Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government UK powers up Ukraine with £210 million nuclear fuel deal and boosts British jobs The UK is backing Ukraine’s energy security in the face of relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.  GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Water resources planning guideline For water companies in England and Wales to use for developing their water resources management plan. Also relevant to those producing regional plans. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Radioactive substances regulation (RSR): objective and principles The fundamental objective of radioactive substances regulation and the 10 regulatory principles we apply when carrying out our work. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government WEEE: evidence and national protocols guidance How to issue evidence, meet and report on recovery and recycling targets and apply protocols on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for waste water Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for waste water nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for hazardous waste Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for hazardous waste nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for development where no national policy statement has effect Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) where no national policy statement (NPS) has effect. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for geological disposal Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for geological disposal nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for energy Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for energy nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for national networks Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for water resources Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for water resources nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for airports Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for airport nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for ports Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for port nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for data centres Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for data centre nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government World’s first national framework for quantum standards to boost UK leadership and trade in groundbreaking future tech A new national network to coordinate standards for the quantum technologies that will revolutionise everything from medicine to banking and transport. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-Japan fusion partnership strengthened by UKAEA and QST Memorandum of Cooperation signed between UK national fusion laboratory and Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government National and Commonwealth heritage nominations round - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government HM Treasury Market Engagement Group summary minutes – June 2026 A senior‑level forum for financial market participants to share their views on UK-related developments in financial markets, including gilts and sterling, and broader market themes with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government CMA clears ABF’s deal to buy bread maker Hovis Clearance decision follows evidence of significant structural challenges facing the UK bakery sector and longstanding losses in ABF’s bakery business. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Climate Scenario Guidance - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK and Samoa – Celebrating independence, deepening partnership A new chapter: Andrew Nethercott, British High Commissioner to Samoa reflects on his first Independence Day celebrations and the strong UK-Samoa ties. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government £219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution £219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government SAF Mandate: SAF supply and industry certainty in an evolving market Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK–Belgium carbon capture, usage and storage arrangement A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK and Belgium on the cross-border transportation of CO2 with the purpose of permanent geological storage. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships for Partner Institutions - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EC Joint Research Centre · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Consumer credit The government plans to change consumer credit law. This briefing looks at how this affects borrowers, buy-now-pay-later regulation and car finance misselling. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Public toilet provision for people living with stoma There will be a Westminster hall debate on public toilet provision for people living with stoma on Thursday 18 June 2026. This topic has been selected by the Backbench business committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers Thousands of jobseekers could be supported into a new career as the government joins forces with LinkedIn to bolster careers advice.  GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Child abuse image database This database has been developed to help investigate online child sexual abuse offenders and protect the victims of abuse. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government The Sourcing Playbook Key policies and guidance for making sourcing decisions for the delivery of public services GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Applications (s62A) Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where the Local Planning Authority for the area has been designated for this purpose. Designations are made by the Secretary of State. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Detailed guidance on who needs a gangmaster’s licence A detailed explanation for labour providers and labour users on when a Fair Work Agency gangmaster's licence is needed. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions sold by Argos (2606-0164) Product Safety Report for Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions presenting a risk of fire. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government International Public Sector Fraud Forum guidance Guidance on countering fraud against the public sector from the International Public Sector Fraud Forum. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mining Remediation Authority register of board members' interests Mining Remediation Authority register of declared interests for board members. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Future of Flight Industry Group The Future of Flight Programme is governed by the Future of Flight Industry Group (FIGG). The FFIG brings together government and industry professionals to provide strategic direction and drive the growth of future of flight technologies, whilst ensuring safety, security and maintaining community engagement. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms The consultation seeks views on options to reform the corporate civil enforcement regime. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026