Recycling news: 2023

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Policy & government ESFA Update: 7 June 2023 Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2023 Policy & government Mr P Cooper v Balfour Beatty Group Employment Ltd: 3205379/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2023 Policy & government Therese Coffey: We must unleash rural opportunity The Secretary of State for Rural Affairs spoke at the Countryside Future conference on 6 June 2023. GOV.UK · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government Unleashing rural opportunity How the government plans to support growth and prosperity in rural areas. GOV.UK · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government Evidence Week in Parliament 2023 POST has partnered with Sense about Science and the University of Nottingham to host the sixth annual Evidence Week in Parliament and online from 3 – 7 July. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government The Old Chapel, 35B Church Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0AZ: CAM/11UC/HMB/2022/0002 Eastern Region, Judge Dutton and Mr J Francis QPM heard on 10 November 2022 GOV.UK · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government Driving licensing review - call for evidence on opportunities for changes to the driver licensing regime A call for evidence that seeks views on potential opportunities to improve our driving licensing regime. GOV.UK · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government Our new Chief People Officer We’re excited to announce that Catherine Hope-MacLellan has joined us as our new Chief People Officer. National Audit Office · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government Groundbreaking study shows unaffordable costs of PFAS cleanup from wastewater - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 6 Jun 2023 Policy & government Government launches new drive to support rural communities Unleashing Rural Opportunity document launched GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2023 Policy & government Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers Innovative start-ups awarded government funding to develop projects that will provide greener transport systems that are accessible to everyone. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2023 Policy & government West Midlands man sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession and intent to supply prescription medicines worth £2m Kieron Banks (34) was sentenced today at the Nightingale Court in Wolverhampton for the illegal possession and intent to supply prescription-only medication valued at over £2m following investigations by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2023 Policy & government Using apps to dispose of waste: know the risks Apps offering waste disposal services are a new and emerging risk - make sure you know your duty of care obligations. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2023 Policy & government £125 million air crew contract supports UK jobs in the Southwest A £125 million contract has been awarded to Ascent Flight Training, a joint venture, to create the next generation of aircrew. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2023 Policy & government Low carbon transport fuels: DfT Science Advisory Council position paper Identifying the major challenges and uncertainties that need to be resolved to accelerate cost-effective decarbonisation of transport. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2023 Policy & government Ms A J Hibberd v Woodstock Town Council: 3300075/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2023 Policy & government When someone dies in Lesotho Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2023 Policy & government Civil Service Pay Remit guidance, 2023 to 2024 This guidance provides a framework within which all departments will set pay for 2023/24, and for departmental pay strategies and pay reporting GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2023 Policy & government AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2 (G-CJEK), Fatal accident, 20 June 2022 Fatal accident involving a Guimbal Cabri G2 (G-CJEK) near Burton at Lonsdale, North Yorkshire on 20 June 2022. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2023 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Guimbal Cabri G2, G-CJEK Helicopter departed controlled flight whilst on approach to land at a private site, near Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, 20 June 2022. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2023 Policy & government Ms A M E Jung v Amnesty International Ltd: 2206526/2021 and 2203151/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2023 Policy & government VFUP4000 - Fuel for use in ships, aircraft or hovercraft GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2023 Policy & government Addressing the cost of pilot training Explores solutions to finance as a barrier to entering the pilot profession in the UK. GOV.UK · 31 May 2023 Policy & government Lycatel Services Ltd v Robin Schneider: [2023] EAT 81 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 26 May 2023. GOV.UK · 31 May 2023 Policy & government New office in Newcastle opens On 30 May, our staff moved into a new office based in The Spark building in central Newcastle. National Audit Office · 31 May 2023 Policy & government CCC appoints new Chief Economist The Climate Change Committee is pleased to announce that James Richardson will join the secretariat to lead CCC’s analytical team. Climate Change Committee · 31 May 2023 Policy & government UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals go live The UK's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect today. GOV.UK · 31 May 2023 Policy & government Air Cleaning Devices - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 31 May 2023 Policy & government Decision for Charles Percy Shaw t/a Plant Hirer & Groundwork Contractor (OD2043659) The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands written decision for Charles Percy Shaw t/a Plant Hirer & Groundwork Contractor (OD2043659) GOV.UK · 30 May 2023 Policy & government 35C Segrave Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DR: CHI/00HG/MNR/2023/0046 Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS (Chairman), Mr S Hodges FRICS and Mr M Woodrow MRICS on 4 May 2023 GOV.UK · 30 May 2023 Policy & government Share your views on the future of Winfrith Site Winfrith Site is hosting public engagement events, as well as an online exhibition, to seek feedback on delivering the site to heathland with public access GOV.UK · 30 May 2023 Policy & government (x2) Flat 201 and Flat 601, North Lodge, Lebus Street, London, N179FQ - LON/00AP/HMF/2022/0183 and LON/00AP/HMF/2022/0168 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Tribunal Member Parkinson on 11 May 2023 GOV.UK · 29 May 2023 Policy & government Producers urged to address ‘flushable’ wet wipes labelling Environment Secretary asks producers to address concerns over 'flushable' labelling of wet wipes GOV.UK · 29 May 2023 Policy & government Scottish Deposit Return Scheme: UK internal market exclusion The rationale behind the UK Government’s conditional agreement to the Scottish Government’s request for a UK internal market exclusion. GOV.UK · 27 May 2023 Policy & government The Countryside Code Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land. GOV.UK · 26 May 2023 Policy & government Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers Guidance for employers on how to measure, report on and address any ethnicity pay differences within their workforce. GOV.UK · 26 May 2023 Policy & government World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial was held, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use. GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Policy & government UK minister commits to supporting green finance across Africa At an international conference in Egypt, the Minister of State for International Development committed to supporting the delivery of green finance across Africa. GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Policy & government Government delivers manifesto commitments on animal welfare Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Policy & government Operation of the Honours System 2023 Fifth report on operation of the reformed honours system. GOV.UK · 25 May 2023