Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government “From lab marvel to global guardian": Bacterial cellulose could help tackle hazardous substances in Europe’s waters Bacterial cellulose, a biodegradable material produced by bacteria, could have “transformative potential” in remediating water contaminated by hazardous substances, according to a new review. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Seafloor marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent, but are rarely captured by current models Seafloor marine heatwaves are often overlooked despite risks to sensitive ecosystems. Modelling of the northwestern European ocean shelf suggests that under climate change heatwaves will increase faster on the seabed than on the surface. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Office access and opening times Contact details for the Forestry Commission, including area offices, operational delivery team and plant health forestry team. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Guildford flood alleviation scheme Information on the Guildford flood alleviation scheme. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters This Group provides a forum for open dialogue between the British and Irish governments on civil nuclear policies and environmental protection. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Red Diesel Replacement competition: successful projects Grant funding for projects to develop and demonstrate innovative low carbon technologies for use as alternatives to red diesel on construction, mining and quarrying sites. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021 Public consultation on proposed amendments to the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Amends to legislation on vehicle removal, storage and disposal We are consulting on amendments to secondary legislation on the police removal, storage and disposal of vehicles. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government MSN 1890 (M+F) Amd 5 Health and safety at work new and expectant mothers Notice gives information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Shredding waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs: RPS 264 Environment Agency regulatory position on shredding waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDS) containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Statistics on community care for adults in Northern Ireland 2024/25 This report presents information on a range of community activity gathered from health and social care (HSC) trusts including contacts with HSC trusts, care packages in effect, meals on wheels services, residential and nursing accommodation and day care registrations. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government ME20 7XE, Elliott Environmental Drainage Limited: second environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3623LZ/A001 View the application submitted by Elliott Environmental Drainage Limited for Unit 1, St Michaels Close, Aylesford. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Commissioner Roswall and youth discuss nature-based future The Youth Policy Dialogue at Green Week brought together young leaders to talk about protecting biodiversity and further investment in nature. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government British Embassy Baku The British Embassy in Azerbaijan maintains and develops relations between the UK and Azerbaijan. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces co-ordinated sanctions with international partners targeting individuals and entities involved in financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West Bank. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Animal and Plant Health Agency We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Welsh Government , and The Scottish Government . GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Industrial Strategy Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mrs R Goodall v Mrs B Brennan: 6008027/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations: approved standards, grant categories and grant levels Lists of standards, grant categories and grant levels that have been approved for the scheme. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Armed Forces personnel receive third consecutive above inflation pay rise UK Armed Forces set to receive a 3.6% pay rise, recognising the dedication and professionalism of military personnel. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Israel The overseas business risk report provides information on security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Israel. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Palestine The overseas business risk report provides information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Palestine. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Grenfell Tower fire anniversary: adjournment debate An adjournment debate is taking place in the House of Commons on 11 June 2026 for the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. The debate will be introduced by Joe Powell MP. House of Commons Library · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China-based clients Five companies shut down this year following Insolvency Service investigations GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr M Chaloner v DL Insurance Services Ltd: 2401912/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on a trade mission. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government The changing cyber threat profile and potential impact on local councils Research detailing the potential cyber risks which emerge from English local councils’ digital projects. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fire Safety Minister's speech at the FBU's 2026 Conference The Minister Samantha Dixon set out plans to reform the fire and rescue sector and deliver changes to set the sector up for success to meet future challenges. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Small Business Regulatory Taskforce The Small Business Taskforce is a joint government‑industry group to develop practical recommendations to reduce regulatory burdens on small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech at the AI Adoption Summit. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by unveiling five new locations for state-of-the-art all-weather domes. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Using software to file your company's information How to send information to Companies House using commercial software. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028 Small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts but can opt out of publication. All companies will need to file accounts via commercial software with more time to prepare. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Plans to stop reporting the Parental Conflict Indicator as official statistics: Statistical Notice This notice gives details on plans to stop reporting the Parental Conflict Indicator as regular official statistics and invites users to provide views and comments on these proposals. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010 - cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities Provides guidance on cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities enabled by Regulation 2A and Regulation 12A of the Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Provisional entries for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2026 exam series Number of provisional entries by age group and subject for GCSEs, AS and A levels in England for the summer 2026 exam series. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026