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 UK–China clean energy partnership Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the UK and China on clean energy. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog His Majesty The King and the Chancellor have appointed Katharine Braddick CB as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the PRA. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Site shut down as Wigan waste investigation continues The Environment Agency has acted to restrict access to land in Wigan, Greater Manchester, to prevent the illegal dumping of waste. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK Competition Network The UK Competition Network (UKCN) is an enhanced forum for co-operation between the CMA and UK sector regulators with competition law powers. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms J Zhang v St Paul’s School: 2302681/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Capital estimates return Form and guidance for capital estimates return 2026-27. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Innovator Founder: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on how decisions are made about applications from Innovator Founders. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty Two new members have joined the Committee on Fuel Poverty. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for 2025/26. House of Commons Library · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Growth and Investment Council Terms of Reference The Growth and Investment Council is made up of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) and major UK business and investor groups. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 29 January 2026 The minutes of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Growth and Investment Council meeting on 29 January 2026. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: My Living World Worm Kit (2602-0036) Product Recall for My Living World Worm Kit presenting a health risk. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Afghanistan travel advice FCDO travel advice for Afghanistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Rishi Sunak - Prime Minister - advice under the government's Business Appointment Rules Advice provided to the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, former Prime Minister, on appointments and employment taken up within two years of leaving office GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Public Sector Fraud Authority Annual Report 2024-2025 This publication provides an account of the Public Sector Fraud Authority’s activities and performance against its 2024/25 objectives. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Public Sector Fraud Authority 2025/2026 Delivery Plan This Public Sector Fraud Authority Delivery Plan contains the key activities and outcomes the PSFA expects to deliver in 2025/2026. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government The Independent Commission for Aid Impact and monitoring UK aid What is the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, and how is UK aid monitored more generally? House of Commons Library · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Individual Voluntary Arrangements outcomes and providers 2025 Statistics on the outcome status and providers of individual voluntary arrangements registered in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Government launches investment in support for kinship carers £126 million of support confirmed for family members such as grandparents, aunts and uncles who care for relatives’ children in new pilot scheme. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government CG71870 - Land: small part-disposals GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government CG72200 - Land: compulsory purchase of land: special rule for small part-disposals GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2026 Policy & government Fuel duty rates for 2026 to 2027 This tax information and impact note is about the extension to the cut in fuel duty rates to the end of August 2026 and the new rates from September 2026. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Apply for an environmental permit How to apply for environmental permit for an activity in England that could cause pollution, increase flood risk or affect land drainage. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0147 Land to rear of 372-374 Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5LP Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Storing and spreading biochar to benefit land: RPS 366 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and spread biochar (waste code 19 01 18) to benefit land. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Afghan schemes: funding instructions 2025 to 2026 Funding instructions and interim data sharing protocol for use by local authorities administering schemes supporting people from Afghanistan. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Future of palliative care There will be a debate on the future of palliative care in the Commons chamber on Thursday 5 March 2026. This topic has been selected by the backbench business committee. The debate will be opened by Rachael Maskell MP. House of Commons Library · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Afghan schemes: funding instructions 2024 to 2025 Funding instructions for local authorities for schemes supporting people from Afghanistan. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Piloting devolving decision making for child victims of modern slavery The Home Office has launched a pilot programme that will test alternative models of decision making for child victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss T Akhtar v Calrom Ltd: 2402071/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Better Youth Spaces Fund (Phase 1) Information about the Better Youth Spaces Fund (Phase 1) and how to apply. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr N Wignarajah v John Lewis plc: 2301926/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr G Hinton v TA Restaurant Holdings Ltd: 6012679/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Who can vote in UK elections? This briefing summarises the voting rights for different types of elections in the UK. House of Commons Library · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Help with energy bills This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with their domestic energy bills. House of Commons Library · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Boffin International Limited We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Tesco Stores Ltd v Ms K Element & Others: [2026] EAT 33 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 26 February 2026. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Introduction Introductory information about the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) area, UK territorial waters, moving goods between Northern Ireland and the UKCS, and the legislation. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Goods descriptions Information about descriptions of the goods. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026