Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.

Policy & government Rules and explainers around advertising non-medicinal veterinary products Rules for advertising, presenting and packaging products used in, on or near animals that are not licensed veterinary medicines. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Wider Service Medal – eligibility criteria for Ministry of Defence personnel and armed forces veterans Details of the eligibility criteria for the Wider Service Medal (WSM) that all personnel and veterans are subject to, and the list of operations that have been approved for the medal with supporting information. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Advertise veterinary medicines legally How authorised veterinary medicines, products supplied under the cascade and products used under the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme and Veterinary Medicines Health Situation Scheme can be advertised. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Legal requirements for placing a veterinary medicine on the market Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, how to obtain advice and report non-compliance. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Personal information charter Our standards for requesting or storing personal information. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Removal of airworthy parts from waste aircraft: RPS 164 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can remove airworthy parts from a waste aircraft which is under a care and maintenance programme. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government J Tranter as representative of the Estate of D Tranter (deceased) v Franklin Silencers Ltd: 3306423/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Risley Prison Risley is a prison for men in Warrington, Cheshire, including men convicted of a sex offence. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Community Ownership Fund evaluation: interim report This interim report is part of the evaluation of the Community Ownership Fund (COF), a £150 million programme that helped communities buy or renovate local assets across the UK. The evaluation looks at how the fund works, its impact, and whether it offers value for money. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Livin Housing Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Livin Housing Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Manchester City Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Manchester City Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government WA9 4HU, St Helens Waste Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DB3637WG/V004 View the application submitted by St Helens Waste Recycling Limited: for The Recycling Centre, St Helens. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government ME20 7FG, Roadstone Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3428LU/A001 View the application submitted by Roadstone Limited for Unit 5 Invicta Park, Aylesford. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government TS10 4RF, Argo Natural Resources Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3429LR/A001 View the application submitted by Argo Natural Resources Limited trading as DEScycle for DEScycle Metals Recovery Installation, Redcar. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government BL0 0DD, Churchill Enviro Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/GP3733FE/V003 View the permit issued for Fletcher Bank Quarry Landfill Site, Bury under the Industrial Emissions Directive GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Live and work as a medical doctor in Canada - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Wifi4EU Free Wifi for Europeans - WiFi4EU Eurostat news · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Record breaking auction for offshore wind secured to take back control of Britain's energy A record 8.4GW of offshore wind secured in Europe’s biggest ever offshore wind auction. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026 The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 2 new members. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Waiting lists cut 3 times faster in highest joblessness areas Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Feed products indicated as suitable for horses and ponies prone to gastric ulcers Sets out the proper use of the indication, “Suitable for horses and ponies prone to gastric ulcers”. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Leaders mark progress on policy reforms, investment for SA’s JETP IPG pledges $10B to advance South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, driving reforms, renewables, and major transmission infrastructure expansion. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government CH62020 - Penalties for failure to file on time: types of penalties for failure to file on time: overview GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Building materials and components statistics: December 2025 Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for December 2025. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Increase in economic output from higher productivity across selected Northern Mayoral Strategic Authorities: methodology Information on the methodology used to calculate the increase in economic output from higher productivity across selected northern Mayoral Strategic Authorities. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary wants UK to go ‘toe to toe’ with America on growth In a speech to top business leaders the Business Secretary will lay out how the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy will double down on the UK’s world-leading strengths in 2026 and not only scale up businesses, but keep them anchored in the UK. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route upgrades. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail Transport Secretary outlines a multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth in the North of England. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary bolsters advisory council to grow UK industry The Business Secretary has appointed three new business leaders to the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government North West to benefit from multi-billion-pound rail investment Major rail plans will unlock North West's economic potential, including a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester and improved connections across the region. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Defence Secretary Sweden press conference opening remarks The Defence Secretary today gave opening remarks ahead of a press conference in Sweden GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Helpful hints about our website? - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections: Yorkshire and Humber data Reports presenting data since 2020 for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Yorkshire and Humber region. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government AA v London Borough of Hounslow (SEN): [2025] UKUT 226 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 7 July 2025. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation The UK and Poland’s ability to shoot down air and missile threats will be strengthened by deepened cooperation between the two countries. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Falkland Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Framework document between Migration Advisory Committee and the Home Office This document sets out the broad framework within which the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) will operate. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: miscellaneous The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Recovering silver from waste developer and fixer solutions: RPS 360 Environment Agency regulatory position on the recovery of silver from waste photographic and X-ray developer and fixer solutions. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs M Borowska and Mr P Borowski v Abbeyfield Stewartry Society: 4100377/2025 and 4100378/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026