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 VMD FOI/EIR Requests October 2025 Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests for October 2025. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Skitia Electrical Grill (2511-0128) Product Safety Report for Skitia Electrical Grill presenting a high risk of electric shock and cuts. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Field Safety Notices for 05-09 January 2026 List of Field Safety Notices for 05-09 January 2026 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 67 Vine Street, Manchester, M11 1LH : MAN/00BN/HNA/2023/0019 Northern Region Judge J White and Tribunal Member Mr Elliot sitting on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flat 101, Room 3 and Flats 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 115 Chapel Walk House Apartments, 11-15 Fargate and 12-13, 20-30 (even) Chapel Walk, Sheffield S1 2HD : MAN/00CG/HPO/2022/0005-0011 Northern Region Judge Holbrook and Regional Surveyor Walsh sitting on 23 & 24 October 2023 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 97 Neil Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW : MAN/00BN/HMF/2023/0044 Northern Region Judge Forster and Tribunal Member Mr Thomas sitting on 24 June 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flat 36, 40A, Jubilee Drive, Liverpool L7 8SN : MAN/00BY/HMG/2023/0002 Northern Region Judge Wood and Tribunal Member Ms Latham sitting on 7 June 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 52 Coldcotes Avenue, Leeds : MAN/00DA/HNA/2023/0025 Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Ms Jacobs sitting on 14 January 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 7A Laurel Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8LJ : MAN/00BW/LDC/2023/0080 Northern Region Judge Holbrook sitting on 10 December 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms Penny Bence v (1) Cornwall Council (2) The Information Commissioner: [2025] UKUT 420 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Mrs Justice Heather Williams on 17 December 2025. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flats A - F Springbank, 90 Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8PL:MAN/30UK/LDC/2024/0029 Northern Region Judge P Forster, Judge S Westby & Valuer Member P Mountain sitting on 28 March 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Bracken House, 44-58 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7BD : MAN/00BY/LDC/2024/0054 Northern Region Judge Platt and Tribunal Members Mr Swain sitting on 25 March 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Cypress Point, Leylands Road, Leeds LS2 7LB : MAN/00DA/HYI/2023/0011 & 0013 Northern Region Judge Holbrook, Regional Surveyor Walsh and Tribunal Member Mr Stead sitting on 29 July 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government The Girvan Hotel 30 West End Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DL : MAN/30UH/HPO/2023/0014 Northern Region Judge J.M.Going and Tribunal Member J.Gallagher Sitting on 12 July 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Chancellor appoints Business Adviser Katie Martin has been appointed as Business Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 86 & 88 Crookesmoor Road, Sheffield S6 3FR: MAN/00CG/HNA/2024/0610 & 0611 Northern Region Tribunal Judge J. E. Oliver and Tribunal Member J. Gittus Sitting on 2 & 15 July 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities: RPS 239 Environment Agency regulatory position on the temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government S Ndlovu v Hales Group Ltd: 3301939/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr G DeSouza v Dnata Catering UK Ltd: 3306451/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Climate Change Levy — exemptions for sodium bicarbonate produced from soda ash and electrolytic hydrogen This tax information and impact note is about planned exemptions from Climate Change Levy (CCL) for electrolytic hydrogen and sodium bicarbonate produced from soda ash. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Gateshead v Anthony Hall Banning Order: MAN/00CH/HBA/2025/0001 Northern Region Tribunal Judge L. McLean and Tribunal Member S. Latham sitting on 17 November 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Hull and East Riding abstraction licensing strategy The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Hull and East Riding catchment. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Yorkshire Derwent abstraction licensing strategy The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Yorkshire Derwent catchment. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Full Fraud Risk Assessment: Practice Note This Practice Note brings together leading practice from across the public sector to provide guidance for those responsible for the completion of Full Fraud Risk Assessments. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms A B Punithanathan v London Residential Healthcare Ltd: 2301820/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Recycling Lives Charity We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Duncan v London Borough of Ealing: 2206563/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss A Roberts v West London NHS Trust: 2217718/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Fordover Services Ltd v Ms M Randall and Others: [2026] EAT 4 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 12 January 2026. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Merali's Ltd v Ms M Randall and Others: [2026] EAT 4 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 12 January 2026. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy The strategy for biodiversity in Overseas Territories. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss B Gurney v Ms M Randall and Others: [2026] EAT 4 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 12 January 2026. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government CM2 5PH, Chelmsford City Council: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3022LQ/A001 View the application submitted by Chelmsford City Council for Freighter House, Chelmsford. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Revocation of the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Services Regulations This consultation is seeking views on the proposed revocation of SI 2010/672 "The Authorisation of Frequency Use for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Services (European Union) Regulations 2010”. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Climate transition and global financial stability: literature review A review of the current literature and evidence on the impact of climate risk on global financial stability, particularly in Emerging Market and Developing Economies. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Developing statistical methodologies for analysing change and trends in environmental indicators - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2024 / 2025 OEP Chair's speech from launch event - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Companies House counter fraud strategy 2025 to 2028 Companies House’s approach to identifying, preventing and responding to fraud, bribery and corruption across the organisation. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Wildlife photography celebrates Uganda's natural heritage Ugandans experienced world-class wildlife photography exhibition, showcasing the country's extraordinary natural heritage and conservation achievements. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026