Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Defence Secretary’s Dan Jarvis MBE MP speech at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MBE MP speech at RUSI GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Responding to anti-social behaviour in England and Wales Local agencies have various powers to respond to anti-social behaviour. These powers are being strengthened by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government By-elections in the 2024 Parliament This briefing sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2024 Parliament, including lists of candidates, vote share and voter turnout. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Libraries and Family Hubs - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Summary of tax update 2026: simplification, modernisation and fairness A summary of consultations, calls for evidence, announcements and other documents published as part of continuous administration and maintenance of the tax system. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ports and port connectivity On 25 June 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Ports and port connectivity. The debate will be opened by Jayne Kirkham MP (Truro and Falmouth, Labour). House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Leasehold reform in England and Wales: What’s happening and when? An overview of current leasehold reform in England and Wales. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Carbon budget and growth delivery plan The Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan sets out how the government meets its statutory carbon budgets and secure the benefits of this transition for people and businesses. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK net zero transition: investment opportunities This investor prospectus outlines where and how investors can support the UK’s net zero transition. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Carbon budget and growth delivery plan: Heat and buildings factsheet The Carbon budget and growth delivery plan (CBGDP) investor factsheet sets out the opportunities for the heat and buildings sector as the UK transitions to clean energy. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Voting systems in the UK UK elections use different voting systems. This briefing explains which systems are used for which election and how they work. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Procurement at MHRA Information about procurement at the Agency and how we're improving procurement opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Response to FOI on CNC water and waste water costs The response to FOI on CNC's water and waste water costs. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Section 251: 2025 to 2026 Information for local authorities, schools and the general public about local authority education funding and expenditure plans for 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government The U.S. and UK Economic Sanctions Authorities: A Comparative Overview This guidance compares key aspects of U.S. and UK sanctions regimes. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government SK15 3BL, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FB3046KK/A001 View the application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited: for Wakefield Road CSO, 377 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 3BL GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government backs high street with acceleration of cheap import reforms and crackdown on dodgy online sellers High street businesses are set to benefit from action to level the playing field as the government sets out tax and customs reforms. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Apply for funding: NavISP - Navigation Innovation Support Programme How to apply for the three funding opportunities or ‘Elements’ from the UK Space Agency for NavISP. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Capital Gains Tax relief on gifts of business assets This tax information and impact note is about reforms to UK law relating to Capital Gains Tax relief for gifts of business assets. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Introduction of Mandatory Registration for Customs Intermediaries This consultation seeks views on new mandatory registration for customs intermediaries who submit customs declarations on behalf of traders. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Voluntary National Insurance contributions: call for evidence A call for evidence seeking views on the design, operation and future direction of voluntary National Insurance contributions. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Proposed offence for reckless untrue statements — Direct taxes Consultation on introducing a new criminal offence for making reckless untrue statements or declarations in direct tax. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Customs Modernisation We welcome views on the future of international trade and the impacts of digitalised and modernised practices on the UK customs regime. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Timely Payments in income tax Self Assessment This consultation seeks views on implementing more timely payment in Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), following the government’s announcement at Budget 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government VAT treatment of land for social housing Consultation on introducing a new VAT zero rate for land intended for the construction of social housing across the UK. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Electronic Sales Suppression: Introduction of software standards HMRC is seeking views on proposed software standards to prevent electronic sales suppression and help ensure businesses report sales accurately. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government PAYE Settlement Agreements — call for evidence The government has published a call for evidence to explore how PAYE Settlement Agreements are used in practice. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Requiring payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit The Government is seeking views on requiring VAT and PAYE payments to be made by Direct Debit. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Help to Save Reform HM Treasury is seeking views on how the Help to Save scheme can be reformed and simplified. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Consultation on Land Remediation Relief The government is consulting on the tax relief available for the costs of remediating contaminated or long-term derelict land. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government DPTAC Main Committee meeting minutes Minutes from the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory (DPTAC) Main Committee meetings. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government TA3 5NZ, Arthur Moulding and Jane Owen: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3824MN/A001 View the application submitted by Arthur Moulding and Jane Owen for Coalharbour House, Coalharbour, Creech St Micheal, Somerset, TA3 5NZ. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Advertise your vacancies Support for employers to help advertise vacancies. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government IP13 8BE, Miss Shaono Dasgupta: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NP3122MN/A001 View the application submitted by Miss Shaono Dasgupta for Crown Farmhouse, Tannington Long Road, Brundish, IP13 8BE. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government ST7 2GL, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LB3842KJ/A001 View the application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for Goldfinch Drive PS EO, Goldfinch Drive, Hall Drive Park, ST7 2GL. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Student loan statistics Different Governments have shifted support for higher education towards loans. The scale of lending has led to concerns about debt burden of debt, high interest rates and costs to the taxpayer. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government NE33 1RW, Keepmoat Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3228MN/A001 View the application submitted by Keepmoat Homes Limited for Holborn Phase 3, Land off West Holborn Road, South Shields, NE33 1RW. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Recovering unused waste plastics coded 16 03 06: RPS 273 Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, treating and using plastic waste coded 16 03 06, when this waste code is not in your environmental permit or waste exemption. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Chancellor Announces Jonathan Haskel as Preferred Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility Professor Jonathan Haskel CBE has been nominated as candidate for the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026