Recycling news: 2026
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.
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Policy & government
Mr R Balogun v VF Services UK Ltd: 2400879/2024 and Others
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Carry-over of public bills
The carry-over of public bills allows government bills to complete their passage over two parliamentary sessions.
House of Commons Library · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Miss B Intas v Winncare (Northern) Ltd and Others: 2401525/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: October to December 2026
Household Costs Indices, 12-month growth rates, expenditure shares and contributions for UK household groups and all-households.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Circular 001/2026: Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026
This circular sets out new firearms licensing fees which will come into force on 4 June 2026 under the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Environment Agency Board members' terms extended
Each member will continue in post until January 2028
GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Income inequality in the UK
This briefing covers trends in income inequality, the impact of the rising cost of living, and inequality between regions, ethnic groups and disability status.
House of Commons Library · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Environment Agency business plans
The Environment Agency business plans are produced annually and set out our priorities.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
DWP accounting officer assessments for the Government Major Projects Portfolio
Accounting officer assessment summaries for the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) programmes and projects in the Government Major Project Portfolio.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Camping and caravanning exemption certificates: model code of conduct
A model code of conduct that camping and caravanning exemption certificate holders can use as a template.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Acquisition of SFL Mobile Radio (Holdings) Limited by Taoglas Group Holdings Limited
Acquisition of SFL Mobile Radio (Holdings) Limited by Taoglas Group Holdings Limited
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Apply to access the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset
Guidance on how to apply to access the LEO standard extract through the Office for National Statistics secure research service.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Ms J Ikechi-Iro v Urbis Academy Trust: 3200365/2020 and 3219924/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Further education capital funding
Guidance to help further education (FE) providers understand what capital funding is available, who can apply and how funding can be used to improve estates.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
GU5 0RB, Michael Hounsell: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/MP3922MU/A001
View the application submitted by Michael Hounsell for Treetops, Northcote Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RB.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
HU12 0BS, Russell Gamble: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3424MJ/A001
View the application submitted by Russell Gamble for The Old Post Office,
Chimney Field Road, Halsham, Hull, HU12 0BS.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
NRS socio-economic funding supports 129 UK community projects
Almost £2 million was invested by NRS last year in socio-economic initiatives, supporting good causes in communities local to its 14 decommissioning sites.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade flowing.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Government Functional Standard GovS 008: Commercial and Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework
The Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework is designed to help drive continuous improvement in commercial practices across the public sector.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Government reviews access to face to face banking services
An independent review will look at how shifts in face-to-face banking services affect people and communities, with new powers enabling the Government to act on what it finds.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
NHS Cervical screening: cervical sample taker training
Guidance on the training of new cervical sample takers.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever
New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever
GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Procurement at the Environment Agency
Details of our purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supplier or contractor to the Environment Agency.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
CMA launches strategic market status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem
CMA sets out scope of its investigation to determine whether Microsoft should be designated with strategic market status for its business software ecosystem.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2026
Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings (SSAC).
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Fuel mix disclosure data table
The data are for the disclosure period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Ms C Raison v DF Capital Bank Ltd and others: 2406196/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
NHS complaints in England
Find out how to make complaints about NHS care and treatment in England.
House of Commons Library · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
South Korea travel advice
FCDO travel advice for South Korea. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Defence firms incentivised to deliver on time as MOD ties profit rates to improved delivery
The Government is cracking down on waste and delays as defence companies are to be incentivised to deliver equipment on time and on budget with new reforms to Single Source Contract Regulations.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, balance 2.3% glucose, 1.25 mmol/l calcium, solution for peritoneal dialysis, EL(26)A/24
Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH have identified an error in the Braille printed on the outer label.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Government backing helps British firm export lifesaving medicines to Saudi Arabia
Government-backed insurance continues to enable exports to Middle East countries.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Flat 6 Abingdon Lodge Beckenham Lane Bromley Greater London BR2 0DL: LON/00AF/LSC/2025/0890
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge P Korn and Judge M Himsworth and Ms C Barton MRICS on 29 April 2026
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Flats 1, 3 & 4 Poets House, 47 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3AT:LON/00BF/LSC/2025/0989
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham and Susan Coughlin MCIEH on 16 April 2026
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
12B Cotford Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8RB: LON/00AH/LBC/2025/0641
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge McKeown and Ms. M. Bygrave MRICS on 21 April 2026
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
25-27 Old Queen Street, London, SW1H 9JA LON/00BK/LDC/2025/0652
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tueje and Mr K. Ridgeway MRICS
on Date 13 April 2026
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
15 West End Lane High Barnet EN5 2SB: LON/00AC/LBC/2025/0651 and LON/00AC/LAC/2025/0616 and LON/00AC/OC9/2025/0688
Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge Tildesley OBE and Carolyn Barton MRICS
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Various Properties on Kingswood Estate - LON/00BE/LSC/2024/0156
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Judge Tagliavini and Ms J Rodericks on 10 April 2026
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Flat 2, 19 Coniston Road - LON/00AP/LBC/2021/0032
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N O’Brien and Mr A Morrison on 2 April 2026
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026
Policy & government
Russia’s attack on cooperative security in Europe: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Holland welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire and Ukraine’s efforts to pursue peace, condemns Russia's mass attack on Kyiv and highlighted how Russia’s actions have undermined cooperative security, OSCE mechanisms and trust.
GOV.UK · 14 May 2026