Regulatory Updates &amp; Compliance News

Government backs family reunions for children in care

Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand Family…

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to…

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

Closing Statement on the Humble Address by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

Director addresses global anti-corruption conference

Graham McNulty sets out the SFO's ambitions to be a more proactive enforcer and a stronger ally for responsible businesses…

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 June 2026

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon.

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

UK launches expert network to boost Ebola response and global crisis readiness

UK launches MHRN to boost outbreak response, deliver rapid expert advice, and support Ebola efforts - and funds £5m research…

GOV.UK · Environment Agency

3 Jun 2026

Minister Kaur's speech at the Business in the Community’s Pride of Place Annual Summit 2026

…Minister Kaur's speech at the Business in the Community’s (BITC) Pride of Place Annual Summit <mark>2026</mark> on Tuesday 2nd June…

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

Resmetirom (Rezdiffra) authorised to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults

Resmetirom is used in adults who have experienced inflammation and cell damage, resulting in scarring.

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

New permit issued for Beddington energy-from-waste site

Decision follows extensive review and two rounds of public consultation. Rigorous assessments in place to protect the environment and health

GOV.UK

3 Jun 2026

Compliance Guides & Analysis

Digital Waste Tracking Service — GOV.UK Guidance

DEFRA's official guidance on the Digital Waste Tracking Service, which becomes mandatory for all waste receiving sites from 1 October 2026.

GOV.UK · DEFRA

Updated May 2026

Landfill Tax

Landfill Tax Rates 2026 to 2027 — Standard and Lower Rates Confirmed

HMRC has confirmed the landfill tax rates for 2026/27: £130.75 per tonne for active waste and £8.65 per tonne for qualifying inactive (inert) waste.

GOV.UK · HMRC

April 2026

Waste Tracking: Your Legal Obligations as a Producer, Carrier or Receiver

GOV.UK sets out what waste producers, carriers, and receivers must do under the Digital Waste Tracking regime — and the penalties for non-compliance.

GOV.UK · DEFRA

April 2026

DEFRA Confirms 1 October 2026 as Mandatory DWT Go-Live Date

DEFRA has confirmed the Digital Waste Tracking mandate will come into force across England on 1 October 2026, with no further deferrals expected.

GOV.UK · DEFRA

March 2026

Environment Agency Intensifies Enforcement Against Waste Crime in Construction

The EA has increased targeted enforcement operations in the construction sector, focusing on illegal dumping, use of unlicensed carriers, and duty of care failures.

GOV.UK · Environment Agency

February 2026

BREEAM In-Use and ESG Reporting: Why Construction Contractors Must Track Waste Data

Developer clients are increasingly requiring BREEAM In-Use certification and ESG waste data from their main contractors, creating a data gap that paper systems cannot fill.

BREEAM · BRE Group

Industry insight 2025

How to Register as a Waste Carrier, Broker or Dealer — EA Guidance

The Environment Agency requires all waste carriers operating in England to hold a valid registration. Using an unregistered carrier exposes the waste producer to fines of up to £5,000.

GOV.UK · Environment Agency

Updated 2025

Waste Duty of Care: Your Legal Responsibilities as a Waste Producer

GOV.UK guidance sets out the duty of care obligations that apply to anyone who produces, imports, carries, keeps, treats, or disposes of controlled waste.

GOV.UK · DEFRA

Updated 2024

Site Waste Management Plans — Good Practice Guidance for Construction Projects

Although SWMPs are no longer legally mandatory in England, they remain best practice and a BREEAM Wst01 prerequisite — with a clear commercial case for maintaining them.

GOV.UK · DEFRA

Industry best practice

Industry & Policy

Classifying Waste Using European Waste Catalogue Codes — Construction Sites

Correct EWC code assignment is a legal requirement and a BREEAM necessity. Misclassification can trigger higher landfill tax rates and duty of care failures.

GOV.UK · Environment Agency

Updated guidance 2024

BREEAM Wst01 Construction Waste Management — What Assessors Look For

BREEAM's Wst01 credit is the most frequently failed category on major UK construction projects, requiring a 95% diversion rate with a full digital movement register.

BREEAM · BRE Group

BREEAM UK NC 2018 (current)