Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Broken fit note system to be overhauled  Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government today to reform the system for workers who fall ill.  GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs N Dhaliwal v Royal Mail plc and Others: 3313799/2022 and 3300081/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 24. Voluntary arrangements Voluntary arrangements GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 17. Legislation Legislation GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 13. General General GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 11. Employment issues Employment issues GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government UK payrolled employments by nationality, region, industry, age and sex, from July 2014 to December 2025 This publication provides counts of payrolled employments in the UK from July 2014 to December 2025, with analysis by nationality, geographical region, industrial sector, age and sex. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government VMD FOI/EIR Requests February 2026 Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests for February 2026. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Impacts of taxation on small businesses: Business rates in the UK Business rates are a fix cost for firms. Research shows they influence occupancy, employment and rents, with lower rates linked to higher occupancy of premises POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Inheritance Tax account (IHT400) Apply for probate or confirmation if there's Inheritance Tax to pay, or if the deceased's estate does not qualify as an 'excepted estate'. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Mr M Jennings v Department for Work and Pensions: 6007586/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2025 How the Environment Agency monitors businesses affected by the packaging waste regulations in England. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Estimates of Residual Waste and Municipal Residual Waste in England Statistics estimating the amount of Residual Waste and Municipal Residual Waste generated in England. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Amend or cancel simplified import declarations which have cleared How to amend or cancel simplified declarations which have cleared. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Kimal Procedure Packs containing recalled components: Namic Angiographic Syringe with the risk of syringe disconnection; Namic Manifolds with the risk of foreign particulates. Important guidance for use in urgent procedures where there are no alternatives. (DSI/2026/002) Medline Industries LP and Kimal PLC have identified safety issues with the Namic Angiographic Control Syringes with RA and Namic White Star Off Handle Manifold devices, and have issued field safety notices to affected UK hospitals advising that they should not be used except in urgent procedures where there are no alternatives. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk The Environment Agency has made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Infected Blood Inquiry: recommendations for recognition, healthcare and patient safety The Infected Blood Inquiry made recommendations to improve patient care and safety, and strengthen the voice of patients in the healthcare system. House of Commons Library · 22 May 2026 Policy & government N Deans v (1) RBL Law Ltd and Others: [2026] EAT 76 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 22 May 2026. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government New watchlist published to put a spotlight on waste New watchlist outlines 117 known waste sites across England causing concern for local communities… GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 22 May 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of lifelong learning entitlement Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the impact assessment for the regulatory measure. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 2024-26 A bill to improve cyber security and resilience is going through the Commons; it updates previous cyber security legislation and if passed will become UK law in 2026. House of Commons Library · 22 May 2026 Policy & government IP for business: advisers and support Find Intellectual Property business advisers in your region and get help choosing an adviser. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Railways Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage. House of Commons Library · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Council Tax: stock of properties, 2025 Statistics on the stock of domestic properties by Council Tax Band in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government MOE Japan Selects New Project of Subsidy Programme for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Facility Introduction for FY2025 to FY2027 (Eighth Round) | Press Release | Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency Chief Scientist's Group core research Chief Scientist's Group core research published since 2014, grouped by research theme. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) enduring governance: governance framework A direction to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Panel to incorporate the 'SSES Governance Framework'. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Charmion Pears Charmion Pears was appointed as a Non-executive Director and Chair of DVLA’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in February 2024. Education and qualifications Charmion has been a Chartered Accountant with the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) for 29 years. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Career Charmion has been a non-executiv GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Registered building inspectors: professional codes and standards The codes and standards that registered building inspectors must follow. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government New Waste Shipment Regulation delayed in the EEA Agreement - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Social housing energy performance - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Wales & West housing association: regulatory judgement (assessment) 2026 - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Safer Railway Scheme Guidance on the Safer Railway Scheme (SRS), including standards and accreditation for improving safety, security and safeguarding on the rail network. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government New pension rules to boost retirement investments Regulations laid today will overhaul the way investments are managed in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a major development for millions of council workers GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Privacy Notice: Test, Learn, and Grow AI Frontline Service Accelerator User Research Privacy Notice for Test, Learn, and Grow AI and Data Driven Frontline Service Accelerator GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Strensall range firing times Dates and times when Strensall range is being used for live firing. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister rewards “the doers not the talkers” with the introduction of performance-related pay for senior civil servants The Government has today, 21 May, published its response to the recommendations of the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS) for 2026-27. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government How we manage waste more sustainably This guidance explains how waste from the final stages of nuclear decommissioning is managed to achieve safe, sustainable outcomes for people, the environment and local communities. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 The Equality and Human Rights Commission's draft updated Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026