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Fashion retail: Time for a new look?

Tuesday, 09 February, 2021

As part of measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus, many retail outlets were closed for long periods during 2020. In conjunction with changes in consumer behaviour resulting from reduced socialising and travel, this had a big impact on the global fashion industry. There are concerns about job losses in clothing stores and in the supply chain as a result of these changes. But ahead of London fashion week this month, people are also asking if this is an opportunity for the fashion industry to make permanent changes to how it operates, for the good of both people and the planet.
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Agricultural tenancy reform

Friday, 15 January, 2021

In October 2017, the Tenancy Reform Industry Group highlighted potential barriers to productivity in the farming sector caused by agricultural tenancy laws and proposed ideas for reform. This article provides a summary of that report and action the Government has taken since.
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Ozone Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Monday, 07 December, 2020

The Ozone Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 would implement the Northern Ireland protocol specifically in relation to restricting the use of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and fluorinated greenhouse gases (F gases). It would mean that EU law on these issues would apply to Northern Ireland following the transition period. It would also implement controls on the movement of relevant gases, substances and equipment between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
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REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Friday, 04 December, 2020

On 8 December 2020, the House of Lords will debate government proposals to further amend the rules that will govern the domestic regime for regulating the chemicals industry following the end of the Brexit transition period. Concerns have been raised regarding the administration of this new system and its impact on UK businesses. This article summarises the new draft regulations and the reaction to the Government’s proposals.
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Type approval and carbon dioxide emissions regulations 2020

Wednesday, 11 November, 2020

Certain regulations on vehicles and carbon dioxide emission targets are currently regulated by the EU. The UK Government has put in place statutory instruments intended to retain these regulations when the transition period ends for leaving the EU. This article looks at three draft SIs which make amendments to current legislation to ensure the regulations can function effectively after the transition period, and that the UK meets its obligations under the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol.
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High Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) Bill: update for Lords committee stage

Monday, 02 November, 2020

The High Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) Bill would provide approval for phase 2a of the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway line. Phase 2a would run between the West Midlands, where it would link with phase 1 of HS2, and Crewe. The bill is scheduled to begin its committee stage in the House of Lords on 9 November 2020.
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Timber and Timber Products and FLEGT (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Friday, 23 October, 2020

The draft Timber and Timber Products and FLEGT (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 would amend the retained EU law prohibiting the sale of illegally harvested timber. The purpose of the amendments is to implement the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, such that the relevant EU regulations continue to apply in Northern Ireland.
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National Infrastructure Commission: Updated renewables target

Friday, 04 September, 2020

A government advisory body has updated its recommendations on how much of the UK’s electricity should be generated from renewables. What sparked the change?
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Environment Agency: sustainable development and the 25 year environment plan

Friday, 17 July, 2020
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Restricting use of plastics: New government regulations

Monday, 06 July, 2020

From October 2020, the Government plans to restrict the supply of certain single-use plastics. This article discusses the regulations which would provide for this change.
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UK import restrictions: Controlling the spread of Xylella

Thursday, 25 June, 2020

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacteria that can cause severe disease and death in certain plants. This article explains what the disease is and discusses recent restrictions on plant imports that the UK Government has imposed to reduce the risk of it being introduced to the UK. Xylella is due to be the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 8 July 2020.
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Packaging waste in the UK: Unpacking the issues

Thursday, 11 June, 2020

This article discusses the recent measures taken by the Government to tackle packaging waste. This includes producing guidance for packaging producers to adhere to and consulting on a tax on plastic packaging. In addition this article examines the impact that the recent Coronavirus pandemic has had on packaging waste, amid reports of councils suspending recycling collections and temporarily closing household waste and recycling centres.
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Covid-19: Fairer, Cleaner and More Sustainable Economy

Thursday, 04 June, 2020

A summary of proposals for policies to reshape the economy following the coronavirus pandemic. This includes recommendations for how the economy could be "fairer" and "cleaner".
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Direct payments to farmers: Derogation from crop diversification requirements for 2020

Friday, 29 May, 2020

Farm businesses receive direct payments based on the amount of agricultural land that they maintain. Farmers receive payments if they meet certain requirements, including crop diversification requirements. This articles discusses what direct payments are, in addition to the Government’s statutory instrument that would set aside the requirements to qualify for direct payments for 2020.
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Agriculture Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 22 May, 2020

The House of Lords stages of the Agriculture Bill began on 18 May 2020 with first reading.

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