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 Illegal working as a breach of conditions: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on how to apply the policy on illegal working as a breach of asylum support conditions. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government General licence to move animals from within a bluetongue restricted zone to a designated slaughterhouse in Scotland (EXD603(EW)) Use this licence to move animals from within a bluetongue restricted zone to a designated slaughterhouse in Scotland. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Westminster Hall debate on home-to-school transport There will be a Westminster Hall debate on home-to-school transport on 4 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Tom Gordon MP. House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government G7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration: 29 May 2026 This ministerial declaration on digital and technology was agreed at the G7 on 29 May 2026 in Paris, France. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review May 2026 A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Damaged British passports: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to check a damaged British passport received as a supporting document, and how to replace a damaged British passport. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022 We sought views on proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022. The consultation was open to anyone, but we particularly wanted to hear from providers of public electronic communications networks and services. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: New Mummy Crib Backpack sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Joom, AliExpress and DH Gate (2604-0069) Product Safety Report for New Mummy Crib Backpack presenting a serious risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Engineering Biology Regulators Network Network of regulators involved in regulating engineering biology products. The network shares knowledge and best practice for the benefit of the sector. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Short guide to firearms licensing This briefing provides a short overview of firearms licensing laws in the UK, including recent calls to align shotgun and firearms licensing. House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government SMR Conflict of Interest Matrix This note explains what has changed in the Conflict of Interest (COI) Matrix, why the change has been made, and what it means for suppliers. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Zambia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Zambia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Use a formation agent to register your company A list of company formation agents and company secretarial agents you can use to incorporate your company. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Toxicology: analysis for drugs (FSR-GUI-0029) This guidance sets out principles that should be followed for units completing DTN 102, providing additional detail to the specific requirements in the code. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr S McGinty v British Broadcasting Corporation: 6016586/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK Reports for the amount of EEE placed on the market and WEEE collected in the UK under the WEEE Regulations. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government DfE: monthly workforce management information This collection brings together documents relating to monthly workforce management information. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Shipbuilding Office The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) drives transformative change to empower a globally successful, innovative and sustainable shipbuilding enterprise that works for all parts of the UK. The NSO oversees all of the Government's interests in UK shipbuilding, supports growth in the sector, and works with industry to improve productivity and competitiveness. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Import goods into the UK: step by step How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Arrested or in prison in Oman  This guide provides information about being arrested in Oman and what conditions are like in prison there.   GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of trade sanctions on Russia Regulatory Policy Committee's opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the options assessment from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Committees and the National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions: Guidance for local planning authorities in England This statutory guidance supports local planning authorities in England in implementing the national scheme of delegation for planning functions. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning committee reform: draft regulations and guidance We are seeking views on draft regulations and guidance underpinning planning committee reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government CAC Outcome: CWU & Apple Retail UK Ltd (2) Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from CWU. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Online Safety Act: Draft amendments to the illegal content codes of practice Draft of amendments prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(1) on 15 May 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Main Estimates data: Government spending plans for 2026/27 Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on Main Estimates (spending plans submitted to Parliament by government departments). House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Marine pollution (MARPOL) annex II surveyors Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fuel duty: Developments since 2022 Fuel duty is charged at a rate of 52.95p per litre on unleaded petrol and diesel. Fuel duty is planned to increase by 3p per litre on 1 January 2027, the first increase since 2011. House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr S Zaidi v The Royal Veterinary College and I Hamer: 6011754/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms K Bajorska v GXO Logistics UK II Ltd (Formerly Clipper Logistics plc): 3314505/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Destroying goods listed on an ATA Carnet Find out what to do if you want to destroy goods listed on a carnet, instead of returning them to the country they've temporarily been exported from. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Transport links for small towns There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Transport links to small towns on 3 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Andy MacNae (Labour, Rossendale and Darwen). House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Intellectual Property Office: privacy notices Privacy notices regarding personal data processed by the IPO for the administration of IP rights, or data processed under a contract or consent GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Using a Freeport customs site Information about permitted activities, customs declarations, processing goods, record keeping, excise goods and supply of goods on a Freeport customs site. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Domestic abusers to be evicted under new landmark housing law The government's landmark Social Housing Bill is returning to Parliament for its Second Reading today. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Asylum statistics A summary of statistics on people seeking asylum in the UK and refugees who arrive in the UK through resettlement programmes. House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Loss, theft and damage This section provides information on goods that are lost or stolen, destroying goods covered by a Carnet and lost or stolen Carnets. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Customs prohibitions, restrictions and licences Information about prohibitions, restrictions and licences for ATA Carnets. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026