Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 31 Jul 2026.

Policy & government DWP benefits statistical summaries: policies and statements Policies and statements for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits statistical summaries. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government EU poll shows continued support for biodiversity protection A special Eurobarometer survey revealed that over 90% of Europeans view protecting nature as essential for health and economic prosperity. European Commission — DG Environment news · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government 10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Accepting metal shredder residues and post shredder treatment residues at landfills: RPS 314 Environment Agency regulatory position on accepting metal shredder residues (MSR) and post shredder treatment residues (PSTR) for disposal at landfill for non-hazardous waste. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Civil law: debt enforcement This briefing paper provides an overview of the different types of civil law debt enforcement methods available to a judgment creditor in England and Wales. House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Retirement Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes Public consultation on a policy framework for a new type of Collective Defined Contribution scheme to be used in retirement. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government What are carbon budgets? Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050. House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Brand new dental school places in 'dental deserts' Patients set to benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Collective passport: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with the collective passport process. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Using rebated fuels in vehicles and machines (Excise Notice 75) Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Financial transaction control framework The government’s approach to managing financial transactions under its fiscal framework. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government AMS v Scot Group Ltd: 6013012/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to drive jobs, investment and skills UK–Ghana Growth Partnership (2026 to 2028) aims to boost jobs, trade, infrastructure and skills through major investments and private sector–led growth initiatives. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Screening tests for you and your baby (STFYAYB) STFYAYB provides information about the screening tests offered during and after pregnancy. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Check the list of registered Landfill Tax site operators Use this list to check if there is a registered landfill site operator near you. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain. House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Local area data: Special educational needs and disabilities Find data for English constituencies and local authorities on special educational needs and disabilities. House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Wards and parishes Explore which electoral wards, civil parishes and communities are part of your constituency, including an interactive map House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Merger assessment guidelines The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approach to assessing mergers. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Reviewing our approach to assessing merger efficiencies The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on its approach to assessing rivalry-enhancing efficiencies in mergers. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Specialised Committee on Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation: minutes and agenda This specialised committee monitors the implementation and functioning of the law enforcement and judicial cooperation part of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr R Leeding v Proserve Logistics Ltd: 1603212/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr M Sheppard v Nestle UK Ltd: 3200668/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government I Menka v Mitie Ltd: 3200491/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC: Organisational Listening Tool The Organisational Listening Tool (OLT) collates, classifies and displays customer feedback from HMRC digital, webchat and telephony services.  GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Information pack for British prisoners in Kurdistan region of Iraq Explanation of the legal and prison system in Kurdistan Region to British nationals. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: GPs and GP practices Interactive dashboard showing data on GPs in England, including patient to GP ratios, the number of GPs, and a map of GP practices House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Establishing a Development Corporation in Greater Cambridge This consultation invites views on the creation of an Urban Development Corporation in Greater Cambridge.​ GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Kampa Diddy Fan Heater (2606-0004) Product Safety Report for Kampa Diddy Fan Heater presenting a high risk of fire. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government A Smith v XDP Ltd: 6007679/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr S Shaji v Swan Care Solutions Ltd and E Chengeta: 1308762/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Get voluntary remediation advice for contaminated land and groundwater You can use the voluntary remediation advice service to get more detailed site-specific regulatory advice where land contamination has impacted on controlled waters. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr F P W Mboungueng v Severn Trent plc and others: 1306955/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Working and workless households in the UK: January to March 2026 The economic status of households in the UK and the people living in them, where at least one person is aged 16 to 64 years. Taken from the Labour Force Survey. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Quarterly Survey for Q4 (January to March 2026) The quarterly survey looks at the financial health of landlords. This latest report covers 1 January to 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Building materials and components statistics: May 2026 Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for May 2026. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government NI Analytical Input-Output tables 2022 NI Analytical Input-Output tables 2022 – industry by industry GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pride Month A general debate on Pride Month will be held on 4 June 2026. House of Commons Library · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Parliamentary Secretary The Parliamentary Secretary is responsible for supporting the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Cabinet Office on coordination and delivery of cross-government priorities. In particular, the Minister’s responsibilities are to support the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Cabinet Office on: Public service reform Government people group Count GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026 Policy & government Importing and exporting waste and non-waste textiles How to decide if textiles are waste or non-waste, and the controls that apply when importing or exporting them. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2026