the Fair Work Agency Fair Work Agency CEO appointment GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Work and Travel in Canada with International Experience Canada - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Programme essentials - Blue Book Traineeship programme Eurostat news · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Draft MGN 711 (M) The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026 Information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026 which implement the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Developing estates: registration services - approval of draft transfers and leases (PG41s3) Approval of draft transfers and leases service to those involved in the registration of developing estates (practice guide 41, supplement 3). GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Farming Recovery Fund: Terms & Conditions of the February 2020 agreements Use these documents as part of your February 2020 Farming Recovery Fund (FRF) agreement. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 (closed) A closed FETF grant for help to buy items that improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Grant funding scheme query form Use this form if you have a query about your grant funding application, agreement or claim. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Top UK music acts awarded £1.4 million funding to raise profile  Top UK music acts awarded £1.4 million funding to raise global profile  GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Passengers save millions as rail fare freeze starts Government freezes rail fares, saving passengers £600 million and easing cost‑of‑living pressures as it rebuilds a better, more reliable railway. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK beef hits US shelves for the first time – cutting costs for UK businesses First shipment of UK beef under reciprocal quota arrives in the US, as government works in partnership with the food and farming industries to save millions in export fees and grow the UK economy GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government CH71300 - Penalties for Failure to Notify: In what circumstances is a penalty payable: Relevant obligations GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government DMBM513015 - Customer contact and data security: compulsory verification checks: hints and tips GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Independent review of the Windsor Framework and the government’s response This briefing provides an overview of the independent review into the functioning of the Windsor Framework carried out by Lord Murphy in the first half of 2025, the recommendations made in his report to the UK government, and the government’s response House of Commons Library · 1 Mar 2026 Policy & government Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks GOV.UK · 1 Mar 2026 Policy & government Armenia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Armenia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 1 Mar 2026 Policy & government March letter - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 1 Mar 2026 Policy & government Available traineeship strands - Blue Book Traineeship programme Eurostat news · 28 Feb 2026 Policy & government Model Guide for Version 3 of the MPCA Simple Estimator - Minnesota Stormwater Manual Minnesota PCA · 28 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environmental Protections and Biodiversity Trends There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on 3 March 2026 introduced by Chris Hinchliff MP on environmental protections and biodiversity trends. House of Commons Library · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Medicines: reclassify your product Pharmacy (P), prescription-only (POM), and general sale list (GSL) medicines: apply to move your medicine to a different classification. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government First Youth Guarantee jobs fair brings big employers together to unlock opportunities for young people Thousands of young people were brought together with employers today for the first ever jobs fair for the Youth Guarantee – the government’s scheme to help ensure young people are either earning or learning. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Urgent Crown Development application: Manston Initial Triage and Processing Centre, Reception Centre and Training Facility Documents supporting the Urgent Crown Development application for the proposed Manston Initial Triage and Processing Centre, Reception Centre and Training Facility. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Transforming pastoral livelihoods through market interventions: does the impact match expectations? Lessons from a decade of investments in Somali Region, Ethiopia. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr R Roberts v RELX Group plc and others: 2301550/2023 and 2301562/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr T Adeloye v Royal Mail Group Ltd and Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd: 3307745/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government The war economy in Darfur: distorting trade and fuelling conflict The purpose of the brief is to gain a deeper understanding of the links between trade and the war economy in Darfur. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Landspreading: apply to deploy mobile plant Information you must provide in your application to deploy mobile plant for landspreading waste. How you must operate under your approved deployment. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Anonymous electoral registration This note outlines the current requirements for anonymous electoral registration House of Commons Library · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Land and groundwater remediation deployment form Deployment form MPP2 and form guidance. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Food aid, sharing and resilience: the role of collectivity and connectivity in drought affected pastoralist systems in Ethiopia Study selected kebeles in Afar, Somali, and Fuldowa who had received food aid. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026