New Bin Rule in England Introduces £80 Fine After Written Warning Wednesday, June 10, 2026 recycling defra england waste scheme fines bins foodwaste environment localgovernment Starting from March 31, households across England will phase in a new bin collection system under the Simpler Recycling Scheme, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The initiative … Read More
£300 Fines Imposed for Non-Compliance with New Wood Burner Rules from March 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 woodburners logburners defra smokecontrol airpollution birmingham cleanairact fuels readytoburn environmentact UK households using wood burners and log burners now face fines of up to £300 if they breach updated DEFRA regulations introduced to reduce air pollution. While wood burners are not banned, their use in designated smoke … Read More
New Rules Proposed for Wood and Log Burners Across England to Cut Emissions Tuesday, June 9, 2026 woodburner logburner emissions pollution labour regulations defra futurehomes airquality health The UK government has introduced new proposals aimed at tightening regulations on wood and log burners in all homes across England. Following consultations in January after Christmas, the Labour Party is pushing for stronger … Read More
Department for Transport Responds to Calls for Mandatory Reporting of Cat Collisions by Drivers Friday, June 5, 2026 cats road-safety dft pets microchipping legislation defra collisions traffic animal-welfare The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a formal response following a petition accumulating more than 60,000 signatures on the Parliamentary website, calling for a new law that requires drivers to stop and report … Read More
UK Considers Ban on Glyphosate Weedkiller Amid New EU Trade Deal Wednesday, May 6, 2026 glyphosate uk euntrade weedkiller health environment defra cancer agriculture pesticides The UK is facing the possibility of restricting the use of glyphosate, a popular weedkiller connected to serious health and environmental concerns, as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union. Glyphosate has … Read More
Drivers Could Lose Licences Under New Crackdown on Fly-Tipping Friday, May 1, 2026 flytipping licensing punishment drivers defra wastecrime labour penalties environment enforcement The Labour government is introducing tougher measures to combat fly-tipping, giving courts enhanced powers to penalize offenders by imposing driving licence restrictions and even disqualifications. Under the new proposals, … Read More