Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England We are seeking views on proposals to extend smoke-free laws to certain outdoor public places and introduce heated tobacco-free and vape-free restrictions. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government CIL Appeal 1880138 – 15 Jan 26 – Retention of existing change of use from C3 to C4 small HMO HMO (6 Occupants) and modifications to the single-storey rear extension as per approved planning permission. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environmental Indicator Framework Theme H (Biosecurity, Chemical and Noise) This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme H (Biosecurity, Chemical & Noise) of the Environmental Indicator Framework. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Amersham Court, 30 Marlborough Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8DH: HAV/00HQ/LDC/2025/0663 Southern Region, Judge T Hingston, N Robinson FRICS and T Wong on 18th of July 2025 GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: planning application appeals impact assessment The RPC's opinion of the impact assessment for The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms C Johnson v ASDA Stores Ltd: 1305068/2023 and 1308209/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J Baker v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: 6006601/2024 and 6021063/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Council Tax requirement return Forms and guidance notes for the Council Tax requirement return (CTR). GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government General fund revenue account budget Template and guidance notes for the general fund revenue account budget (RA). GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government National Citizen Service Evaluation 2023 to 2025 An independent study covering the evaluation of the 2023 to 2025 delivery of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme, delivered by National Citizen Service Trust (NCST). GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: secondary school children Guide for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: primary school children Information for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government National Referral Mechanism child to adult transition Information pack for young people in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) turning 18. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 Highlights Expanding UK–Malaysia Digital and Technology Partnership The UK aims to reinforce its commitment to digital and technology collaboration with Malaysia and the wider region through UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia The UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, concluded her first visit to Somalia where she also announced £6 million in new humanitarian funding to Somalia. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe at the British Ambassador's Residence in Paris GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Welsh Government deposit return scheme – UK Internal Market Act exclusion: policy update The UK government has agreed to make a UK Internal Market Act exclusion for Welsh Government to include single-use glass bottles in Wales as part of their deposit return scheme. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections: South West data Reports presenting data for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the South West of England. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Dr M Weaver v Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: 1307891/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government 84 Burlington Road, Beeston, Leeds LS11 7DS : MAN/00DA/HNA/2024/0648 Northern Region Judge J. Hadley and Members Ms Jessica O’Hare Sitting on 02 February 2026 GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government 10 Larke Rise, Manchester, M20 2UL: MAN/00BN/HMF/2024/0048 Northern Region Tribunal Judge C. Wood and Tribunal Member J. Elliott sitting on 13 January 2026 GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government 32A Windsor Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 8DX: MAN/36UD/HPO/2024/0004 Northern Region Tribunal Judge K. Southby and Tribunal Member W. Reynolds sitting on 6 February 2026 GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Bioenergy crops in England and the UK: 2008-2024 A compendium of statistics on bioenergy crops in England and the UK, including data on crops used for biofuels, plant biomass and anaerobic digestion, and trends in bioenergy use. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Smart Meter System based Internet of Things applications programme: successful projects This programme funded the development, trial and demonstration of Smart Meter Systems based IoT sensor devices and their proposed technical applications. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government CoRWM meeting minutes, 27 November 2024 Minutes from the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) meeting. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Supporting public health: maternity and babies Documents to help local authorities and providers commission and deliver maternity services. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Healthy child programme: ages 0 to 19 high-impact area framework The areas of public health where health visiting and school nursing teams in England can have the greatest impact. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Manage water on land: guidance for land managers How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Committee on Radioactive Waste Management: minutes of meetings Minutes from the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) meetings. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College Around 175 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire visited the fair to find out about jobs in clean energy. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Plastic Packaging Tax: steps to take If you have manufactured or imported 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging in the last 12 months, you may need to register for the tax. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mrs W Taylor v Wren Packaging Ltd: 6014286/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government T Blakey v Wayfairer Travel Ltd: 6016099/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J Brown v SSS Engineering Services Ltd: 1600679/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency: eMission – our sustainability strategy eMission sets out the Environment Agency's organisational sustainability commitments. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr A Zia-Ud-Din v HP Inc UK Ltd and Computacentre UK Ltd: 2206741/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Indian Air Force instructors to train Royal Air Force pilots The UK and India have agreed to further enhance military training engagements following the conclusion of the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks today in New Delhi. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J Cowling v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6001281/2024 and 6014205/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026