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New Bill to reduce divorce 'mudslinging'

Couples will soon be able to divorce without making allegations about each other's behaviour or living separately, under new legislation introduced in June.

Published date:

25/06/2019

Retailers increase checks but one in five young knife buyers still not asked for ID

Retailers have stepped up age checks on the sale of knives but further improvements are needed, new research shows.

Published date:

24/06/2019

CMA may get new powers to fine rule-breaking firms

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) may be given new powers to fine businesses that break consumer law.

Published date:

24/06/2019

Advertising code targets 'harmful' gender stereotypes

A new rule banning harmful or offensive gender stereotyping in advertising has now come into force.

Published date:

21/06/2019

UK's regulatory system overhauled to support innovation

The UK's regulation rulebook has been rewritten to embrace technological change, according to the Government.

Published date:

17/06/2019

CMA confirms start of leasehold investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the sale of leasehold homes, to find out whether people are being treated fairly.

Published date:

17/06/2019

New scheme gives every home and business the right to decent broadband

Homes and businesses in the UK will have a legal right to request a decent and affordable broadband connection from March 2020.

Published date:

13/06/2019

UK sets 2050 target for zero emissions

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the UK will become the first major economy to legislate for a zero-emissions target.

Published date:

13/06/2019

Bacon and juice off school menus in Scotland

Scotland is to become the first part of the UK to set maximum limits for processed red meat on school menus.

Published date:

13/06/2019

New guidelines published for Learning Support Assistants in FE

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has published new guidance on the role of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in the Further Education and Training sector.

Published date:

13/06/2019