Legislation
HMRC orders NRW to pay £14.6m after tax compliance failures
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will pay £14.6 million to HMRC after the tax authority found…
The pollution court case that could reach far beyond the banks of the River Wye
Chris Hilson, Professor of Law, Director of the Centre for Climate and Justice, University of Reading.…
Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) offences
EPR can be used for offences related to regulated facilities, including waste operations, water discharge activities…
Consultation launched to review Environment Agency permit charges
The Environment Agency is launching a consultation on proposed changes to water quality permitting charges.
Outcry as hedgerow protection law removed
Various wildlife conservation charities have voiced their concerns after rules which protect hedgerows and stop…
From 11th Dec 2023: Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment
Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment…
Why ignoring ‘low-impact’ pollution could be a disaster for the environment
The overstretched Environment Agency has instructed staff to ignore ‘low-impact’ pollution incidents. Here’s what that…
Consultation on strengthening Environmental Sanctions, is raising the cap to either £25M or £250m the answer ?
DEFRA consider that protecting our natural environment is a government priority. Strengthening regulations that enable…
Worst polluters ‘should face big fines and jail terms for bosses’
The nation’s worst corporate polluters should face fines that put a “major dent” in their…
Unlimited fines for environmental polluters, Government confirms
Environmental regulators will be able to charge polluters unlimited penalties for causing damage, the Government…