Suspended Prison Sentence for Illegal Waste Activity 10 February 2025 A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay costs of £10,000 for his role in an illegal waste activity. Trevor Smith, 49, of Ashington, Northumberland, was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court after pleading guilty to offences under the Environmental Permitting … Read more
Simon Case takes leading role in plan to transform Barrow 10 February 2025 Simon Case has been appointed as the lead for a new plan to transform Barrow. The plan, which is being developed by the government, will focus on regeneration, economic development, and improving the quality of life for local people. Case, who previously … Read more
Home Office smashes targets with mass surge in migrant removals The Home Office has smashed its targets for the number of migrants removed from the UK, with a mass surge in deportations over the past year. In the 12 months to June 2025, the Home Office removed 20,000 migrants, a 50% increase on the previous … Read more
Support for Ukrainians continues as government extends driving licence and vehicle exemptions 10 February 2025 The UK government has announced that it will be extending the exemptions for driving licences and vehicle registration documents for Ukrainian nationals who have fled the war in their country. The exemptions, which were due to expire on 31 March … Read more
New Waste Regulations for Northern Ireland: The Waste (Materials Facilities) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Introduction The Waste (Materials Facilities) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 were introduced on February 10, 2025, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland. These regulations aim to improve waste management practices and reduce the environmental impact … Read more
The Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 Introduction The Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 is a statutory instrument made by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government under the Local Government Act 1972. The Order makes changes to the electoral arrangements for the Borough of Thurrock, with effect from the 2025 local elections. … Read more
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2025 Introduction On 10th February 2025, the UK government published The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2025. This new legislation is a significant development in the ongoing reform of leasehold and freehold tenure in England and Wales. Key Provisions … Read more
The Insolvency Practitioners (Recognised Professional Bodies) (Revocation of Recognition) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 Introduction The Insolvency Practitioners (Recognised Professional Bodies) (Revocation of Recognition) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 (the “Order”) was made on 10 February 2025 and came into force on 1 March 2025. The Order revokes the recognition of the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA) as … Read more
The Further Education (Student Support) (Eligibility) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Introduction The Further Education (Student Support) (Eligibility) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 (the “Regulations”) were made on 9 February 2025 and came into force on 10 February 2025. The Regulations amend the Further Education (Student Support) (Eligibility) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (the “Principal Regulations”). … Read more
The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025 Introduction The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025 is a statutory instrument made under the Scotland Act 1998. It transfers certain functions from the UK government to the Scottish Ministers. Background The Scotland Act … Read more