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Latest developments

2025

September 1
New offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ takes effect
New offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ takes effect

On 1 September 2025, the new corporate criminal offence of…
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August 18
CPS issues update for incoming failure to prevent fraud offence
CPS issues update for incoming failure to prevent fraud offence

On 1 September 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
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August 18
HSE opens public consultation on restricting PFAS in firefighting foams
HSE opens public consultation on restricting PFAS in firefighting foams

HSE has opened a six-month consultation seeking views from stakeholders…
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August 4
DVSA published strategy for managing LGVs
DVSA published strategy for managing LGVs

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) published its new strategy…
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August 1
Steel manufacturer fined £1.5 million after death of contractor
Steel manufacturer fined £1.5 million after death of contractor

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has prosecuted steel manufacturer…
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July 30
Water company fined for pollution to watercourse
Water company fined for pollution to watercourse

The Environment Agency has prosecuted a water company after one…
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July 29
HSE set out future plans and key focus areas at AGM
HSE set out future plans and key focus areas at AGM

HSE held their AGM on 29 July 2025 which was…
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July 28
Breach of environmental permit leads to fine of £892,500
Breach of environmental permit leads to fine of £892,500

The Environment Agency prosecuted East Midlands Airport for breaching their…
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July 22
OPSS publish Code of Conduct for product safety policy makers
OPSS publish Code of Conduct for product safety policy makers

Following Royal Assent to the Product Safety and Metrology Act,…
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July 22
New WEEE requirements for online marketplaces
New WEEE requirements for online marketplaces

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025…
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July 21
Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 receives Royal Assent
Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 receives Royal Assent

The Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 will give the…
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July 21
Report calls for reforms in water sector
Report calls for reforms in water sector

A report by Sir Jon Cunliffe has published its final…
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July 16
Supermarket fined £640,000 for selling out of date food
Supermarket fined £640,000 for selling out of date food

Trading Standards prosecuted Asda after a total of 42 food…
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July 9
The School (Allergy Safety) Bill introduced to Parliament
The School (Allergy Safety) Bill introduced to Parliament

The proposed legislation would introduce additional safeguards and practical steps…
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July 4
July 2
Company receives record fine of £759,000 after conviction by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Company receives record fine of £759,000 after conviction by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

A distribution company was convicted of overloading and defective vehicle…
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July 2
HSE publishes work-related fatality statistics
HSE publishes work-related fatality statistics

The HSE has published its annual fatality statistics for 2024/25.…
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June 27
HSE prosecutes chemical manufacturer for failing to manage risk of hand arm vibration
HSE prosecutes chemical manufacturer for failing to manage risk of hand arm vibration

A chemical manufacturer was convicted of Regulations 5(1), 6(1), 7(1)…
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May 28
May 15
HSE Prosecution: £3.2million fine for breach of Work at Height Regulations 2005
HSE Prosecution: £3.2million fine for breach of Work at Height Regulations 2005

British Airways has been fined £3.2million after two employees suffered…
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April 23
April 16
HSE Prosecution: £6million fine given to Council after three fatal incidents
HSE Prosecution: £6million fine given to Council after three fatal incidents

A local council has been fined £6million for safety failures…
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April 3
April 3
Martyn’s Law receives Royal Assent
Martyn’s Law receives Royal Assent

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent…
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March 31
Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 apply
Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 apply

Businesses with over 10 full-time employees must comply and present…
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March 17
Regulatory Reform Policy Paper
Regulatory Reform Policy Paper

HM Treasury published a policy paper setting out the approach…
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In the future
1 October 2025
Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme (EPR)
Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme (EPR)

Packaging data is due to be submitted by large producers…
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In the future
1 October 2027
End of Martyn’s Law implementation period
End of Martyn’s Law implementation period

It is expected that by April 2027, premises will be…
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