Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Reception baseline assessment: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) Arrangements for the statutory reception baseline assessment (RBA). GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Life courses and pension saving patterns This report summarises new longitudinal analysis to understand how life courses are associated with pension saving and retirement outcomes. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government MERS-CoV: biological principles for the control of MERS-CoV This guidance outlines the current knowledge and assumptions about the biology and transmission of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government MERS-CoV: diagnosis and management of cases and contacts This guidance is for healthcare professionals and health protection teams (HPTs) on identifying and managing cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government HAIRS risk assessment: Andes virus Qualitative assessment of the risk to the UK human population of Andes virus infection in a UK rodent. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government MERS-CoV: background information This guidance gives advice on the transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) to the public. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government MERS-CoV: diagnostic testing Information on taking, submitting and processing clinical samples from patients suspected of having Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).  GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government HMRC appraisal and selection of public records This document describes the records HMRC will select for permanent preservation. It applies to records created by HMRC and its predecessor bodies. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance group (HAIRS) The Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance (HAIRS) group identifies and assesses emerging infection risks to human health. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Mr P Bray-Menezes v Systra Ltd: 6002518/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) Innovation 2.0 programme: successful projects This programme aims to accelerate the deployment of next generation carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) technology in the UK to be deployed at scale by 2030. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations Red Arrows set to tour the United States this summer to support 250th anniversary celebrations GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Government ministers and responsibilities This document lists government ministers and their responsibilities. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Family life and exceptional circumstances: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on considering claims based on family life (as a partner or parent) or exceptional circumstances. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Accompanied and unaccompanied asylum seeking children: statement of evidence Use this form to give UK Visas and Immigration information about your asylum claim. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government 2026-2029 Strategy for Government Grants The Strategy outlines government’s priorities for grants management over the next three years GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Grants Management Function The role of the Grants Management Function, the Centre of Excellence service offer, and the Functional Standard for Grants. GOV.UK · 18 May 2026 Policy & government The Digital Services Act - EU Digital Strategy Eurostat news · 18 May 2026 Policy & government Cabinet meeting: 18 May 2026 - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 18 May 2026 Policy & government New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers… GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 17 May 2026 Policy & government Sustainable placemaking guidance for successful local centres Advice on how to deliver successful local centres. GOV.UK · 17 May 2026 Policy & government Sustainable placemaking guidance for mobility hubs Advice on how to deliver quality mobility hubs. GOV.UK · 17 May 2026 Policy & government UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in the Middle East British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 16 May 2026 Policy & government First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s GOV.UK · 16 May 2026 Policy & government Bioenergy - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 16 May 2026 Policy & government The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council Statement by Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Safeguarding energy and supply flows: Supporting global development through international cooperation. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Minister of State (Minister for Skills) The minister’s Department for Education (DfE) responsibilities include: governance, intervention and accountability of further education colleges funding for education and training, provision and outcomes for 16- to 19-year-olds further education financial stability and workforce access to higher education, participation and lifelong learning entitlement quality of higher education and the student GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government BD3 9SX, HAWORTH SCOURING COMPANY LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BS6025IF/V009 View the application submitted by HAWORTH SCOURING COMPANY LIMITED for Cashmere Works, Bradford. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government A v Mr K Sahota and Mr A S Bhatia: 1304208/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Statistics at Defra We publish Official Statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, and farming. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish Protected salmon and trout died in the pollution incident, and the watercourse was still impacted two years later. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government HR4 8AH, Stuart Perkins: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3536MZ/V007 View the application submitted by Stuart Perkins for Upper House Poultry Farm, Moreton-on-Lugg. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Cryptoassets What cryptoassets are, how they work, their history, the benefits and risks, and UK regulation. House of Commons Library · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2025 Type and volume of tribunal cases received, disposed of or outstanding. This also includes statistics on the Gender Recognition Certificate applied for and granted by HMCTS Gender Recognition Panel. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government How the honours system works Guidance on the honours system, its integrity and how it works. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Afghanistan: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Product safety and legal metrology regulations Lists for local authorities. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Map the Gap (Phase 3) This UKDI competition, run on behalf of Dstl and the British Army, seeks innovations to the taking of Ground Bearing Capacity and wet-gap measurements. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government CV47 2SL, Avonhouse Developments Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/SP3423ML/A001 View the application submitted by Avonhouse Developments Ltd for Itchington House, Bishops Itchington, Southam, Wawickshire, CV47 2SL GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government IP6 8NU, Janice Thomas: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/QP3828MR/A001 View the application submitted by Janice Thomas for Annie May Cottage, Coddenham Road, Ipswich, IP6 8NU GOV.UK · 15 May 2026