Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Burkholderia stabilis infections associated with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes: ongoing risk to patients UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks during a visit to Hastings. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Derbyshire and Derby This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Derbyshire and Derby. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Kent and Medway This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Kent and Medway.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Gloucestershire.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Oxfordshire.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Warwickshire This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Warwickshire.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Worcestershire This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Worcestershire.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hertfordshire.​ GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views From Blackpool to Plymouth, 14 areas to be transformed as part of the once-in-a-generation reforms to local government GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government P Sullivan v Capita plc: 6039320/2025 and 6035838/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government New UK-US partnership to drive investment and bolster critical minerals supply chains The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals in Washington DC. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency shuts down Yorkshire illegal waste site Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms K Taylor v Grampian Health Board and P Reid: 8000628/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK and US sign Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals The UK and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals in Washington DC on 4 February. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J Nevin and Others v INEOS Infrastructure (Grangemouth) Ltd: 8002168/2024 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms A L McVey v Sky UK Ltd: 8000875/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr K Khokhar and Ms L Miller v British Telecommunications plc: 8001308/2025 and 8001309/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr L Black v Caledonian Automatic Transmissions Ltd: 8001363/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss Klonek v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2301520/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Access to Work holistic assessments provider guidance for contracts effective on or after 5 June 2023 DWP provider guidance for Access to Work holistic assessments. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government M Kuye v Medway Council: 2302433/2022 and 2304828/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government The Report of the Cranston Inquiry Report of the public inquiry into the events of 23 to 24 November 2021, when over 30 people died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government P Doneo v TAMS Packaging Ltd: 6012570/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Charging and reclaiming VAT on goods and services related to private school fees Check if VAT is due on payments linked to private school fees and find out what you can reclaim VAT on. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Decision for ORBITALROOFING&SCAFFOLDING LIMITED (OF2051853) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England for ORBITALROOFING&SCAFFOLDING LIMITED and driver Steven Lee Gardner GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government Decision for MDB Logistics Limited (OC2027537), Transport Manager Mark Dawson Bevis and J&M Plant Hire Ltd (OC2081246) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England for MDB Logistics Limited, Transport Manager Mark Dawson Bevis and J&M Plant Hire Ltd GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government VMD FOI/EIR Requests November 2025 Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests for November 2025. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine' The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026 Policy & government OX14 3NG, Oxford Skip Hire Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KB3104CQ/V003 View the application submitted by Oxford Skip Hire Ltd for The Former Coal Yard, Abingdon. GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2026