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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Zero to Landfill | Employee Factsheet

Zero to landfill is a concept where no waste streams go to landfill. Instead, materials are diverted to other uses, for example: cardboard is recycled at paper mills, glass is re-melted, plastic is made into new packaging, and food waste is composted. Waste which cannot be reused or recycled is recovered via methods such as energy from waste, incineration, plasmosis and gasification.

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April 2024 Legislation Update

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