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 VAPC London: meeting minutes Minutes of meetings held by the London Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Joint statement on United Kingdom-Netherlands circular economy finance collaboration A joint statement on advancing and growing circular economy finance in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and beyond. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government A fairer end to relationships A consultation on reforming financial remedies on divorce and strengthening protections for cohabitants at the end of their relationship. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Welfare trends report – June 2026 This year’s Welfare trends report (WTR) examines the drivers of recent trends in welfare fraud and error. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Debate on North Sea oil and gas A Westminster Hall debate on North Sea oil and gas is scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Bradley Thomas MP. House of Commons Library · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Smart Data Council The Smart Data Council brings together a range of skilled and knowledgeable individuals to help shape a future in which data delivers benefits for individuals, businesses and wider society. The council is an advisory body whose members represent a collective commitment to ambition, integrity and supporting the delivery of outcomes that are demonstrably valuable. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Getting money back if the CMA orders refunds or compensation You might be owed money back if the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered a business to refund or compensate its customers. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fish Health Inspectorate We are the Official Service for aquatic animal health in England and Wales, responsible, on behalf of Defra and the Welsh Government (WG), for fish and shellfish health matters. Our main aim is to prevent the introduction and spread of serious and emerging fish and shellfish diseases. We achieve this through our risk-based aquatic animal health inspection programme, monitoring and enforcing GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Using art to promote environmental action in Águeda's schools Águeda, European Green Leaf 2026, brought circular economy learning into schools as Year 5 students transformed recyclable materials into wildlife-inspired urban artworks. European Commission — DG Environment news · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Category B project supported: Tin Can and Lagos Ports, Lagos, Nigeria Category B projects are those where potential environmental and/or social impacts are few in number and site-specific. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Democratic Republic of the Congo travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms N Millar v NHS England: 6004312/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Bird gatherings: general licences for poultry and other captive birds Follow the conditions in these general licences to hold gatherings of poultry or other captive birds. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government WA3 6GR, Sellafield Limited environmental permit variation advertisement – EPR/KP3690SX/V015 View the application submitted by Sellafield Limited for Sellafield Site, Cumbria. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government M24 2YX, GXO Logistics UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3923MX/A001 View the application submitted by GXO Logistics UK Limited for GXO Logistics UK Ltd - Middleton, Manchester. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Plans for prominence of trusted news sources on social media alongside measures to reform Public Service Media in the UK Media Green Paper published by Government today sets out plans to improve access to reliable news sources in online apps GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Gigabit Programme: Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and East of Berkshire Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and East of Berkshire areas. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Global Clean Power Alliance: finance mission update (June 2026) This update sets out progress under the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) finance mission at London Climate Action Week 2026. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Global Clean Power Alliance: finance mission country action plans Country action plans launched with the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) finance mission. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Gigabit Programme: Kent Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Kent project area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Gigabit Programme: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit: Nottinghamshire and West of Lincolnshire Public Review New procurement to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Nottinghamshire and West of Lincolnshire area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Gigabit Programme: Norfolk Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Norfolk area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit: West Sussex Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the West Sussex area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit : East Sussex Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the East Sussex project area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Gigabit Programme: Cambridgeshire Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Cambridgeshire project area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit Programme: Suffolk Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Suffolk area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit: Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes Public Review This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes area. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit: Leicestershire and Warwickshire Public Review New procurement to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Leicestershire and Warwickshire. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Procurement Act 2023: short guides Short guides, videos and animations on the key benefits of the Procurement Act, covering timelines and suggested considerations and next steps for Contracting Authorities and Suppliers GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Large Load Controllers: Tier 1 Cyber Assessment Framework and associated guidance We're seeking views on a proposed Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) profile for large electricity load controllers. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Measuring tax gaps 2026 edition: tax gap estimates for 2024 to 2025 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) statistics and methodological annexes relating to measuring tax gaps. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Quality report: Measuring tax gaps Quality report for statistics relating to measuring tax gaps. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pupil premium: allocations and conditions of grant 2026 to 2027 Published allocations and conditions of grant for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government SIA strategic plan: 2026 to 2029 The strategic plan sets out what the Security Industry Authority will be doing over the next few years. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government NWS commercial pipeline Current and potential future procurement activity at Nuclear Waste Services (NWS). GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Future of TV distribution - Assessing the value and alternative uses of DTT spectrum for the future of UK TV distribution An Analysis Mason report for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum - papers Work, outputs, and evidence produced by the members of the Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum - minutes Minutes from the Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum, focusing on the TV sector, the infrastructure industry, and audiences. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026 Policy & government Benefit Cap statistics Statistics on households affected by the benefit cap. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2026