Recycling news: 2026
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Policy & government
Mrs M S J Romero v Elite Embroidery Ltd: 2502119/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Mr M Sangare v Nomad Digital Ltd: 2501278/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Apprenticeship units: technical funding
The policy for apprenticeship unit funding in England and details of the apprenticeship units funding system for new starts on or after 28 April 2026.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Pension Credit: technical guidance
Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
River modelling: technical standards and assessment
Standards for the flood risk management industry on how to build and review hydraulic models and provide evidence for flood risk management decisions.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes
This consultation seeks views on changes to fee scheme arrangements for legal aid in relation to inquests.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Ms Z Chowdhury v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: [2026] EAT 69
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 30 April 2026.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Mr P Lillie v The Big Dog Pub Co Ltd: 6016032/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Spaceflight from the UK
Information on how we are growing the UK’s satellite launch capability and spaceflight industry.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Sanctions enforcement: cross-government approach, March 2026
An overview of the UK’s cross-government strategic approach to enforcing breaches of UK sanctions.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant Determination 2026 to 2027
Grant determination for the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant for 2026 to 2027.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Crisis and Resilience Fund Grant Determination 2026 to 2027
Grant determination for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for 2026 to 2027.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Children, Families and Youth Grant Determination 2026 to 2027
Grant determination for the Children, Families and Youth Grant for 2026 to 2027.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Material footprint in the UK
The UK’s material footprint captures the amount of domestic and foreign extraction of materials needed to produce the goods and services used by households, governments and charities in the UK.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
How DfE maintains oversight of independent training providers (ITPs)
DfE’s operational standards, oversight and monitoring arrangements for ITPs, including how DfE takes action to address risks.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Single Data List
The Single Data List is a list of all the datasets that local government must submit to central government.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
DN31 2BS, Humber Resources Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3824MH/A001
View the application submitted by Humber Resources Group Limited for Humber Gate Waste Treatment Facility, Grimsby.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy
The industrial strategy is the UK government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy. It aims to deliver the certainty and stability businesses need to invest in the high-growth sectors and drive long-term economic growth.
We want to hear your views on our proposals.
The final industrial strategy will be published in spring 2025, alongside the multi-year spending review.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Mrs M Matewa v Bradbury & Son (Buxton) Ltd: 2400760/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Local Growth Plans: England
Guidance for Mayoral Strategic Authorities on developing a Local Growth Plan.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Asking for rent in advance: guidance for local authorities
This guidance covers sections 8 and 9 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Build to rent
Guidance on build to rent.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
EPA welcomes new Board members - NZ EPA
NZ EPA · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets - DCCEEW
Australian DCCEEW · 8 May 2026
Policy & government
Tackling avoidable requisitions
Free training, tips and guidance designed to help you reduce ‘avoidable’ requisitions.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Argentina travel advice
FCDO travel advice for Argentina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Funding: initial teacher training (ITT)
Funding guidance for schools and ITT providers, including on bursaries, scholarships and salaried route grants.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Product Safety Report: Machinery Automation Filling, Capping and Labeller Machines (2604-0064)
Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Filling, Capping and Labeller Machines presenting a risk of electric shock and entrapment.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Product Safety Report: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd Hair Dryer IN11-B001 sold via Amazon (2603-0026)
Product Safety Report for Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd Hair Dryer IN11-B001 presenting a risk of fire.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (11 to 17 May) is action to support good mental health. This briefing looks at action to support good mental health of individuals, evidence around actions to support population mental health, and government activity.
House of Commons Library · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Successful private members’ bills since 1983
Commons and Lords private members’ bills (PMBs), and their sponsoring members, which have received Royal Assent since the start of the 1983 Parliament.
House of Commons Library · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Product Recall: Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box (2604-0198)
Product recall for Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box presenting a risk to health.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Product Recall: Hunter Price's Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box (2604-0197)
Product Recall for Hunter Price's Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box presenting a risk to health.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Published standards for regulatory work 2026/2027
The published standards relate to a number of KPIs in the VMD Deliverables.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
The health impacts of airports on local residents
Residents near airports can experience elevated air pollution and aircraft noise. How do these affect health, and what are the opportunities to mitigate the effects?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Municipal incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA): interim sampling and testing protocol
How you can sample and test IBAA as an alternative to a full assessment using the WM3 waste classification technical guidance.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
How do I apply for a European patent? - Government.nl
Government of the Netherlands · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
What are the criteria for patenting my invention? - Government.nl
Government of the Netherlands · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
RPC opinion: impact of mandatory digital waste tracking
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on the impact assessment for the Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026
Policy & government
Peru: tax treaties
Tax treaties and related documents between the UK and Peru.
GOV.UK · 7 May 2026