13 May 2022
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to discussion of the various symptoms related to Covid-19 that are often referred to as “long Covid” and, in particular, whether they would constitute a disability under the Equality Act.
13 May 2022
Most roofers and builders are law-abiding and take their duty of care seriously when it comes to waste management, the Environment Agency said, but it had decided to issue a general warning when its officers found a large amount of buried asbestos waste when executing a search warrant at a site in the South West.
13 May 2022
The Government has published a new legally binding policy statement that puts environmental protection at the heart of all policymaking.
13 May 2022
According to a new survey, 71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during the first quarter (Q1) of 2022 compared to the same period a year ago.
13 May 2022
The UK Heath Security Agency (UKHSA) is working alongside other UK health agencies to investigate a rise in cases of sudden onset hepatitis (liver inflammation) in younger children.
13 May 2022
The latest trade report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) notes that total UK exports of goods, excluding precious metals, increased by £0.6 billion (2.1%) in March 2022, driven by a £0.4 billion (2.6%) increase in exports to non-EU countries, while exports to EU countries increased by £0.3 billion (1.7%).
12 May 2022
As we reported earlier this week, one of the more noticeable things about the Queen’s Speech was the proposed legislation that was not included, specifically the Employment Bill that was first mooted in 2019 (see Queen’s Speech promises levelling up, education reform and Brexit opportunities).
12 May 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009: Authorisation 992.
12 May 2022
Following a public consultation carried out by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Government has decided to widen the ban on exclusivity clauses, removing red tape and giving the lowest paid workers the choice to work multiple jobs if they so wish.
12 May 2022
Legislation to improve fire safety and boost Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions has been laid before the Scottish Parliament.