The Investigatory Powers Act 2016. There has been much discussion around the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and its counterparts in other countries. The framework has been updated to give further investigatory powers to Security and Intelligence Agencies, Law…
Changes to the Street Works (Qualification of Operatives and Supervisors) (England) Regulations 2016 Section 67 of the New Road and Street Works Act 1991 requires that when street works (specifically the breaking up of the street, or the sewers,…
The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance At the end of 2015, the Energy Efficiency Requirements set by the European Union were revised and have now been incorporated into Note 44 and the Combined Heat and Power Quality…
The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016. The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 are being implemented to ensure that the UK meets the EU regulations requirements. They are designed to implement directive 2014/32/EU, to create a uniform approach to the regulations on…
Amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. Amendments have been made to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 which regulate specific areas of the communications sector of the UK, most specifically data protection and privacy. This…
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment No 3) Regulations 2016 Amendments have been made to extend the voluntary framework in Chapter 3A of the Income Tax (PAYE) Regulations. They allow employers to opt to collect income tax…
Consolidates 15 amendments to the 2010 regulations plus additional updates. Includes the April 2016 extension to cover flood risk activities. Retransposes 15 Directives. The updated Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 replace those enacted in 2010 and consolidates 15…
The phrase “Circular Economy” has been drifting in the consciousness of the UK for some time, normally attributed to the trend in UpCycling and Reclaim projects. However, with new standard BS8001 now in the works Circular Economy is about to…
The DVLA has announced that drivers who complete their CPC Card Periodic Training more than a 12 months before their deadline will no longer be sent their card straight away. Instead, it will arrive closer to the expiry date of…
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. “Stress” is a word we seem to be hearing a lot these days, yet despite Health and Safety Law requiring organisations to take appropriate combative steps, some are still lagging behind on dealing with…