Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 7 Aug 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 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