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On 25th July, the government updated their 'Safer Guidance for Operators' document, to include additional information surrounding the use of face coverings and masks by…

Plumpton College in Sussex has been fined £50,000 for causing pollution to a stream, which resulted  in the deaths of over 1,500 fish. The College, which specialises…

The Government has released a policy paper (last updated 19th August 2020) in relation to the new Environmental Bill (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-bill-2020/august-2020-environment-bill-environmental-targets). The Environmental Bill is aimed…

We spotted this interesting article in letsrecycle.com relating to a call for an overhaul of the packaging recovery note (PRN) system. ​It is probably not…

New guidance has been published by Defra on how to dispose of personal or business waste - including personal protective equipment (PPE) and face coverings-…

Letsrecycle.com’s 14th July article caught our eye. They report the majority of the council-operated waste services across England apparently continuing to show signs of improvement…

We were interested to learn that councils in the north-east of England, including Durham County, Newcastle City, as well as the boroughs of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough,…

The UK government has updated its COVID-19 regulations (RPS C5) regarding the disposal of PPE equipment. The update states that PPE equipment that has been used…

The Environment Agency has told ENDS Report, that they are currently working with Latvian authorities to investigate the circumstances of exports that resulted in almost 600…

The Traffic Commissioners have updated their coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for transport operators. The update, issued on 23rd June, details changes to legal issues including: an…

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until 31st October. From 1st July, furloughed employees will be able to work part-time whilst still remaining furloughed…

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 has been introduced to help struggling businesses by temporarily removing the threat of winding up proceedings where the…