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 S Tucker v PeoplePlus Ltd: 2302976/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Living in Singapore Information about moving to, living or retiring in Singapore – including visas, working, healthcare and driving. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Preferential treatment for services and service suppliers from least-developed countries Information about the least-developed countries (LDCs) services waiver, the UK's role in the waiver and a timeline of significant events from 2005. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Engagement during the Airports National Policy Statement review How DfT ministers and officials will engage with stakeholders during the review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS). GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Whitemoor prison Whitemoor is a men’s high security prison in March, Cambridgeshire. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Forensic Information Databases Service The Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) Unit in the Home Office manages national biometric databases on behalf of policing. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0145 33 Brockworth Crescent, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HQ Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss S Hussain v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust: 2412142/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government K Drazyk v Priority Waste Ltd: 6004747/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging Sellafield awards £45 million contract to LTi Metaltech to supply products, supporting safe plutonium storage and progress toward long‑term disposal. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv The UK has formally opened the British Embassy Office in Lviv, expanding the UK’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine as the 2 countries deepen their relationship. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-March Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government S R Omeje v P & E Care Ltd: 6011302/2024 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Packaging waste: 2026 registration and accreditation process for reprocessors and exporters Process to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging for 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government The MHCLG Appraisal Guide The guide sets out the default assumptions, theoretical framework and metrics to be adopted by analysts in MHCLG, its agencies and local authorities for appraisals. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Council tax information letter 2/2026: Carers disregard, local council tax support schemes and other matters Updates for local authorities on a range of council tax matters and stewardship. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2026 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in February 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Transport and Works Act orders: a brief guide Outlines the procedures involved in applying for a Transport and Works Act order. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government OL9 9AB, Inspired Global Cuisine Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3723MK/A001 View the application submitted by Inspired Global Cuisine Ltd for Inspired Global Cuisine Limited (IGC), Oldham. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government NG11 0DF, Refuels Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3527LZ/A001 View the application submitted by Refuels Limited for Refuels Limited, Nottingham. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government OPSS Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol Programme Results from the OPSS Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol Programme for April 2020 to March 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government DCMS Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (to December 2025) Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors, to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government 4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road The £110 million investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for people across Lincoln and Lincolnshire. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Flat 3 High Stone Apartments, 509 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 4ZG: LON/00BH/HMF/2025/0629 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge S. McKeown & Mr. J. Stead BSc (Hons), MSc GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government 35 Clonmell Road - LON/00AP/HNA/2025/0663 First Tier Property Chamber - Final Reasoned Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Ms F Macleod GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Check if you may be a citizen - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households with winter bills Almost 1.5 million households have received a £25 Cold Weather Payment since December, providing vital cost of living support to help people stay warm during cold weather. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government CH140160 - Interest: taxes and duties covered GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2026 Policy & government Better Care Fund framework 2026 to 2027 This guidance constitutes the formal planning requirements, national conditions for expenditure and legal framework for the Better Care Fund for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd, following a public consultation on the Agency’s ‘minded to’ decision. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J McLauchlan v TLC (Car Care) Ltd: 8002454/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr R Barker v Tayside Public Transport Co Ltd T/a Xplore Dundee: 8001577/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms M Hunter v North Lanarkshire Council: 8000621/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0144 115 Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6JG Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit emissions testing results, 2024 Findings from the vehicle emissions testing done during 2024 to check vehicles conformed to European emission standards. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit emissions testing results, 2023 Findings from the vehicle emissions testing done during 2023 to check vehicles conformed to European emission standards. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit emissions testing results, 2022 Findings from the vehicle emissions testing done during 2022 to check vehicles conformed to European emission standards. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit emissions testing results, 2021 Findings from the vehicle emissions testing done during 2021 to check vehicles conformed to European emission standards. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Companies House environmental policy Actions Companies House takes to reduce its impact on the environment. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government G Turner v Flying Goose Ltd: 6010621/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026