Recycling news: 2024

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

Policy & government UK Government honours exceptional exporters with prestigious Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards The Department for Business and Trade has announced the 10 SME winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Psychedelic drugs to treat eating disorders Researchers are exploring the role of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for eating disorders. How are eating disorders currently treated and what does the latest research on psychedelic drugs show? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) How is PTSD treated, how successful are current treatments and what is the potential role for psychedelic-assisted therapy? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources Fund will help groups of farmers investigate how they can better manage water for use in time of drought, helping to safeguard food security. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Millions to take home more cash as new guidance on Tipping is published The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as today the Code of Practice is published and laid before Parliament. The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers giving them a fair share of the tips received by a company. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government V2X Innovation Programme: successful projects Successful projects under the V2X (vehicle-to-everything) Innovation Programme that aims to address barriers to enabling energy flexibility from bi-directional electric vehicle charging. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Mr R Somerville v Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service and Nursing and Midwifery Council: 2413617/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Distributing tips fairly: draft statutory code of practice We're seeking views on setting up a code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government K Fairhurst v Star Commercials Ltd: 1806590/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Ms N Sheraliyeva v John Lewis plc: 2206172/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Circular economy strategy summary: MOJ How the Ministry of Justice aims to reduce our waste, operating costs, and harm to the environment through embedding a less wasteful approach across our estate and operations. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Net zero carbon strategy: MOJ How the Ministry of Justice will work to mitigate climate change, including through our net zero 2050 emissions reduction pathway. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2024 Policy & government Wet wipes containing plastic: proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK. The proposal is aimed at reducing plastic and microplastic pollution, particularly in our waters. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2024 Policy & government The Official Procurement Act 2023 learning modules Information on how to access the official Procurement Act 2023 learning modules GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2024 Policy & government 11 Carlton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3TF: CHI/00HN/HMF/2023/0019/BS Southern Region, Tribunal Judge H Lumby, Mr M J F Donaldson FRICS and Ms J Dalal on 15 February 2024 GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review Gathers evidence to support a review of the current Work on Ships and Hovercraft Regulations. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2023 The Accounting Officer system statement sets out the accountability relationships and processes within the department. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government State of the Estate in 2022-2023 This report summarises progress on improving the efficiency and sustainability of the government estate in accordance with the 2008 Climate Change Act. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government British Airways PLC v Ms T De Mello and Others: [2024] EAT 53 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 19 April 2024. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government Ms A Connor v South Lanarkshire Council: 4101552/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government Miss I De Oliveira v Sama Trading Ltd T/a N/bar: 2219158/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government Regulator investigates fundraising activity over links to pro-Hamas media outlet The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry following concerns over how charitable funds have been used by a now sanctioned individual. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government Unlocking resource efficiency Research into industrial resource efficiency: minimising new resource use and maximising recycled, reused, remanufactured and low carbon materials to decarbonise industry. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2024 Policy & government G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024 G7 foreign ministers issued communiqués on the situation in Middle East, support to Ukraine and addressing global challenges, following their meeting in Capri, Italy. GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government Fact-sheet: PAHs in extender oils for tyres - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government National Drought Group meets after record wet October to March National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government TQ12 3GP, Valencia Waste Management Limited: environmental permit partial surrender issued - EPR/BV7028IP/S016 View the partial surrender issued for Heathfield Landfill, Newton Abbot under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government DE7 4BG, Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/MP3430AM/V006 View the environmental permit issued for Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Limited – The Midlands Urban Mine, Ilkeston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government AAIB Report: AW109SP, G-RAYN, on 1 November 2022 Report into an accident involving an AW109SP (G-RAYN) which was destroyed after it unintentionally drifted rearwards and struck trees during a night takeoff, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire on 1 November 2022 GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-RAYN AW109SP (G-RAYN), helicopter struck trees during night departure from an unlit field landing site, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire, 1 November 2022 GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024 Policy & government Grid scale electrical energy storage systems: health and safety This health and safety guidance for grid scale electricity storage, including batteries, aims to improve the navigability and understanding of existing standards. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government The CMA at 10: Why an independent, impartial competition and consumer protection authority is needed now, more than ever A speech by Marcus Bokkerink, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered at the CMA's 10 year anniversary event. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government Miss N Chaudhry v Trustmark Plans Ltd: 3323222/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government Mr D Attoh v Grant Thornton Business Services: 1310699/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Business Plan 2024 to 2027 The NDA Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government Serious and organised crime strategy 2023 to 2028 The serious and organised crime strategy 2023 to 2028 sets out our response to the full range of serious and organised crime threats. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government Statement on the UK - U.S. SME Dialogues - Northern Ireland Statement follows the eighth meeting of the UK - U.S. SME Dialogues in Belfast, Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government BBC Mid-Term Review 2024 The government’s assessment of the effectiveness of the governance and regulation arrangements of the BBC and resulting recommendations. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2024 Policy & government New funding to uncork future winemaking talent Future Winemakers’ Scheme will help domestic wine sector to continue its success GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2024 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3302: altimeter settings RA covering the use of appropriate altimeter settings to facilitate safe separation between air systems and between air systems and terrain. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2024