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 Family food datasets Detailed annual statistics on family food and drink purchases. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Million Hours Fund evaluation: phase two second interim report This second interim report updates on the delivery and process evaluation of the Million Hours Fund phase two. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Telecoms Consumer Charter This charter sets out a clear and strong commitment from industry to deliver great outcomes for consumers across the UK. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Statistics at DWP We publish statistics on benefits, pensions, employment programmes, income distribution and other subjects we are responsible for. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Physical energy flow accounts (PEFA) 2026 Physical energy flow accounts (PEFA) record the flows of energy from the environment to the economy, within the economy, and from the economy back to the environment. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Time use in the UK Average daily time spent by adults on activities including paid work, unpaid household work, unpaid care, travel and entertainment. The release contains two datasets: Wave 9 (2025) and Wave 10 (2026). GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr G Leedham v Royal Mail Group Ltd: [2026] EAT 87 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Beard on 14 May 2026. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Cabinet Office workforce management data 2022 to 2023 These monthly reports provide staff numbers and costs for the Cabinet Office. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Iraq travel advice FCDO travel advice for Iraq. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government HM Government licensing cyber security tech for a global market SilentGlass is a plug-and-play cyber security device developed by NCSC and commercialised with support from GOTT, now licensed to a UK firm for global use. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Migration and housing costs: what does international evidence imply for the UK? Report by the University of Greenwich to assess the effects of immigration on housing costs, what creates these effects and the implications for the UK. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency minded to approve Powerfuel Portland permit The permit variation will change the types of waste allowed to be incinerated on site. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent Communities in former coalfield areas of Britain will benefit from new jobs and business opportunities, as the Chancellor confirms investment in projects that support local talent and boost growth. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Historical and discontinued planning live tables Historical and discontinued tables on planning applications. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning applications in England: January to March 2026 Accredited Official Statistics on the number of planning applications received, decided and granted in England. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMT workforce management information This series brings together all documents relating to HMT workforce management information GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: May 2026 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Housing supply: indicators of new supply, England: January to March 2026 An indication of the levels of and trends in new housing supply in England. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Trade and investment core statistics book A monthly snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment position, summarising trade statistics produced by ONS, HMRC, DBT and others. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Personal information charter Find out about Forestry Commission standards for requesting or storing your personal information, and what you can do to help keep your information up to date. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government DWP Areas of Research Interest 2026 DWP's Areas of Research Interest set out priority evidence gaps to inform engagement and collaboration with the external research community. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Leasehold term remaining, 2023 to 2024: Factsheet This factsheet explores the length of time or term remaining on the lease for households living in leasehold properties in England. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government DWP administrative-based benefit statistics: proposed changes to scheduling and frequency of releases User views are sought on the Department for Work and Pension's plans to change the scheduling and alignment and reduce the frequency of some of our routine administrative-based benefit Official Statistics, including Universal Credit. This consultation will run until 31 March 2026 for proposal 1 and to 12 May 2026 for proposals 2 to 5. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Evaluation Task Force Strategy 2026-2029 The Evaluation Task Force's 3-year strategy 2026-2029 to embed robust evaluation evidence into policy and spending decisions across government. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Individual insolvencies, May 2026 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Company insolvencies, May 2026 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK trade in numbers A snapshot of the UK’s latest trade and investment position, summarising statistics produced by ONS, DBT, and UNCTAD. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Birmingham public health laboratory: user handbook The UKHSA public health laboratory in Birmingham provides a range of public health microbiology services to NHS trusts and health protection teams. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government DT5 1PP, Powerfuel Portland Limited: Environmental permit draft decision advertisement – EPR/AP3304SZ/V002 View the draft decision for Powerfuel Portland Limited at Portland Energy Recovery Facility, Portland Port, Castletown, Portland, DT5 1PP GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Eionet core data flows 2025 This briefing summarises the evaluation of hundreds of data deliveries received from reporting countries for 14 Eionet core data flows. It shows progress against agreed reporting criteria, allowing countries to identify and prioritise the resources they need for regular reporting procedures. European Environment Agency — news · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government PE23 4BB, Hawkes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3624MF/A001 View the application submitted by Hawkes Limited for North Keal Poultry Unit, Spilsby GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Natural Resources Wales - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Hallam Road Landfill restorative project - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Standard materials for kerbside collections: Guidance - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Agencies - Erasmus+ Eurostat news · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions This tax information and impact note explains a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia BII and JICA partner to boost investment in Africa and emerging Asia GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government TCM0138160 - Miscellaneous (P to V): Welsh language GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Home buying and selling reform ​​​This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the home buying and selling process.​​ GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Material information in property listings ​​This consultation seeks views on guidance to make important property information available upfront for home buyers and sellers. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026