Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.

Policy & government HM Treasury: 2026 COVID-19 Cost Tracker update Official Statistics on the cost of measures announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how much the government has spent on these measures so far. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Energy Efficiency Scheme: Final Evaluation Report Final evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Scheme, part of the wider 2023 VCSE Cost of Living Programme. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Trade union statistics 2025 Information on trade union membership among employees in the UK estimated from the Labour Force Survey over the period 1995 to 2025. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Restart Scheme extension qualitative research This report contains the findings from qualitative research on the Restart Scheme contract extension. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Rough sleeping data framework, January to March 2026 Management information to understand how far rough sleeping is prevented wherever possible, and where it does occur, if it is rare, brief, and non-recurring. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2027 Household Costs Indices, 12-month growth rates, expenditure shares and contributions for UK household groups and all-households. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government How Move to UC customers manage their UC claim: Qualitative Research The key aim of this research is to better understand how Move customers manage their Universal Credit (UC) claim and to gather insights into the customer experience of claiming UC compared to legacy benefits. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund statistics: May 2026 Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Evaluation evidence from policies targeted at benefit claimants aged 50 plus This report is a synthesis of evaluation findings from 3 policies aimed at DWP claimants aged 50 plus GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Impacts of public services being delivered by civil society organisations A Theory of Change articulating how and why civil society involvement in public service delivery generates value GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Influenza in the UK, annual epidemiological reports UKHSA publishes overviews each year of influenza surveillance results from the winter period. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Perceptions of the Department for Work and Pensions: wave 3 (October to November 2025) Quantitative research with the general public and the Department for Work and Pensions’ customers (fieldwork October to November 2025) GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Family Resources Survey Report, Northern Ireland 2024 to 2025 This is a publication of Official Statistics in Development. This report provides an annual summary of the key findings from the Northern Ireland Family Resources Survey. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Transport analysis guidance Transport analysis guidance (TAG) provides information on the role of transport modelling and appraisal. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin January - March 2026 A quarterly bulletin containing information on new social housing starts and completions, social housing demand, homelessness, and new dwelling sales and prices from the National House Building Council (NHBC). GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Qualitative research with disadvantaged groups on Universal Credit covering: care experience, ex-offenders, homelessness and substance dependency This report provides insights on Universal Credit claimants with one or more of the following experiences: care experience, ex-offender, homelessness and substance dependency.  GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026 Estimates of inflation rates experienced by different types of household in the UK. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Disaggregating UK subnational gross disposable household income to lower levels of geography: 2010 to 2023 Official statistics in development of gross disposable household income (GDHI) statistics at Lower-layer Super Output Area (LSOA) and equivalent geographies. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government The Accounting Direction for social housing in England published 2022 updated 2026 The general requirements for the accounts of private registered providers of social housing. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Influenza in the UK, annual epidemiological report: winter 2025 to 2026 A yearly overview of influenza surveillance results from the winter period. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Energy sector cyber security strategy A roadmap for government, regulators and industry to strengthen cyber security and resilience across the Great British energy sector, supporting Clean Power 2030. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Salmonella cases in England at a decade high UKHSA urges public to practise good food hygiene as new data shows persistently high levels of common gastrointestinal infections. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Sourdough (Liquid) (Tariff notice 9) Check the tariff classification for Sourdough (Liquid). GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government National Wealth Fund Framework Document This document sets out the accountabilities and relationships between the National Wealth Fund (NWF), the Shareholder (HM Treasury) and the Shareholder Representative (UK Government Investments). GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Working for the British Embassy Khartoum GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Growth Gateway: Critical minerals in South Africa – Primer on mining policies and regulatory framework A high-level guide to South Africa’s mining policy and regulation that sets out the core laws and institutions, licensing and environmental requirements, and policy choices to attract investment in critical minerals. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Growth Gateway: Critical minerals in South Africa – Commodity primers Practical primers on bulk minerals and base metals, precious metals and specialty metals in South Africa, that sets out market context, supply dynamics and investment signals. GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Implementing the Murray–Darling Basin Plan dashboard - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 28 May 2026 Policy & government Doctoral Networks - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Eurostat news · 28 May 2026 Policy & government CA23117 - Plant and Machinery Allowance (PMA): First Year Allowance (FYA): Unused and not second-hand GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0284394 - Specialist areas - Complex: Complex cases - renewals - annual declaration - returned / Unprocessed S17 work list item created GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0230060 - Payment - overpayments (Q-Z): overpayments - remissions - make or cancel GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0224160 - Payment - overpayments (A-C): Overpayments - payments posted to wrong year GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0224140 - Payment - overpayments (A-C): overpayments - calculate and remit (cases suspended on or after 30/10/06) GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0380020 - Stopping Tax Credits - Complex: In Year Finalisation Income Check GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0240160 - Payment - work lists: Suspended Overpayments work list GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0284398 - Specialist areas - Complex: Complex cases - renewals - income - actual income provided after estimated income GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0284396 - Specialist areas - Complex: Complex cases - renewals - customer contact after manual Statement of Account issued GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0224280 - Payment - overpayments (A-C): Overpayments - COP 26 responsibilities GOV.UK · 28 May 2026 Policy & government TCM0230180 - Payment - overpayments (Q-Z): overpayments - review disputed overpayments GOV.UK · 28 May 2026