Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Pay Plastic Packaging Tax How to pay Plastic Packaging Tax, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government How domestic properties are assessed for Council Tax bands Find out how the Valuation Office values domestic properties for Council Tax bands. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads sold via Shein (2604-0218) Product Recall for 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads sold via Shein (2604-0216) Product Recall for 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm sold via Shein (2605-0006) Product Recall for 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government backing helps UK’s Rolls-Royce SMR win multibillion-pound Sweden nuclear export contract Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected by the Swedish development company Videberg Kraft to build small modular reactors (SMRs) in Sweden, marking a major multibillion-pound export win for the UK and a breakthrough moment for British nuclear.  GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2026 Call for expressions of interest: Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EC Joint Research Centre · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government What might a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño mean for the UK? El Niño conditions form when warmer waters spread across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in global changes to weather and climate. Several forecasts from national weather agencies indicate that the next El Niño could be one of the strongest on record. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government CM14 5QP, Journey Homes Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3524MN/A001 View the application submitted by Journey Homes Group Limited for Frenches Farm, Wigley Bush Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5QP. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Domestic Abuse Act 2021: post-legislative scrutiny This assessment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has been prepared for submission to the Home Affairs Committee and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Commission calls for evidence on new ocean research strategy The future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategy is expected to be presented by the end of 2026. European Commission — DG Environment news · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government T Level industry placements: guidance for providers Guidance for providers of T Levels on how to prepare for and oversee industry placements, and what to do at the end of a placement. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Working for The Insolvency Service We help deliver economic confidence by delivering an effective insolvency regime for business and citizens. We deliver essential services which support a fair, robust economy. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr P Sheward v Great Learners Trust: 3303886/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Competition law: guide for public authorities What public authorities and their officials should know about competition law, and how it might apply to their work. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr M T Bhatti v GMB: 3307009/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Scenarios 2030: Helping policymakers plan for the future of AI This Foresight report sets out 5 scenarios for how AI could develop by 2030, helping policymakers prepare for future risks and opportunities. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts Guidance on setting up and running free breakfast clubs, including specific guidance for schools joining phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Our governance The main decision-making, executive and managerial bodies at the Rural Payments Agency. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government PM remarks: 5 June 2026 The Prime Minister's remarks from visit to defence firm, Stark, in Swindon. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Loneliness, isolation and social connection among boys and young men in England Research by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to identify the specific risk and protective factors that shape how boys and young men experience loneliness, isolation and social connection. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Household waste collection in England: FAQs This briefing answers some frequently asked questions about constituents’ household waste and recycling collections. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Insolvency Service Official Receiver receives OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List Senior Official Receiver David Chapman receives the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government June progress statement: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom Chair and CEO Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chair, Sir Ian Cheshire and Ofcom Chief Executive, Dame Melanie Dawes. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Growing up in the online world: a national consultation We consulted on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Libya travel advice FCDO travel advice for Libya. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Publication scheme GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government The enrichment framework for schools and colleges Non-statutory guidance to support schools and colleges to design and deliver a high-quality enrichment offer for all pupils and students. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Global Supply Chains: A Foresight report on risk and resilience A report on risk and resilience, which will help decision-makers across HM Government build resilient supply chains and safeguard growth and prosperity. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government EX5 1DR, UK Remediation Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3939TS/V007 View the application submitted by UK Remediation Ltd for UK Remediation Hill Barton, Clyst St Mary. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Homes England and National Housing Bank: privacy notice How Homes England and the National Housing Bank collect and process your personal data, tell you about your rights and how the law protects you. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Commissioner Roswall holds talks on PFAS-related challenges Discussions in Brussels addressed the widespread pollution of 'forever chemicals' and strategies for their phase-out. European Commission — DG Environment news · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Offender management: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government The Social Housing Bill The Social Housing Bill marks the next step in the delivery of our decade of renewal for social and affordable housing. This page sets out key information on the bill. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Finnish Environment Institute appoints directors for the new term - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government My Service Canada Account (MSCA) - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Excise tax types, excise duty rates and supplementary guidance Find tax type codes (DE 4/3) which may be declared for goods liable to excise duty, their associated excise duty rates and guidance on how to determine the tax types that apply to goods liable to excise duty. GOV.UK · 14 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership UK-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership. GOV.UK · 14 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 14 Jun 2026 Policy & government Tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion boost to British economy as Prime Minister meets Japanese leader The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a new partnership at the forefront of next-generation technologies. GOV.UK · 14 Jun 2026