Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission The Pensions Commission has today (19 May) published its interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, setting out the key challenges facing the current system and where it will focus its work next. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament Ministers announce the introduction of legislation to tackle late payments and protect small businesses. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent Young people across the East and West Midlands will have more work opportunities as Severn Trent becomes the latest backer of a government drive to tackle youth unemployment, pledging 400 roles in the water industry.  GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by the Department for Work and Pensions. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive economic growth at a major expo, Greater Together LA. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk Information for UK businesses on political, economic and security risks when trading overseas. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Ethiopia Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Ethiopia. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government NHS key statistics: England Summary of NHS demand, performance, backlogs, and capacity of services in England. It covers A&E waiting times, hospital waiting lists, cancer waiting times, ambulance response times, staffing levels including doctors and nurses, vacancies, and more. House of Commons Library · 18 May 2026 Policy & government PM to showcase how economic plan and trade deals deliver for working people The Prime Minister is hosting a reception in Downing Street today (Monday 18 May), bringing together employers, workers and apprentices to demonstrate how strengthening Britain’s ties abroad is delivering for working people at home. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government The British Museum framework document 2025 to 2028 Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Museum. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Miss B Littlewood v Nuffield Health: 1600573/2023 and 1603104/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on 21 May on Censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online. The debate is sponsored by Emily Darlington MP. House of Commons Library · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Pet travel: checks on pets by transport carriers How sea, rail and air transport companies check that dogs, cats and ferrets travelling to Great Britain are following the pet travel requirements. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Planning appeals: procedural guide - for appeals relating to applications dated on or before 31 March 2026 The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the planning appeal process. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Planning appeals: procedural guide - for appeals relating to applications dated on or after 1 April 2026 This guide outlines the new process for making an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate as a result of The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government BH23 6BG, Eco Sustainable Solutions Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/GP3793FY/V019 View the permit issued for Parley Waste Management Facility, Christchurch under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government CT7 0HL, Reclamet Holdings Ltd: Permit number: EPR/JB3501LT (EAWML 10381), The Recycling Centre, Woodchurch Road, Birchington, Kent - Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/EPR/25/605 On 25 March 2025 the Environment Agency served a Notice of Revocation of an Environmental Permit under Regulation 22 of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 on Reclamet (Holdings) Limited. The Notice stated that the Environment Agency had decided to revoke the environmental permit for this regulated facility with effect from 22 April 2025 due to breach of permit condit GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Rapid transfusion diagnostics: optimising safety on deployed operations This UKDI competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations to support the donation and transfusion of blood in deployed settings. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government CT3 2DP, Clare Limbrey and Mark Brogden: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3528MS/A001 View the application submitted by Clare Limbrey and Mark Brogden for GOLDSTONE COURT COTTAGES, COP STREET ROAD, CANTERBURY, CT3 2DP GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Membership Information about the Committee on Fuel Poverty's members and meetings. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Workless households for regions across the UK: 2025 Annual information at a local level about households and the adults and children living in them, by their economic activity status. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2000 series: flying regulations (FLY) This is the combined series for the 2000 flying RAs. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government The surface water investment model (SWIM) approach Use this to help build a business case for investing in multiple small sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) features over a wide area. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Table of contents: 2000 (FLY) regulatory articles This document shows the current 2000 series documents, along with the associated regulation titles. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2370: test and evaluation RA covering the management, and conduct, of air system test and evaluation activity. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Juliette Enser Juliette is a member of the senior executive team and is an adviser to the Board. She leads the Competition Enforcement function with the aim of tackling unlawful and damaging anti-competitive conduct for the benefit of people, businesses and the wider economy.  Previous career highlights include:  Senior Director, Cartels (CMA, previously Director)  Senior Director, State Aid (CMA)  Lawyer in pri GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 Enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within the scope of the legislation (known as 'Martyn's Law') and how to comply with legal duties. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Smart meters: radio waves and health Guidelines on exposure to radio signals from smart meters. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Finding funding for UK aid organisations How UK aid organisations may be able to access financial support, from UK Government schemes and also other funding sources. House of Commons Library · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Multi-Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) Multi-Annual National Control Plan relating to feed and food safety, animal health and welfare (including aquatics), and plant health. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Bill discount scheme: administrator update Ofgem has been appointed as the scheme administrator for the bill discount scheme. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Headship national professional qualification A course to help headteachers and leaders in educational settings develop the knowledge behind expert leadership and apply it to become outstanding headteachers. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government New international alliance to support children with SEND Education Secretary calls on global leaders to join International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government UK arms exports: Statistics An overview of recent trends in UK arms export statistics including the estimated value of UK arms exports, export destinations and the type of arms exported. House of Commons Library · 18 May 2026 Policy & government New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now Parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their new baby to avoid missing out GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle (Star & Heart) sold by ASDA (2605-0091) Product Recall for Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle (Star & Heart) presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential Innovation doesn’t wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enough to keep pace. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Fraud Prevention Savings Framework The International Public Sector Fraud Forum's Fraud Prevention Savings Framework covers approaches to estimate, quantify, and communicate the benefits of fraud prevention. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Various Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty (2605-0070) Product Recall for Various Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty presenting a serious chemical risk. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026