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 Check if you can pay less Alcohol Duty on draught alcoholic products If you trade in draught alcoholic products, find out if you could pay a reduced rate of Alcohol Duty. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Limited liability partnership incorporation and names Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a limited liability partnership (LLP) in the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government Filing your Companies House information online How to send your information to Companies House using our online services. GOV.UK · 1 Feb 2026 Policy & government High streets to receive £150 million to restore community pride Multi-million-pound package to turn the tide on ailing high streets, targeted in places most in need of support GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2026 Policy & government PM press statement alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: 31 January 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's press statement in Tokyo alongside Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2026 Policy & government Prime Minister celebrates Great British theatre in Shanghai The Prime Minister has today visited the Design Innovation Institute in Shanghai to mark the growing impact of British theatre in China – boosting growth and supporting jobs at home. GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2026 Policy & government Managing oak processionary moth in England Information on oak processionary moth (OPM) for those who own or manage oak trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities. GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2026 Policy & government Prohibitions and restrictions for imports and exports Guidance on the UK prohibitions and restrictions for imports and exports. GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2026 Policy & government From precision-bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England £21.5m is backing 15 England-wide projects to turn new crops and low-emission farm tech into ready-to-use tools that boost productivity. GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2026 Policy & government Prime Minister visit to China: trade and investment factsheet Summary of the trade and investment outcomes of the Prime Minister's visit to China in January 2026. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China Billions of pounds worth of export and investment deals for the UK have been secured, as the Prime Minister wraps up his visit to China. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government TechExpert TechExpert is part of TechFirst, the government’s skills programme opening pathways into the UK’s fast-growing tech sector. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Trade with Norway How you import from and export to Norway. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Hepatitis B household contract tracing pilot Documents relating to a chronic hepatitis B contact tracing pilot. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Budget 2025: Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Factsheet We are taking action to support high-street businesses and responding to key industry asks across the hospitality and retail sectors. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Student finance if your course starts on or after 1 January 2027 Student finance for most undergraduate and some postgraduate and further education courses starting on or after 1 January 2027. Information about student loans, grants and extra funding to help cover course tuition fees and living costs. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government DfE assurance work on post-16 funding Guidance on DfE's post-16 funding assurance process for further education and new apprenticeship providers. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Navigating NATO procurement This guide aims to help UK companies interested in accessing NATO-funded business opportunities. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Aid funded business Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government BT v Secretary of State for Defence (WP): [2025] UKUT 419 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 15 December 2025. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr N Coulam v The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary: 6010070/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit for local authorities: bulletins Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide advice, guidance and information on HB to local authority staff. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Hackworth Court 7 Bedford Street Watford WD24 5FX:CAM/26UK/LSC/2025/0615 Eastern region, Judge Stephen Evans, Mr Gerard Smith FRICS FAAV, 23/24 October 2025 GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14 Poole Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9FG:CAM/00MX/LSC/2025/0642 Eastern Region, Judge Matthew Hunt, Judge Virginia Lloyd, Mr Ian Perry, 8, 9 December 2025 GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government 4 Clayburn End, Basildon, SS14 1QA:CAM/22UB/HMK/2025/0609 Eastern region, Judge Bernadette MacQueen, Judge Wendy Banks, Mr Ian Perry BSC (EST MAN) FRICS, 24 November 2025 GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Unregulated legal services: complying with consumer law How to meet your consumer law obligations as an unregulated provider of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mining Remediation Authority framework document Framework agreement between the Mining Remediation Authority and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Liz Kendall’s speech at Bio Industry Association Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bio Industry Association on Thursday 29 January 2026. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Research into governance models for Smart Data Research into the design of a cross-economy Smart Data governance model. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Government response to the House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee report: The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out The government's response to the 2025 House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee report on the space economy. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Assurance of sustainability reporting This consultation seeks views on the government's proposal for greater regulatory oversight of third-party assurance services for sustainability-related financial disclosures. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (2601-0364) Product Recall for Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft presenting a health risk. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Non-tax advantaged share schemes: end of year return template, technical note and guidance notes Use the template or technical note to create your own template to tell HMRC of other non-tax advantaged shares and securities events. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Find training on the Code Details of companies and individuals that have advised the Groceries Code Adjudicator they deliver training on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Richard Machin Richard Machin is an Associate Professor in Social Policy at Nottingham Trent University. His teaching and research focuses on social welfare policy and practice. His recent policy analysis has explored the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme, experience of disability benefits for people with mental health problems, and social security provision during COVID-19. In 2024 he was appointed as an expert witnes GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Doloowee Model Aircraft sold via Amazon (2510-0174) Product Safety Report for Doloowee Model Aircraft presnting a serious risk of choking. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Immver Ceiling Light with Fan sold via Amazon (2510-0173) Product Safety Report for Immver Ceiling Light with Fan presenting a high risk of electric shock. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Vets: free identification of exotic worms in pets Submit samples from dogs and cats for free identification of exotic worms and worm-like parasites by the APHA. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Guidance and support for property professionals Guidance, support and contact details for property professionals. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026 Policy & government Serious Violence Duty evaluation This report presents the findings of a process evaluation of the Serious Violence Duty. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2026