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 UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine The United Kingdom has imposed its largest ever penalty for a breach of Russian financial sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Seras / Enva (dedicated waste wood business) merger inquiry The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Seras Energy Ltd of G.I. Hadfield & Son Limited. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Inflation in the UK: Economic indicators Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI. House of Commons Library · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Inclusive communication How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government LA Welfare Direct bulletins: 2026 These LA Welfare Direct bulletins provide information that affects Housing Benefit and other areas of DWP, to local authority staff. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government DWP annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 Information on the expenditure and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Local land charges migration Information and guidance about local land charges migration. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms O Nicholson v Young & Co’s Brewery plc: 6012007/2026 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government PPN 024: The Public Interest Test and Insourcing Strategy Guidance to Procurement Policy Note 024: Insourcing and the Public Interest Test GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Apply for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme supports performance improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2: innovation funding competition Apply to the Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2 innovation funding competition. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr A Hughes v BS Eaton Ltd: 1309098/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Digital waste tracking: software provider privacy notice How we will use and manage your personal data if you're a software provider. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Digital waste tracking: service user privacy notice This privacy notice explains how we collect and manage your personal data when you use the Report receipt of waste service. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles Seeks views on what safety standards should be sought for automated (self-driving) vehicles in the UK. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles Seeks views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK Two new conduct requirements introduced today will ensure Google’s search rankings, including AI Overviews, are fair and that users can benefit from sharing their data. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Google's general search and search advertising services The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its provision of general search and search advertising services. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Supply Chain Centre mission statement and action plan Sets out the Supply Chain Centre's aims and a 14-point action plan to help secure critical inputs for the UK economy and support long-term business growth. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Procedures for reviewing and amending National Policy Statements Guidance on the National Policy Statement review and amendment process. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Employer Bulletin: June 2026 A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents that gives up-to-date information on payroll topics. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: June 2026 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in June 2026. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Economic Secretary to the Treasury The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (EST) is the City Minister and is responsible for: Financial services policy, reform and regulation including: Financial conduct, including relationship with the FCA Financial stability, including relationship with the PRA Competitiveness and growth of the financial services sector Banking and consumer credit Insurance and pensions markets Financial inclusion GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Compulsory purchase process: guidance Guidance on compulsory purchase process and a model compensation claim form for use by those affected by compulsory purchase. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK 2026 The UK Malaria Expert Advisory Group (formerly the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention) updates and reissues these guidelines every year for UK travellers. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility Find out about the Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility, and how to use it to make disclosures of outstanding liabilities for profit diversion. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Adoption of trust services: call for views We are seeking views on the adoption of trust services in the UK to help inform government policy development. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Data protection policies and procedures How to comply and document compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Djibouti travel advice FCDO travel advice for Djibouti. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government EU calls for action on land restoration & drought resilience On World Desertification & Drought Day, the Union is accelerating efforts to strengthen resilience to water and drought. European Commission — DG Environment news · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government NE63 9NW, EP Lynemouth Power Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3137CG/V013 View the application submitted by EP Lynemouth Power Limited for Lynemouth Power Station, Ashington. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government DEC Finalizes Regulations to Increase Harvest of Antlerless Deer - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Preparing a risk management and monitoring program - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government MGN 475 (M) Amendment 2 MLC, 2006 - recruitment and placement This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government MGN 706 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006: implementation of the 2022 amendments This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC). GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution. GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026