What’s on the retail horizon?

There are a number of significant legal and regulatory changes on the horizon in 2024 which will shape the retail landscape.

Our Retail Horizon Scanner is designed to help retail businesses in the UK stay up to date by giving an overview of the legal developments in the sector.

Check out our LinkedIn page where we provide more detailed updates throughout the year.

Please contact one of our retail experts to talk about what these changes mean for you and your business.

October 27
Government announced new approach to environmental regulation to support new homes drive
Government announced new approach to environmental regulation to support new homes drive

The Government’s Regulation Action plan confirmed there has been support for proposals…
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October 28
Waste and recycling company prosecuted and fined £270,000
Waste and recycling company prosecuted and fined £270,000

A waste and recycling company has been prosecuted and fined after a…
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October 30
Care home company prosecuted and fined £1.8 million
Care home company prosecuted and fined £1.8 million

A care home company has been prosecuted and fined following failings that…
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October 30
Transport company fined £133,00 after an employee fell from height
Transport company fined £133,00 after an employee fell from height

A transport company has been prosecuted and fined after an employee suffered…
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November 3
Haulage company fined £250,000 for workplace fatality
Haulage company fined £250,000 for workplace fatality

A haulage company has been prosecuted and fined after an employee died…
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November 3
Passenger train derailed in Cumbria
Passenger train derailed in Cumbria

On 3 November 2025, a passenger train derailed after hitting a landslip.…
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November 6
Farmer has been ordered to pay £40,000 for slurry pollution
Farmer has been ordered to pay £40,000 for slurry pollution

A farmer has been ordered to pay £40,000, consisting of a £5,000…
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Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024

This Act was given Royal Assent in May 2024 and is set…
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November 10
Public consultation opened on Control of Asbestos Regulations
Public consultation opened on Control of Asbestos Regulations

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation to request…
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November 10
Construction client sentenced after the death of a worker on site
Construction client sentenced after the death of a worker on site

An individual assigned as client under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015…
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November 10
Housing construction company and four employees deny manslaughter charges
Housing construction company and four employees deny manslaughter charges

A housing construction company and four employees have entered not guilty pleas…
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November 11
Plastics company fined £277,500 after workplace fatality
Plastics company fined £277,500 after workplace fatality

A medium-sized plastics company has been prosecuted and fined after a worker…
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November 11
Recycling company fined £40,000 for breaching environmental permit
Recycling company fined £40,000 for breaching environmental permit

The recycling company has been fined £40,000 and ordered to pay almost…
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November 12
Farm owner prosecuted for disease outbreak
Farm owner prosecuted for disease outbreak

A farm owner has been prosecuted and fined after an outbreak of…
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November 20
HSE annual statistics 2024/25
HSE annual statistics 2024/25

HSE has published its annual workplace health and safety statistics for 2024/25.…
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November 20
Manufacturing company fined £600k after fatal workplace incident
Manufacturing company fined £600k after fatal workplace incident

A manufacturing company has been fined £600,000 after an employee was killed…
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November 25
New law bans plastic wet wipes
New law bans plastic wet wipes

The Government has signed into law a ban on the sale of…
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November 25
Suspended sentence for father and son importing and burning waste
Suspended sentence for father and son importing and burning waste

A father and son have received suspended sentences after illegally importing, storing,…
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November 25
Scrapyard owner receives suspended sentence over falsified documents
Scrapyard owner receives suspended sentence over falsified documents

A scrapyard owner has received a suspended sentence and has been ordered…
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November 25
Haulage operator has licence revoked following compliance shortcomings
Haulage operator has licence revoked following compliance shortcomings

A haulage firm has had its operator licence revoked and been disqualified…
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November 25
Environment Agency publishes second Chief Regulator Report
Environment Agency publishes second Chief Regulator Report

The Environment Agency has set out how improved data, stronger enforcement and…
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November 25
Animal feed manufacturer fined £500,000 after employee suffered severe injuries
Animal feed manufacturer fined £500,000 after employee suffered severe injuries

A Yorkshire animal feed manufacturer has been fined £500,000 after an employee…
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