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 AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes Millions of homeowners could benefit from faster planning decisions, as 2 new AI tools are unveiled to modernise England’s planning permission system. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 16 June 2026 The Prime Minister met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the G7 in France this afternoon. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government G7 Leaders' call on the fight against cancer: 16 June 2026 G7 Leaders' call on the fight against cancer. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Antimicrobial resistance awareness: toolkit for healthcare providers Resources for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) for healthcare professionals in England. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government More families to benefit from lower bills through plug-in panels Retailers join government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes, helping families save money on bills. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government How to apply for or renew a gangmaster's licence How to apply for or renew a licence to provide or use workers in agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering, or processing and packaging of food or drink.  GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government New nuclear power stations: assessing reactor designs The Environment Agency’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of new nuclear power station designs and how we engage with others during the process. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Database of forecasts for the UK economy We’ve compiled independent forecasts for the UK economy since 1986. This database includes forecasts of key economic indicators from those publications. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pubs, shops and local assets protected with communities in charge £61m fund to encourage people to save treasured local assets announced as part of a set of reforms to put more power in the hands of communities. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Room 3, 23 Stockport Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 0LA: MAN/00BT/MNR/2026/0090 Leicester Region, Tribunal Judge Steer & Mr J Faulkner FRICS , on 19 May 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government 9-11 Willow Street, Bradford BD8 9NJ:MAN/00CX/HNA/2024/0634 Northern Region Judge K Southby and Member A Davis sitting on 18th March 2026 GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Adult social care activity report, England: 2024 to 2025 Official statistics in development on adult social care activity including data on requests for support, provision of care services, and reviews of care and support plans. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government B Mingo v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2301701/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Visa bans: exclusion of foreign nationals for the “public good” Recent examples of people barred from the UK under discretionary immigration powers include Kanye West, Hasan Piker and Valentina Gomez. House of Commons Library · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) The MAM-D is a comprehensive list of Defence Aviation Environment engineering documentation, processes and Instructions for Use. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) reference table The NAA table provides information of changes in regulations and manuals and release date produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Waste: export and import The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government 26 Totland Close, Manchester, M12 5RY: MAN/00BN/MNR/2026/0074 Leicester Region, John Murray - Chair, on 5 May 2026 GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Plug-in solar: Regulatory amendment and interim product specification We're seeking views on proposals to enable the safe and legal use of plug-in solar (plug-in microgeneration) products in the UK. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government A debate on calls for a public register of animal abusers An e-petition calling on the government to create a register of animal abuse offenders will be debated on 29 June 2026 House of Commons Library · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government New Local's Stronger Things Conference Speaking at New Local's Stronger Things Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of communities. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Adult skills fund: funding rules Sets out the rules that apply to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded adult skills fund (ASF) provision for the funding year. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government P Ibinson v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/a Nexus: 6006332/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Georgia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Georgia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government 219a Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DE: LON/00BG/HNA/2025/0633 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Rachel Kershaw BSc on 1 April 2026 GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Personal information charter When we need to handle personal information about you, this is how we look after that information. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government (1) 764b Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DH – LON/00BH/HNA/2024/0036 (2) Flat 4, 266 – 268 High Road, E11 3HS-LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0611 (3) Flat 6, 479a High Road, E11 4JU - LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0615 (4) Flat 7, 479a High Road, E11 4JU - LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0624 (5) Flat C, 56 St Mary Road, E17 9RE - LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0644 (6) 15 Exeter Road, E17 7QJ - LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0653 First-Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Deputy Regional Judge N Carr – Chair, Deputy Regional Judge N Purcell and Mr D Jagger MRICS GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Apply to change a veterinary Marketing Authorisation or Homeopathic Remedy Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply to vary a veterinary Marketing Authorisation (MA) or Homeopathic Remedy. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life Children in every part of the country to get access to enriching activities to beat isolation online and build connections in the real world GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government LN6 9BJ, GBCTR Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3323MQ/A001 View the application submitted by A Great British Clean Tech Recycling Company Limited (GBCTR Limited) for Lincoln Recycling Centre, Lincoln. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Windrush Compensation Scheme A programme for financially compensating victims of the Windrush scandal has been running for seven years and has paid out £127 million so far. House of Commons Library · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Space Domain Awareness - Requirements The government’s requirements for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Europe's bathing waters remain safe to swim The vast majority met the EU's ‘excellent' bathing quality standards in 2025, according to a new European Environment Agency report. European Commission — DG Environment news · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Transfer Pricing: International Controlled Transactions Schedule Technical consultation on the requirement for in-scope multinationals to report certain information about cross-border related party transactions to HMRC. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Help with Freeports — GfC14 Find out what tax reliefs and beneficial customs procedures are available to businesses in a Freeport. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Stephens v The Health and Safety Executive: [2026] EAT 88 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Andrew Burns, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 16 June 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government High School resources - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Iranian state threat activities in the UK What is the assessment of state threats from Iran, and what has been the UK response? House of Commons Library · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government European bathing water quality in 2025 This briefing provides information on the quality of Europe’s bathing waters and is complemented by a map viewer to help people make informed decisions about where to bathe. It is based on data reported by EU Member States , Albania and Switzerland, for the 2022-2025 bathing seasons. European Environment Agency — news · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Water and sewerage companies: EPA methodology for 2026 to 2030 How the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales complete the annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) of water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026