Service

Tougher standards for private HE providers

There are to be much stricter quality standards imposed on private providers of higher education, as reported on the legal news and advice website Out-Law.

Published date:

13/02/2015

Altering employment regulations won't fix job market issues

Increasing or decreasing employment regulations is not likely to give the UK's labour market a helping hand, according to a report published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Published date:

12/02/2015

Surveillance regime regulations deemed unlawful

A UK tribunal has reaffirmed its ruling that regulations covering the interception of electronic communication was unlawful until last year, it is reported in the Guardian.

Published date:

12/02/2015

Calls for tougher regulations on alcohol ads

Campaigners are calling for stricter rules governing alcohol advertising because of its negative impact on children, as reported by the BBC.

Published date:

12/02/2015

Energy efficiency regulations to reduce tenants' bills

Under the new rules, landlords will no longer be able to rent out England’s and Wales' draughtiest homes.

Published date:

10/02/2015

Prisons relax book ban regulation

A regulation preventing inmates in England and Wales from receiving books has been relaxed. The decision comes after a High Court ruling in December 2014.

Published date:

05/02/2015

Food regulation warning for businesses

New regulations relating to allergens that came into force at the end of last year are being overlooked by many food service operators.

Published date:

03/02/2015

Draft guidelines call for tougher action on health and safety offences

These draft guidelines want to see tougher punishments for firms convicted of health and safety, food safety and general hygiene offences.

Published date:

30/01/2015

ISO 14001 updated for 2015

ISO 14001 is set to change this year. Businesses that are currently certified to ISO 14001 will have three years in which to transfer their existing EMS to the updated standard.

Published date:

30/01/2015

Campaigners demand stricter regulations on junk food ads

In light of a survey published by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), health campaigners are again calling for stricter regulations on junk food advertising.

Published date:

29/01/2015