Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2025 The Accounting Officer system statement sets out the accountability relationships and processes within the department. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection The appointment comes as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down as the inaugural Chair GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2025 Research detailing skills needs and job vacancies across the UK cyber security sector. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK lenders step up with £11 billion push to back British businesses UK banks agree £11 billion lending packages to support small business growth, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK announces sanctions against perpetrators of human rights violations in Iran UK sanctions 10 individuals and one organisation for their role in recent brutality against Iranian protestors.  GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government 14. Strategic Partnerships This chapter sets out our requirements for Strategic Partnerships with Homes England that are funded through the Shared Ownership and Affordable Homes Programme 2016 to 2021, the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026 and the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026 Joint statement by the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds and the European Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Positioning, Navigation and Timing Information and guidance about Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Positioning, Navigation and Timing: Overview Guidance on Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), why it matters and the government framework for Greater PNT Resilience. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government CV7 7LH, Berkswell Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DB3508MA/V009 View the application submitted by Berkswell Recycling Limited for Berkswell Quarry, Coventry. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs: 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 We're seeking views on the operational cost levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government CW5 6DB, Nick Brookes: Appeal Reference APP/EPR/684 Appeal by Nick Brookes against an Enforcement Notice issued under Regulation 36. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Register for Landfill Tax or change your registration details Find out who Landfill Tax applies to and how you can register or change your registration details. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Our governance GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr A Jokiel v STEF Langdons Ltd: 8001393/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia Foreign Secretary sets out how she is strengthening FCDO action to tackle illegal migration on her first visit to Africa in the role. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Emma Bourne OBE Emma Bourne OBE was appointed Director General for EU Reset and Trade at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in February 2026. She leads Defra’s work on trade with the EU and the rest of the world. Prior to this, Emma was Director for Circular Economy at Defra, leading major reforms of the UK’s packaging sectors and the development of a plan to support greater resource circulari GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Emily Miles Emily Miles was appointed Director General for Food, Farming and Biosecurity at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in September 2024.  She leads Defra’s work on the food system, farming, biosecurity for animals and plants including at the border, and animal welfare. She also line manages the chief executives of the Animal and Plant Health Agency, Rural Payments Agency and Veter GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Financial sanctions licensing: supplementary guidance Guidance from OFSI for licence applications: licensing principles, delegation frameworks, and permitted 'reasonable' payments for staff and travel expenses. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Landfill methane: measurement and metrics Assesses methods for measuring methane emissions from landfills and considers how those measurements could be used in regulation. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections: East of England data Report presenting data for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the East of England. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Children's social care surveys: guidance for providers Guidance for children's social care providers about distributing the 2026 annual survey, including a promotional poster that they can use. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Summary of Product Characteristics and product literature for veterinary medicines Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production and submission of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and product literature mock-ups. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Literature Standard (PLS) for veterinary medicines Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production of mock-ups for assessment. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Joint assessment for veterinary medicines for use in the UK and Ireland Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for and maintain a shared-label for use on veterinary medicines placed on the market in the UK and Ireland. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government RSR: Guidance for leadership and management at nuclear sites Describes our expectations for leadership and management systems by radioactive substances activity permit holders who are also nuclear site licensees in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Jacq Longrigg Jacq Longrigg, NDA group People Development Director, joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in 2018. Jacq is an experienced HR and skills leader, with extensive knowledge and experience in the education, skills and nuclear sectors. Jacq’s role includes being the NDA representative on the recent National Nuclear Skills Task Force, supporting the development of the National Nuclear Stra GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Bahrain: information for victims of rape and sexual assault This information is provided to help British nationals overseas following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Liberia - legal and prison systems Information on legal and detention systems, in Liberia, for British nationals abroad. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Plan your visit - Banff National Park - Parks Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Adverse possession of registered land (PG4) Guidance about adverse possession of registered land. Aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 4). GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Pending prosecutions in asylum claims: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on dealing with asylum claims from claimants with a pending prosecution. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms N Rogers and others v HHGL Ltd T/a Homebase (in administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2302764/2025 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss A Epelle v Clyde and Co LLP and Others: 2219743/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr S Ahmed v London Chamber of Commerce and Industry: 6019201/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms Patzka v WRC Recycling Ltd: 4100376/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms M Clark v I.C.T.S (UK) Ltd: 8000254/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Update on 'Do’s and Don’ts' of incorporating a CIC online We’ve identified the most common mistakes for each document you need to submit and compiled a list of Hints and Tips to get you on your way, whether applying online or submitting via paper application GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026