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 Quality report: taxpayers and traders Quality report for statistics related to numbers of taxpayers and registered traders. GOV.UK · 29 May 2026 Policy & government Hollesley Bay Prison Hollesley Bay is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) for men over 18 in Woodbridge, Suffolk. GOV.UK · 29 May 2026 Policy & government Parks Canada reservations - Parks Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada · 29 May 2026 Policy & government Viva Energy floating storage and regasification unit - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 29 May 2026 Policy & government Michigan Summit Explores Ways to Expand Postsecondary Access and Success for Men - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 29 May 2026 Policy & government Postdoctoral Fellowships call: 6 steps to prepare your application - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Eurostat news · 29 May 2026 Policy & government £340 million pharmacy boost brings faster care to the high street Patients will benefit from more services and treatments from their community pharmacy, as part of a new deal. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Westminster Hall debate on improving the UK visa system A debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 3 June 2026 on "improving the UK visa system". It will be opened by Blake Stephenson MP. House of Commons Library · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses Greene King, Severn Trent and other leading UK businesses have joined forces with central and local Government to help more care leavers, ex-offenders and young people with mental health challenges in the West Midlands into quality jobs. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Life Sciences Healthcare Goals The Healthcare Goals programme brings together industry, academia, the third sector and the NHS to tackle healthcare challenges such as dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government The UAE exits OPEC and Saudi-UAE tensions in 2026 The Arab Gulf is not a unified block. The two leading Gulf states have been diverging over Yemen, Sudan, Israel and oil. House of Commons Library · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Civil Service People Survey: 2025 results The results of the 2025 People Survey, which looks at civil servants' attitudes to and experience of working in government departments, are provided in this page. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Heat Pump Ready Programme: successful projects Projects awarded under Stream 1, Stream 2 and Stream 3 of the Heat Pump Ready Programme, part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards Annual Report 2025-2026 Annual report of the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards for the year ended 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Breakfast club early adopters: interim evaluation Research to understand how free breakfast clubs in the early adopter scheme work in practice and how families experience them. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Office for Environmental Protection framework document The document sets out the broad framework within which the Office for Environmental Protection operates. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Statistics on small boat Channel crossings Small boat crossings peaked in 2022, when 46,000 people arrived by this unauthorised route. The number fell in 2023 but has risen again since. House of Commons Library · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error Patients taking Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules are advised to check their packaging for batch number GR155023 and contact their pharmacy if any blister strips inside are labelled as Ramipril 10mg. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Employment Allowance: further guidance for employers Guidance on eligibility, how to claim, connected companies, charities, care and support workers and single-director companies. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Uganda Refugee Support, Empowerment and Transformation (ReSET) Project: call for proposals Closed: British High Commission in Kampala invited concept notes from partners by 16 June 2026 to address humanitarian needs and build resilience among refugees and host communities in Uganda. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026 Register for the Government Chemist Conference 2026, Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/25 Crescent Pharma Limited is initiating a precautionary recall of one batch of Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules following the identification of a potential packaging error at the manufacturing site. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government The Forward Thinking conference The conference, organised by the Insolvency Service, provides a link between academia, the insolvency sector and policymakers with a platform for insolvency research and technical discussion. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government RH13 0SH, HENSEL RECYCLING (UK) LTD: permit surrender issued - EPR/EP3439DW/S005 View the surrender issued for HRUK Slinfold Site, Horsham under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government The national hydrogen network Hydrogen has potential as a low-carbon fuel in some industries. How can hydrogen be transported and what are the plans, progress and challenges in creating a hydrogen pipeline network? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 May 2026 Policy & government MHRA Safety Roundup: May 2026 Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Work and Health Programme statistics: background information and methodology Information about the Work and Health Programme statistics. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Children living with parents in emotional distress: March 2022 update The proportion of children living with at least one parent reporting symptoms of emotional distress, by family type and work status. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Growing the market for low carbon industrial products: policy framework We're seeking views on policy options for growing the market for low carbon industrial products, including steel and concrete. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Angola travel advice FCDO travel advice for Angola. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Mr M Mohammed and Others v European Living Retail Ltd (in Administration) and Others: 4100395/2025 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government School admissions in England Covers applying for school places in England, appeals and recent legislative changes in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 House of Commons Library · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Mr R Drewniaczyk v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 4107466/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Funding instructions for resettlement programmes Information for local authorities on funding for the UK's resettlement programmes. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Flood risk assessment: Flood Zones 1, 2, 3 and 3b How to carry out a flood risk assessment so that you can complete your planning application GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Flood risk assessments: applying for planning permission Find out when you need to do a flood risk assessment as part of your planning application, how to complete one and how it is processed. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government National flood risk standing advice for local planning authorities When to use standing advice on site-specific flood risk assessments, and when to consult the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Preparing a flood risk assessment: standing advice Find out if you need to follow standing advice when completing a flood risk assessment and what to do. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government How to prepare a strategic flood risk assessment What information local planning authorities need to include in a strategic flood risk assessment. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026