Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Areas for producing spatial development strategies We are seeking views on the proposed geographical areas that will prepare spatial development strategies. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained The UK government has accepted the TRA’s recommendation to maintain an anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China for a further five years. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Breaches of the CMA’s markets and mergers remedies Register of all significant breaches of market and merger remedies notified to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) since 1 April 2020. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Colour Forge Basing Sand (2 Colours - Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue) (2602-0038) Product Recall for Colour Forge Basing Sand presenting a health risk. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum Kanishka Narayan, Minister for AI and Online Safety, spoke at Founders Forum on 10 February 2026. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Rural Economic Bulletin Economics Statistics for Rural England - February 2026 GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on ironing boards from China Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for International Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on ironing boards from China. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr A Lancaster and Others v Mitie Group plc: 3200538/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme This consultation sets out the government’s proposals to raise funds through an Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government EM on cybersecurity relating to notification delay (C(2025)8407) The Government's summary of a Regulation supplementation on applying cybersecurity-related grounds in relation to delaying the dissemination of notifications. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Revised guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003 This guidance is provided to support licensing authorities to carry out their functions under the Licensing Act 2003. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Space PNT PNT stands for Positioning, Navigation and Timing. The UK Space Agency utilises European Space Agency (ESA) navigation programmes, as well as national programmes, to develop capabilities and growth outlined in the framework and supporting the National PNT Office. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participation in a generation GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: November - December 2025 This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during November - December 2025. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, G-WBRN Loss of control in-flight, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 11 June 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Replica Percival Mew Gull, G-HEKL Engine failure, 1 mile north-west of Great Massingham Airfield, Norfolk, 18 April 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Girting and capsize of tug Biter with the loss of two lives while assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess Location: Off Greenock, Scotland. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Pollution prevention for businesses How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Waste: environmental permits Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 17: vehicle storage depollution and dismantling authorised treatment facility Standard rules to operate a vehicle storage depollution and dismantling authorised treatment facility. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2021 No 13: storage and mechanical treatment of end-of-life tyres for recovery Standard rules to store, or store and treat end-of-life tyres for the purpose of waste recovery. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2021 No 15: storage and mechanical treatment of waste paper, cardboard and plastic for recovery Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste paper, cardboard and plastic for the purpose of recovery. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 14: 75kte metal recycling site Standard rules SR2015 No 14: 75kte metal recycling site. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2021 No 11: Small metal recycling facility (less than 5,000 tonnes a year) For operators of a small metal recycling facility accepting no more than 5,000 tonnes of waste each year with no more than 100 tonnes on site at any one time. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2021 No 14: storage and mechanical treatment of waste mattresses for recovery Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste mattresses for the purpose of recovery. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 16: metal recycling site Standard rules to allow you to operate a metal recycling site at a specified location. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 24: use of waste to manufacture timber or construction products Standard rules for using waste to manufacture timber or construction products. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2008 No 9: asbestos waste transfer station Standard rules to operate an asbestos waste transfer station. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2020 No 1: storage of PAS 107 certified clean cut tyre shred and chip at a port Standard rules to store PAS 107 certified clean cut tyre shred and chip at a port. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 15: WEEE authorised treatment facility (ATF) excluding ozone-depleting substances Standard rules to operate a WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2008 No 24: standard rules for transfer of healthcare waste For operators storing and repackaging healthcare waste, photographic and chemical wastes from healthcare premises and similar municipal wastes at a named location. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2010 No 17: storage of wastes to be used in land treatment Standard rules to allow storage of wastes to be used in land treatment. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2021 No 12: Vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility For operators of a vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility accepting no more than 750 tonnes of waste vehicles a year. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 3: metal recycling and WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances Standard rules to allow you to operate a metal recycling and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) authorised treatment facility at a specified location. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2015 No 18: metal recycling, vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling facility Standard rules to allow you to operate a metal recycling site and a vehicle depollution and dismantling facility at a specified location. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government How to stop Japanese knotweed from spreading How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2010 No 18: storage and treatment of dredgings for recovery Standard rules to store and treat dredgings for recovery. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government How to stop invasive non-native plants from spreading How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Owning a watercourse Your responsibilities and rules to follow for watercourses on or near your property, and permissions you need to do work around them. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environmental permits privacy notice How the Environment Agency uses your personal information in services to support environmental permitting. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2026