A local environmental campaigner from Penrith has been shortlisted for a European award recognising the impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), drawing attention to the legal pressures faced by individuals raising environmental concerns. Jeff Thomson, founder of the...
The UK electric vehicle charging sector has responded with concern following confirmation that HM Revenue & Customs will appeal a tribunal ruling that could have reduced VAT on public charging. The decision means public charge points will continue to attract the standard 20% VAT rate while...
Roeslein Renewables has announced that its founder and board chairman, Rudi Roeslein, has been awarded the Excellence in Bioenergy Award at the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo. The recognition was presented on April 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in...
The UK glass industry has urged the Welsh Government to pause progress on plans to include glass beverage containers in a Wales-only Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). British Glass says key questions remain unresolved and warns that moving ahead without further clarity could create financial risks and...
The Women and Equalities Committee has published a report raising serious safety concerns across both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, with particular focus on high-risk treatments, gaps in regulation and the growth of cosmetic tourism. In response, the British Association of Beauty...
LRQA has acquired three US based businesses to expand its inspection, certification and responsible sourcing operations across the Americas, as regulatory pressure, geopolitical uncertainty and scrutiny of environmental and social performance continue to increase. The acquisitions cover inspection...
The discovery of thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire has drawn renewed attention to the scale of waste crime in the UK and the pressures facing businesses navigating waste and packaging regulations. In a statement responding to the case, Oxfordshire based...
Sweep has appointed Patrick de Cambourg, outgoing Chair of the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board, as Senior Adviser, strengthening the company’s regulatory expertise as European sustainability reporting requirements expand. The appointment brings direct insight from one of the architects of...
Employers across the UK are being urged to begin preparing now for the wide-ranging reforms introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, following the Bill’s passage through Parliament in December 2025. The legislation represents the most significant overhaul of employment rights in more than a...
As sustainability regulation accelerates across global markets, many organisations are finding that commitment alone is no longer enough. While environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure frameworks are now broadly accepted, the pace, complexity and fragmentation of regulation are...