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 Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector. House of Commons Library · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms J Nnaji v Spar UK Ltd: 3304290/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Temporary storage of waste coffee pods: RPS 282 Environment Agency regulatory position on storing waste coffee pods. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Exceeding waste wood storage limits at permitted sites: RPS 361 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can temporarily exceed the waste wood storage limit in your environmental permit. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Government Office for Technology Transfer: progress evaluation report An independent report on the progress of the Government Office for Technology Transfer. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Waste Metric Dashboards The Waste Metric Dashboard summarises progress on the diversion of waste away from disposal to the LLW Repository and on the environmental performance of the National Waste Programme. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Service industries: Economic indicators The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector. House of Commons Library · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Banking fraud This briefing covers the scale of banking fraud, how the police respond to fraud, and what the public and private sectors are doing to reduce the impact of banking fraud. House of Commons Library · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Digital technology in your estate Considering digital technology requirements alongside your school estate management. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Waste Metric Dashboard : June 2026 The Waste Metric Dashboard summarises progress on the diversion of waste away from disposal to the LLW Repository and on the environmental performance of the National Waste Programme. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Classifying toys and games for import and export Get help to classify various toys and games for import and export. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government BAE Systems tops the DWP's latest apprenticeships rankings as leading employers named Top ranking apprenticeship employers have been revealed after the publication of the new leaderboard – with BAE Systems topping the list for 2026. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency operation convicts four Devon waste criminals The landowner and three waste carriers have been convicted for waste dumping, with the latest defendant told to pay over £11,000. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Iran: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr S Athwal v Morrison Water Services Ltd: 6007516/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government S Honey v Ideagen Software Ltd: 6016300/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/EB3247ME/V001: environmental permit application advertisement View the application submitted by Sizewell C Limited to install a temporary access culvert crossing to facilitate realignment of the Middleton Watercourse and construction of the Sizewell Link Road (AD3/SLR/FRA/109) GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr S Polanski v Impact Ducting Sales Ltd: 6002987/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Jurysitzung zum Bundespreis Blauer Kompass 2026 Die Jurysitzung zum Bundespreis "Blauer Kompass" 2026 fand am 2. Juli statt, um besonders herausragende Projekte zur Anpassung an die Klimakrise auszuzeichnen. Es gab fünf Preisträgerinnen und -träger. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: determination request process Guidance about the determination request process under article 36 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918 Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available. House of Commons Library · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Find support for veterans and their families Find support for UK armed forces veterans and their families, including help with finance, healthcare, employment, housing, social care and more. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government HP21 9NS, EKFB Joint Venture: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DP3129MA/A001 View the application submitted by EKFB Joint Venture for Aylesbury Embankment Landscape Bund, Aylesbury. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning ​​This consultation seeks views on changes to guidance, services operated by the public sector, and secondary legislation to streamline the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government RISE: West Midlands The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme for the West Midlands, including the regional plan and available support. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government RISE: North East The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme for the North East, including the regional plan and available support. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government RISE: North West The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme for the North West, including the regional plan and available support. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government RISE: South West The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme for the South West, including the regional plan and available support. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government RISE: East of England The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme for the East of England, including the regional plan and available support. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Southport Inquiry phase 1: government response Government response to the phase 1 report of the Southport Inquiry. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Sterling exchange rates: Economic indicators Sterling often changes in value relative to other currencies. Find the latest data on exchange rates overall and against the dollar and euro. House of Commons Library · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government SN4 8EF, Simon Matthews: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VP3324MX/A001 View the application submitted by Simon Matthews for Lower Hook Farm, Hook Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8EF. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environmental Indicator Framework Theme A (Air) This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme A (Air) of the Environmental Indicator Framework. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr P Smith v British Gas Services Ltd: 3306015/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government S42 5UZ, Capabilities Beyond Engineering Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/EP3322LK/A003 S42 5UZ, Capabilities Beyond Engineering Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/EP3322LK/A003 GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency's use of civil sanctions Cases for which the Environment Agency has accepted an enforcement undertaking or imposed a civil sanction for environmental offences. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government What are the current trends in global aid funding in 2026? July 2026 marks one year since USAID’s closure. The world’s major aid donors – Germany, the UK, France, Japan and the US – are all cutting their aid budgets. House of Commons Library · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Reasonable efforts, abuse of discretion, and grandparent and sibling visitation - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Russia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Russia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026