In Focus | Scotland publishes Draft Environmental Authorisation Regulations
The Scottish Government has released the Draft Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025, proposing significant updates to streamline and integrate environmental regulation in Scotland.
In this free download learn how these changes aim to simplify environmental compliance and prepare your organisation to stay ahead of potential changes.
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In Focus | New Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme comes into force
On 3 January 2024, the Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order (SI 2023/1394) came into force in Great Britain. From 1 January 2025, changes will extend its application to Northern Ireland.
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New Waste Obligations for All Businesses in England: Your Questions Answered
From
31 March 2025, new waste legislation will begin to come into force requiring all businesses in England to separate recyclable materials in a similar way to how most householders do now. Significantly, this includes the separate collection of your food waste, diverting it from general waste streams.
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Martyn’s Law | Director’s Briefing
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 September 2024. At time of writing, it is currently undergoing Parliamentary scrutiny.
Also known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed along with 21 others in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the new law aims to ensure venues across the UK consider the security of the public and take steps to protect them from harm.
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Regulation Update | Latest changes to fire extinguishers and class B firefighting foams
Upcoming regulatory changes are set to impact foam fire extinguishers across the UK. These updates mark a key step in the ongoing phase-out of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from firefighting products due to its lasting harmful effects on the environment.
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October 2024 Legislation Update
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(more…) In Focus | Employment Rights Bill to bring key changes
On Thursday the 10th of October, Ministers unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, introduced within 100 days of the new Government coming to office, to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.
The Bill aims to upgrade workers’ rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions, and benefit businesses and workers alike.
This In-Focus provides insight into what the key changes of the Bill would be and what they mean for employers and employees.
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EU Pay Transparency Directive | Director’s Briefing
In April 2023, the European Council adopted new rules on pay transparency. The directive aims to address pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU.
To do this, employers will be required to meet certain levels of transparency and commitment to how pay is set and advertised.
EU companies will also need to share information on pay and take action if their gender pay gap exceeds 5%.
The directive also includes provisions on compensation for victims of pay discrimination and penalties, including fines, for employers who break the rules.
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In Focus | Martyn’s Law Introduced to Parliament
The
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as
Martyn’s Law, was introduced to parliament on 12 September 2024, after featuring in the King’s Speech in July 2024.
The Bill aims to better protect the public from terrorism, requiring many public venues to improve preparedness against attacks and bring in measures to help keep people safe.
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In Focus | Martyn’s Law Introduced to Parliament
The
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as
Martyn’s Law, was introduced to parliament on 12 September 2024, after featuring in the King’s Speech in July 2024.
The Bill aims to better protect the public from terrorism, requiring many public venues to improve preparedness against attacks and bring in measures to help keep people safe.
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