Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Domestic energy tariff reductions 2026: guidance for energy suppliers Guidance for energy suppliers on how to apply discounts to domestic tariffs from 1 April 2026, related to the RO to Exchequer scheme and closure of the ECO and GBIS schemes. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government The National Security (State Threats) Bill The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Medicines: apply for a variation to your marketing authorisation Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government 52. Treffen der Deutsch-Französische Kommission für Fragen der Sicherheit kerntechnischer Einrichtungen (DFK) Beim 52. Treffen der DFK in Garching bei München tauschten sich die Vertreterinnen und Vertreter unter anderem über Herausforderungen in der nuklearen Sicherheit, dem Notfallschutz und der Entsorgung nuklearer Abfälle aus. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Voter ID: a quick guide A quick guide to voter identification requirements for people voting in person in a polling station. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Community and Engagement Survey Methodology The methodology underlying the Community and Engagement Survey, containing Official Statistics by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Working for the British Embassy Washington Working for British Embassy Washington and the US Network GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Gambling regulation in Great Britain The government, the Gambling Commission, and local authorities are responsible for regulating gambling in Great Britain. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Home Office major projects: appointment letters for senior responsible owners Home Office appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) senior responsible owners (SROs). GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Work-related quality of life of the adult social care workforce in England in 2025 Survey results from the second wave of the Adult Social Care Workforce Survey, undertaken between August and October 2025 in England. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cabinet Office workforce management data 2023 to 2025 These monthly reports provide staff numbers and costs for the Cabinet Office. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government What is the UK–US pharmaceuticals deal? The UK and US Governments announced a pharmaceuticals trade deal in December 2025. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government 2026 UN-Wasserkonferenz: Deutschland und Mexiko laden zur internationalen Online-Konsultation ein Für den interaktiven Dialog E "Wasser in multilateralen Prozessen" sammeln Deutschland und Mexiko Perspektiven von UN-Mitgliedstaaten, UN-Organisationen und Stakeholdern in einem Online-Konsultationsprozess. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government We stand in solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, and all our partners across the Gulf: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Bahrain. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government HM Treasury Statistics: Timetable, standards and policies HM Treasury's statistics are governed by the standards set out by the UK Statistics Authority in their Code of Practice for accredited official statistics. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government TRA opens new investigation into LLD polyethylene from the USA The TRA has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene from the USA. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government SR2024 No 2: using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate in construction Standard rules for unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction as a deposit for recovery operation. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Waste incinerator plant: apply for R1 status How to calculate the incinerator’s energy efficiency factor so you can apply for and keep R1 recovery status. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Category A mining waste facilities: financial provision How to calculate and maintain a financial provision for a Category A mining waste facility under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government DE55 4NH, EMR Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VP3322MS/A001 View the application submitted by EMR Group Limited for EMR Alfreton, Alfreton. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Stronger tourism ties between UK and Greece under new Memorandum of Understanding UK and Greek tourism ministers meet in London to sign tourism cooperation agreement GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Employment in DCMS sectors, January 2025 to December 2025 Official statistics of the number of filled jobs in DCMS Sectors, for the period January 2025 to December 2025. This publication will also include estimates of the number of creative occupations and the creative economy, based on SOC2020, for the years 2021 to 2025. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Afghan schemes: funding instructions 2026 to 2027 Funding instructions for use by local authorities administering schemes supporting people from Afghanistan. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Working for HM Land Registry Current jobs and what HM Land Registry can offer you. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government BS40 7TU, Sally Morgan: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3126MH/A001 View the application submitted by Sally Morgan for Hilltop Cottage, Ellick Road, Blagdon, Somerset, BS40 7TU. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Monitoring stack emissions: techniques and standards for periodic monitoring This index will help you choose an appropriate periodic monitoring technique and standard for monitoring stack emissions to air (formerly part of M2). GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Free school meals in England Find constituency and school level data on pupils eligible for means-tested free school meals in England. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government HMRC Transformation Roadmap — Progress Update 2026 An update on the progress made on HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Rights of nature: Ethical frameworks Rights of nature raise questions about the ethical basis of environmental protection and the implications of extending rights beyond humans. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government HR7 4DH, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3624MH/A001 View the application submitted by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd for Bromyard New Road SPS, Sherford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DH. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government CO4 5NA, Mr Joshua Warren: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HP3422MN/A001 View the application submitted by Mr Joshua Warren for Blackthorn, Langham Lodge Lane, Colchester, CO4 5NA. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government NG24 2NE, Carl Hill: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3326MN/A001 View the application submitted by Carl Hill: for The Poplars, Barnby Road, Newark, Newark and Sherwood District, NG24 2NE GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government DE12 7RG, Galliford Try Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3828MJ/A001 View the application submitted by Galliford Try Construction Limited for Measham STW, Measham Road, Oakthorpe, Leicestershire, DE12 7RG. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Next NAO Chair announced Michael Jary CBE has been announced by the Prime Minister and the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the next chair of the National Audit Office. National Audit Office · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms M Teixeira v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 2410963/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices Apology comes with £4 million package of support which includes easier access to adoption records GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Could Andy Burnham let mayors raise more taxes? What taxes can regional mayors raise and could this change with a new Prime Minister? House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Dr C M Day v Health Education England: [2026] EAT 97 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Stacey on 02 July 2026. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government High Value Council Tax Surcharge and homes over £2 million From April 2028, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will introduce an additional flat-rate charge on properties valued at £2 million or more. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026