Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 8 Aug 2026.

Policy & government Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper This working paper sought views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Dr Jesús Antonio Siller Farfán v (1) The Information Commissioner (2) The Governing Body of the University of Central Lancashire: [2026] UKUT 16 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 12 January 2026. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Hazardous waste: how to complete your consignee return How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste in England. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Hazardous waste: consignee returns spreadsheet Consignee return spreadsheet for hazardous waste, including our privacy notice. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: Decent Homes Standard impact assessment Regulatory Policy Committee's scrutiny of the evidence and analysis submitted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Directory of academic and policy exchange schemes Explore our directory of exchange programmes connecting academics and policy professionals for impactful collaborations and career development. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer Zanidatamab is used when the cancer cannot be removed by surgery and has spread to nearby tissues or other parts of the body. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government SB6: Rhododendron control Find out about eligibility and requirements for the rhododendron control item. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: January 2026 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Honorary British awards to foreign nationals 2025 This page lists the Honorary British awards for foreign nationals that His Majesty The King approved during 2025. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator The Secretary of State has appointed Mark McCafferty, Kevin Miles OBE, Justine Roberts CBE, Tara Warren and Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Non-Executive Directors to the Independent Football Regulator for a term of 5 years from 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2031. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr L Jurczykowski v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 3302180/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr M Tafat v Transport UK London Bus Ltd: 3303517/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government C and D v R1 and others: 1601475/2021 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Companies House low value terms and conditions For contracts valued below £12,000 including VAT. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Applying the FSMA 2000 model of regulation to the Capital Requirements Regulation Legislation to facilitate changes to the UK prudential banking framework, including implementation of Basel 3.1 and the Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDT) regime GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping Company boss handed suspended prison sentence and massive bill for illegally dumping thousands of tonnes of waste across England GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Planning Inspectorate Ministerial Measures - Experimental Statistics 19 February 2026 Statistical release, data tables and charts. An Official Statistics Under Development publication covering performance against Ministerial Measures. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Public Transport and Journey Planning in Northern Ireland 2024/25 This report presents findings from the 2024/25 Continuous Household Survey in relation to public attitudes to public transport and journey planning in NI. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Great British Insulation Scheme release: February 2026 Statistical release on Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) statistics to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government BDUK delivery performance, quarterly: October 2025 to Dec 2025 Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 19 February 2026 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: December 2025 Staffing numbers of directly employed staff of the HM Prison and Probation Service. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology Patients benefit from earlier access to technologies that could improve or save lives, as the MHRA approved 17 per cent more clinical investigations in 2025 compared with 2024, and launches measures to support innovation and growth. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government TCM0076020 - Claims - work lists (general): Child in current award - clerical referral action GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government TCM0042280 - Changes - miscellaneous (A-F): establish if a change can be made (AG) GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government TCM0074060 - Claims: storage and retrieval: Retrieval and return of casepapers GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government TCM0050200 - Changes - work (general N-Z): Strike action - on strike (AG) GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government TCM1000396 - How to complete a Manual Payment Calculation Sheet on a post award Subject To Immigration Control (STIC) complex case GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government TCM0078440 - Claims - work lists (VFs - 1 to 12): Verification Failures work list - Rule 5 - Child in current NTC award (pre-award) GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on The Middle East. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government 263 Boundary Road, London, E17 8NE: LON/00BH/HMF/2024/0621 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge H Carr and Mr S Mason FRICS on 2 February 2026 GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government (x3) 123 Mellish Street, London, E14 8PJ - LON/00BG/HMG/2025/0603 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tueje and Tribunal Member Lewicki on Date 26 January 2026 GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government 8A Spring Corner, Feltham, TW13 4PA - LON/00AT/HMF/2025/0717 First- Tier Tribunal Property Chamber - Final Reason Decision dated 26 January 2026 by Judge Tueje and Mr S. Wheeler MCIEH, CEnvH GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Flat 12, Westonbirt Court, Ebley Close, London SE15 6BH: LON/00BE/HMV/2025/0006 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge Shepherd & Stephen Mason FRICS GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government 142 Hazelmere Road, Northolt, UB5 6UW: LON/00AJ/HNA/2025/0724 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge J P Donegan & Mr Neil Martindale FRICS (Valuer Member) GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss F E Ochea v Virgin Media Ltd: 2409283/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026