The government has confirmed an extension of mandatory licensing for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) from 1 October 2018, according to the Residential Landlords Association.
The Environment Agency has said that more needs to be done to cut the number of pollution incidents harming England's waters, including tougher penalties.
Inspections data from 118 prisons has indicated that 68% are failing to provide satisfactory standards, according to the Observer. Two in five jails were found to be unacceptably unsafe.
Since the EU referendum vote in June 2016, BSI has consulted members and stakeholders about the possible implications of Brexit for standards. The response to this consultation confirmed the significance of standards and underlined the level of commitment to continued engagement with European and international standards following the UK's exit from the European Union.
Advances in 3D printing and design for printing are happening at an accelerated rate as the printers and inks become cheaper and more widely available. 3D printing is growing at a rate of 30% a year and is expected to reach a turnover of $21b annually by 2020. The field of 3D printing has revolutionized prototyping, manufacturing and design and has unleashed imaginative solutions across a range of sectors.
The chief executive of ABTA has said the failure to publish new travel regulations is posing a 'significant challenge' to travel companies, according to Travel Weekly.
