Sonichem has received a United Kingdom-backed grant to develop and commercialize carbon-neutral resins as an alternative to plastics and foams used in automotive applications. The grant will cover 70% of the costs for the company’s carbon-neutral agroforestry-derived resins (CARMA) project,…
UK political party leaders have been urged to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulation in the UK by a variety of construction and built environment experts A variety of construction industry bodies have joined forces to send a consistent…
The dangerous material was banned from construction 25 years ago Asbestos may still be present in buildings built before 2000 New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces,…
UNISON’s Health Group and Health and Safety Team surveyed all UK based UNISON NHS health and safety representatives to seek their view on COVID-19 preparedness in workplaces. We also asked questions about other health and safety issues affecting them. The…
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was included in last year’s King’s Speech and you can read more on the bill in this earlier Regulatory Outlook. Ahead of formal introduction of the bill into…
Crisis events like natural disasters, war or the COVID-19 pandemic have a serious impact on people’s lives and on organisations. The personal safety and wellbeing of employees will be paramount, but employers will also need to support and manage their…
WORKING during the winter months can be tough, even more so if you work outside. If you’re among those struggling, you might be wondering what your employment rights are and what your boss has to legally provide for you in…
These Regulations bring section 117 and provisions in Schedule 10 to the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”) into force in part on 19th January 2024 and in part on 1st April 2024. These Regulations bring section 117 and provisions in…
A Bill to establish the right to breathe clean air; to require the Secretary of State to achieve and maintain clean air in England; to involve the UK Health Security Agency in setting and reviewing pollutants and their limits; to…
These Regulations amend the Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/219) (the “principal Regulations”) to revise the definition of “household packaging”, and clarify the division of responsibilities between brand owners, packers/fillers, importers and first UK owners, and distributors,…