Recycling news: 2026

Policy & government Find authorisations - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026. GOV.UK · 10 May 2026 Policy & government Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus. GOV.UK · 10 May 2026 Policy & government Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation Keir Starmer has appointed Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation today. GOV.UK · 9 May 2026 Policy & government Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know UK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers moving. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government UK sports funding for individuals, organisations and teams Grassroots sport in the UK is supported by the four national sports funding bodies as well as by central government programmes and charities. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government RG7 4LY, Tarmac Trading Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3229MA/A001 View the application submitted by Tarmac Trading Limited for Wasing Quarry, Reading. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026? Following 2025 elections, Iraq has new leaders. Challenges include curbing Iranian influence, curtailed oil production and disagreements among Kurdish leaders. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Communities for Afghans project: MHCLG policy update These documents set out the detail of the Communities for Afghans scheme. This is a scheme which sees government partner with communities to resettle Afghan households who are eligible for resettlement under the Afghan Resettlement Programme. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: July to September 2026 Household Costs Indices, 12-month growth rates, expenditure shares and contributions for UK household groups and all-households. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Student finance and weekend-only courses This briefing explains the misclassification of weekend-only courses as in-person by some universities, leading to students being incorrectly awarded student finance payments. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Water resources planning guideline update We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Add a new plant variety to the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Variety Lists How to apply for variety listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI). GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Police Covenant annual report 2025 Annual report on the operation of the Police Covenant over the past 12 months. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care Guidance and resouces relating to NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government NHS continuing healthcare: consent form for sharing information A form to be completed by a responsible professional who is obtaining consent for sharing information, with guidance on how to complete it. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government National Insurance numbers (NINOs) This note discusses the process by which National Insurance numbers (NINOs) are allocated and the uses to which they are put. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government UN funding available for clean energy and decarbonisation projects in developing countries The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with support from the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, has launched a new global call for proposals for clean energy and industrial decarbonisa… GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 8 May 2026 Policy & government How is the First Minister of Wales appointed? A briefing on how the First Minister of Wales is nominated and appointed. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government How is the First Minister of Scotland appointed? A briefing on the process for nominating and appointing the First Minister of Scotland. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Arbitration Act 2025 The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: industrial waste The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government New students in England reminded to apply for student finance before deadline SLC is reminding new full time undergraduate students in England to apply for their student finance before the deadline. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mr W Clark v N-Virocycle Ltd: 3310748/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Key stage 2 tests: local authority monitoring visits Guidance for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, including instructions for completing the KS2 monitoring visit form. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Student loans: Interest rates and repayment thresholds FAQs Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions about student loans, interest rates, and repayment thresholds in the UK. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Machinery Automation Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine (2604-0005) Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine presenting a risk of electric shock and burns. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government The United Kingdom and independence A briefing on how the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently constituted and the mechanisms by which a part of the UK could secede from it. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Machinery Automation Rotary Single Head Sealing Machine (2604-0065) Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Rotary Single Head Sealing Machine presenting a risk of entrapment and electric shock. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Table of Contents: 3000 (ATM) regulatory articles This document shows the current 3000 series documents, along with the associated regulation titles. Produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA). GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: landspreading The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Storing and spreading gypsum waste to benefit land: RPS 369 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and spread waste gypsum to benefit land. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mr B Hussain v Lacura Care Services Ltd: 2403748/2024 and 2402686/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Catriona Schmolke CBE FREng Board skills and experience: Catriona brings four decades of expertise in the infrastructure sector as a hydrogeologist and engineer, with a distinguished track record in Executive, Board Chair and Non-Executive roles, spanning private equity, public and charity organisations. She is a recognised technical authority in Safety, Sustainability and Engineering Hydrogeology, with a focus on environmen GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of improving energy efficiency of socially rented homes Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the impact assessment for the regulatory measure. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Lebanon: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Oregon TITAN Fusion Center - Oregon.gov Oregon DEQ · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Travel Express Ltd v Secretary of State for Transport (T): [2026] UKUT 167 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 22 April 2026. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Immigration status and enforcement action: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on considering immigration status and deciding enforcement action. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government There can be no lasting peace for Ukraine without accountability Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones MP addresses the United for Justice Conference in Kyiv. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026