Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Withdrawn MAA regulatory notices (RN) RNs will be issued by the MAA to notify of changes in MAA owned process, or provide operational or engineering guidance. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government MAA regulatory notices (RN) RNs will be issued by the MAA to notify changes in MAA owned process, or provide operational or engineering guidance. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Meningococcal reference unit (MRU): user manual List of available tests for meningococcal disease, what specimens to send and turnaround times. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government UK to become world’s fastest market to commercialise innovation with regulatory shake-up The Government has announced regulatory reforms to help businesses test and commercialise new products faster. Marking one year on from the launch of the Modern Industrial Strategy, the changes will boost investment, support innovation, and build on £380 billion in private investment. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry-first government partnership with Airbnb People illegally subletting social housing will be identified and may be removed from the property, following a new, innovative data-sharing partnership between the Cabinet Office and Airbnb. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government How to contact a Retailer CCO or supplier helpline Find details of the Code Compliance Officers for the regulated Retailers and details of Retailer supplier helplines. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation 32 We want your views on 3 proposed standard rules permits to cover small sewage discharge activities that are currently regulated using bespoke permits. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Regulator performance monitoring Growth goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) from 16 key regulators, updated quarterly as part of the UK government’s Regulatory Action Plan. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Register medical devices to place on the market How to register your medical devices with the MHRA for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Arrested or in prison in New Zealand This guide provides information about being arrested in New Zealand including prison conditions. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government UK trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Government statements and guidance in 2026 A debate on "a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements" will take place on Thursday 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber. House of Commons Library · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Decision for C J WASTE SOLUTIONS LTD (OD2012153) and JHM TRANSPORT LTD (OD2088066) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for C J Waste Solutions Ltd, JHM Transport Ltd, Wendy Bittles, Philip Hunt, Nicola Leake GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government New Hospital Programme annual report: financial year 2025 to 2026 An annual update on the government's New Hospital Programme, a major infrastructure initiative to transform hospital design, delivery and operation in England. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Technical guidance for regulated industry sectors: environmental permitting Environmental permitting technical guidance for your activity. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr M Sherwood v Baldwins Crane Hire Ltd: 6040179/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Infected Blood Compensation Scheme This page provides a deposit for all materials published by the Government related to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Lobular breast cancer Lobular breast cancer begins in the glands that make milk during breastfeeding. Charities and patient groups have called for more research on diagnosis and treatment of this cancer. House of Commons Library · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government MOD statistics pre-release access list The individuals who have 24-hour, pre-release access to Ministry of Defence's key Official and Accredited Official Statistics publications. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government A new approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth An action plan setting out the government's approach to regulation and regulators GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Dover District Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Dover District Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government HMRC Datalab Information about the Datalab, which allows approved researchers from contracted institutions to access pseudonymised data in an on-site secure environment. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants: statistics related to the policy to provide support for a maximum of 2 children Statistics about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, which came into effect in April 2017. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis Report 2026 Findings from OfDIA's 2026 research on the UK's digital identity sector. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit claimants statistics on the two child limit policy, April 2026 Universal Credit statistics on the two child limit policy, April 2026, including those likely to benefit from the removal of the policy. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Sandboxes: What Businesses Can Expect This page sets out how regulatory sandboxes will work for business. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Industrial Strategy Quarterly Update: April to June 2026 An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Local Implementation and Evaluation of Work and Health Active Labour Market Programmes This report provides insights for local government on what enables the effective, design, delivery and evaluation of health and work programmes. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Labour Market Evidence Programme: user consultation and scoping report This report presents local governments' evidence needs on supporting people to enter and remain in employment, and proposes evidence reviews to address these. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Research into public trust in charities and research with charity trustees 2026 Annual Charity Commission research on public trust in charities and what trustees think about their role and their regulator. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Defence Investment Plan boosts battlefield medicine by £50 million New investment will strengthen frontline medical care, improve battlefield survivability and enhance Defence Medical capabilities for future operations. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Firearms licensing law Consolidated guidance on firearms legislation. GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Strompreiskompensation: EU-Kommission genehmigt zusätzliche Entlastungen für energieintensive Unternehmen Die Europäische Kommission hat die Ausweitung der deutschen Strompreiskompensation genehmigt. Damit können rückwirkend für das Abrechnungsjahr 2025 weitere energieintensive Branchen bei ihren Stromkosten entlastet werden. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government AMENDMENTS 1 - 62 - Draft opinion Guidelines for the 2027 budget – Section III - PE790.844v01-00 AMENDMENTS 1 - 62 - Draft opinion Guidelines for the 2027 budget – Section III Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Pierfrancesco Maran Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP European Parliament — ENVI committee · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Learn more about Modernizing America’s Nuclear Stockpile - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government City of Elmira - Elmira Sewer District Green Infrastructure - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Village of Spring Valley - 2025.048: Oxford Estates Subdivision (Minor/Realty) - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Town of Fallsburg - Infinity Hills Manufactured Home Park - Public Scoping Session - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 8 Jul 2026 Policy & government Town of Wheatland - Wheatland Water District No. 3 - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 8 Jul 2026