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 PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026 The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, this morning. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda New resources launched to help boards cut costs, reduce risk and drive growth through investment in nature GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Waverley House, Noel Street, London, W1F 8GQ: BIR/00CN/EIA/2025/0751 Midland Region: Regional Judge D Jackson, Mr V Ward, Mrs J Rossitter sitting on 07 & 08 May 2026 GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Health Bill 2026-27 There will be a second reading of the Health Bill 2026-27 in the House of Commons chamber on Monday 1st June 2026. The bill is sponsored by Wes Streeting MP. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government CCUS East Coast Cluster: NPT Pathfinder selection process Apply to the NPT Pathfinder selection process for non-pipeline transport CCUS projects seeking ECC Teesside network connection by 2032. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Energy standing charges What are standing charges? How have they changed over time? How and why do they vary? What proposals does the regulator Ofgem have for lowering them? House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government 41 Laceyfields Road Langley Derby DE75 7HJ: BIR/17UB/MNR/2026/0026 Midland Region Mr G S Freckelton FRICS (Chairman) and Mr N Wint FRICS on 07 May 2026 GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government BIR/00CN/ECR/2024/0602 & Ors – On Tower UK Limited -v- AP Wireless II (UK) Limited Midlands Region: Judge D Jackson, Mrs Julie Rossiter MRICS and Mr Neil Atherton MRICS GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Flat 14 Royston Court, Wake Green Park, Moseley, B13 9YN: BIR/00CN/LBC/2025/0010 Midland Region, Deputy Regional Judge Gravells Sitting on 28 April 2026 GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Lost, stolen and recovered passports: LSR team Tells HM Passport Office staff working in the lost, stolen and recovered (LSR) team about duties they must complete as part of the LSR process. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Liberia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Liberia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government 32 & 34 New Rowley Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 8AS: BIR/00CR/HMV/2024/0001 Midland Region, Judge M K Gandham, Mr A McMurdo MCIEH Sitting on 28 April 2025 GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government 17 Dovey Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9NT : BIR/00CN/HMK/2024/0041 Midland Region Judge Peter J. Ellis, Mr Graham Freckelton Sitting on 25 March 2026 GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government DSIT Main Estimate memorandum 2026 to 2027 This memorandum explains the changes in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) budgets as part of HM Treasury’s 2026 to 2027 Main Estimates. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Economic update: Beating the forecasts, for now Inflation fell to 2.8% in April 2026, but experts expect it to increase to 3.5% by the end of the year. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Gas and electricity prices during the ‘energy crisis’ and beyond Energy prices have fallen since summer 2023, but are still well above pre-'energy crisis' levels and there is little prospect of large cuts to bills in the near future. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Security and Defence Partnership Treaty: the projects the UK and Poland will deliver together Projects agreed between the UK and Poland on the basis of the Treaty signed by the 2 countries on 27 May 2026. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government VAT on tourism and hospitality services This briefing gives a short introduction to the way VAT works, and the significance that EU VAT law has had for setting VAT rates, before discussing the campaign for a lower VAT rate on tourist services, and the introduction of a temporary reduced VAT rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions which applied from July 2020 to March 2022. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Waste returns: email spreadsheet Use this waste returns spreadsheet to submit your data by email. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Mr D Hughes v Science Recruitment Group Ltd: 1303336/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs The Government has published a list of 125 everyday essentials - including fruit, oils and core pantry staples - targeted for tariff reductions, alongside uprating mileage rates to support working people with the cost of living. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Rapid Technology Assessment: Advanced composites for climate adaptation Rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at advanced composites for climate adaptation. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Finding funding for charities and voluntary organisations This article discusses some of the funding options and sources of advice available to charities and voluntary organisations. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Call for input on goods for cost of living tariff suspensions We are seeking views on the tariff suspensions of agricultural goods, fertilisers, and kerosene to help mitigate the consumer impact of the conflict in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Migration statistics How is migration measured in the UK, how has migration changed over time, and how does UK migration compare with migration in EU countries? House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Two Committee members elected as Fellows of the Royal Society Professor Hayley Fowler and Professor Piers Forster have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society. Professor Fowler has served on… Climate Change Committee · 27 May 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: The Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018 (farming rules for water) - PIR Regulatory Policy Committee on The Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018 (farming rules for water) - PIR GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Economic Impact Assessment of NDA Sites This report shows the economic impact of NDA sites across the UK, supporting jobs, communities and economic activity at local, regional and national levels. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Procurement at DWP How we use external suppliers for goods and services. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Heatwaves in the UK Heatwaves, three consecutive days above a certain temperature, are becoming more common. They can disrupt infrastructure and ecosystems and harm people’s health. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Bird flu: rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in disease control zones Rules food businesses should follow for any meat produced from poultry or farmed game birds originating within a disease control zone. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Indicators of species abundance in England Annual trends in species abundance in England. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Landmark decommissioning milestone reached at Trawsfynydd Major milestone at Trawsfynydd as a 20-year decommissioning programme ends, completing work on the highest hazards and paving the way for the next phase. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Data centres: planning policy, sustainability, and resilience This briefing provides an overview of data centres, including their economic impact, energy consumption, and water consumption. It describes UK Government policy in these areas, as well as cyber resilience and planning policy. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government E-petition relating to collection and publication of child sexual offender data An e-petition relating to the collection and publication of child sexual offender data (e-petition 730605) is being debated in Westminster Hall on 1 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Jamie Stone MP. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Water Meters Information about water meters in England, including how these may be used to charge household customers for water based on their consumption. House of Commons Library · 27 May 2026 Policy & government 17 Westfield Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6AW: BIR/00CS/MNR/2025/0600 Midland region, V Ward BSc Hons FRICS, Judge David R Salter Sitting on 9 March 2026 GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Paying back the Winter Fuel Payment Find out if you’ll need to repay the Winter Fuel Payment or the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment and how HMRC will collect it. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026 Policy & government Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - April 2026 The 102nd monthly data release regarding building safety remediation. GOV.UK · 27 May 2026