Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Skilled Worker visa: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the Skilled Worker route. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Waste batteries: treat, recycle and export Apply for approval as a facility to treat, recycle or export waste batteries for treatment and recycling and the rules you must follow. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Waste batteries: producer responsibility Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Transnational repression What to do if you think you are the victim of transnational repression. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government The separation of powers in the UK’s Overseas Territories The paper describes the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the governments of the UK's Overseas Territories. House of Commons Library · 11 May 2026 Policy & government TQ12 3PR, Sibelco UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/SP3427SW/A001 View the application submitted by Sibelco UK Limited for Bovey Basin Ball Clay Workings, Newton Abbot. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government WF11 8DZ, FCC Recycling (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/JP3547JL/V018 View the application submitted by FCC Recycling (UK) Limited for Knottingley Process Plant, Knottingley. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the region UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the UK’s most capable warships, will forward deploy to the region. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government John Cunningham John Cunningham is a Senior Civil Servant and currently Director Innovation responsible for UK Defence Innovation . His early career post after attaining a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry at Leeds University was as a fast-jet pilot and instructor. Tours included air defence missions over Bosnia, Quick Reaction Alert in the UK and the Falkland Islands, and selection as a Tornado F3 Instructor Pilot. His GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Heat Pump Ready Programme The programme supports the development and demonstration of heat pump technologies and tools, and solutions for optimised deployment of heat pumps. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government What might be announced in the King’s Speech 2026? The State Opening of Parliament and the 2026 King’s Speech are scheduled to take place on 13 May 2026. House of Commons Library · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on administrative and criminal powers for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Ms C Muswere v University and College Union: 2404995/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Supplementary Estimates data: Government spending plans for 2025/26 Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on Supplementary Estimates (spending plans submitted to Parliament by government departments). House of Commons Library · 11 May 2026 Policy & government FCDO Areas of Research Interest FCDO’s Areas of Research Interest (ARI) states the department’s main evidence needs and research questions to support international development and diplomacy objectives. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Technology transfer and productivity growth in the UK Technology is key to the economy and productivity. Policies on investment and skills shape how technology transfers across the economy. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 11 May 2026 Policy & government 96 Ermine Way, Arrington, Cambridgeshire, SG8 OAH:CAM/12UG/HMK/2025/060696 Eastern region Judge Jim Shepherd GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government 106 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire MK45 4LR:CAM/00KB/HNA/2025/0617 Eastern Region Judge A. Arul, Judge A. Holtom, Gerard F. Smith MRICS FAAV GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government MMO and ports sector launch new Marine Licensing Top Tips New guidance and tools to support the marine licensing process. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Audley Court, 1 Forge Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ZS: CAM/00KF/LAM/2025/0001 Eastern Region, Judge B MacQueen and Mr G Smith MRICS FAAV on 11 February 2026 GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Telecommunications fixed line networks This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Vehicle testing centres (without test tracks) This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Wholesale warehouses This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Telecommunications masts and wireless transmission sites This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Theatres, concert halls and opera houses This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Tyre and exhaust centres, MOT centres and vehicle repair workshops and garages This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Stud farms This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Training and conference centres This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Retail warehouses — practice note 2026 This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Shops and shopping centres This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Storage land, lorry parks and scrapyards This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Sewage treatment works This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Self storage hereditaments This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Ship repairing yards This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Sports and leisure centres (private) This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Ski centres This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Riding schools and livery stables This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Stables and loose boxes This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Showhouses This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Paper mills This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026