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 Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Transport Research and Innovation Board The Transport Research and Innovation Board (TRIB) encourages and supports collaborative research and innovation across the UK transport sector. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr M Z Kabir v John Lewis plc: 3219926/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) 2021 to 2026 Information for housing providers on how to bid for funding from the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) 2021 to 2026. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Morocco travel advice FCDO travel advice for Morocco. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Changing the way government allocates Disabled Facilities Grant funding to local authorities in England We are seeking views on proposals to change the way government allocates funding for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to local authorities in England. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Create Growth Programme: outputs and evaluation Key outputs and stories from the Create Growth Programme which has provided over £43 million in funding to help businesses build their investment readiness and connect with investors. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices Seeks views on changing the rules for using powered mobility devices. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Harbour order prioritisation framework Prioritisation criteria for ports to identify which harbour order applications are eligible for prioritised processing by the Marine Management Organisation. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Policy paper: Extended producer responsibility for packaging: modulated disposal fees PackUK’s approach to modulating packaging disposal fees under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Individual insolvencies, January 2026 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Company insolvencies, January 2026 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 8 January 2026 Statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit by geography, age, conditionality regime, duration, employment, move to UC indicator, ethnicity, nationality and immigration status. Statistics for the number of households on Universal Credit by geography, family type, number of children, entitlements, payment timelines, deductions and childcare. Statistics for the number of claims and start GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Move to Universal Credit, July 2022 to end December 2025 These official statistics under development cover the number of people who have been sent managed migration notices inviting them to claim Universal Credit. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 8 January 2026 Statistics for the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Public health grant and social care charging: local authority circulars Guidance for local authorities on the public health grant and charging for care and support. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Social care charging for local authorities: 2026 to 2027 Information for local authorities on charging for care and support. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Academies severance payments Guide and form for academy trusts considering and seeking approval for special severance payments. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government £400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living 150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptations. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Veterans Strategy This strategy sets out the government's new vision for armed forces veterans across the UK. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government NOTICE OF CONTRACT STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Reduce lighting costs at home - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Cyber security longitudinal survey An ongoing study looking at the cyber security behaviours of organisations. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Cyber security longitudinal survey: wave five results Wave five of the government's study tracking the cyber security behaviours of organisations. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2026 Policy & government Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences Seeks views on changes to current motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms A Hope v Ola Electric UK Private Ltd: 1306178/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government In-depth assessment of selected adverse events for 'Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs' Results of in-depth assessment of reports of death, arthritis and human exposure following administration of Librela in dogs in the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing We are consulting on changes to moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing to improve road safety and simplify people's access to motorcycling. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval Seeks views on proposals to incorporate a series of vehicle safety technologies into the GB type approval scheme. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers Seeks views on the proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Introducing a minimum learning period for learner drivers Seeks feedback on proposals to introduce mandatory requirements that learner drivers must meet before taking a practical driving test for a category B licence. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Check if a QR code on a letter you've received from HMRC is genuine Check a list of letters with a QR code from HMRC to help you decide if it is genuine. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Non-Executive Directors Appointed to GBE-N Board GBE-N are pleased to announce the appointment of new non-executive directors to the GBE-N Board. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Earley v Flying Scot (Glasgow) Ltd: 8002321/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Benefit and pension rates 2026 to 2027 A list of the benefit rates and pension rates for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Education estates strategy The strategy sets out the government’s 10-year plan to improve the education estate in England to deliver a decade of national renewal. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom sign new  agreement in London, building on decades of cooperation on climate and clean energy. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026 Policy & government Milrine v DHL Services Ltd : [2026] EAT 31 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Barry Clarke, Mr Steven Torrence and Mrs Margot McArthur on 13 February 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Feb 2026