South West Man Fined as XL Bully Ownership Laws Take Effect Monday, May 19, 2025 xlbully dangerousdogsact bristol prosecution dogban legislation petownership fines publicsafety animalcontrol Paul Nicholson, 60, from Bristol, has become one of the first individuals in the UK to face prosecution following the ban on XL Bully breeds. Earlier this year, ownership of XL Bullies without an exemption certificate became … Read More
Weston Tackles Fly-Tipping with Vehicle Seizures and Drone Surveillance Monday, May 19, 2025 fly-tipping wastecrime weston vehicleseizure drones fly-dumping environment legislation enforcement community Weston-super-Mare is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping with a bold new government initiative that allows councils to seize and destroy vehicles involved in illegal waste dumping. This crackdown forms part of the … Read More
Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Majority of Professionals Call for Ban on Smacking Children in England Friday, May 2, 2025 smacking children professionals england ban survey nspcc law child protection legislation Findings from a recent poll have shown that a significant number of professionals who work with children are supporting the prohibition of smacking in England. This aligns with the existing laws in Wales and Scotland. … Read More
New Law to Reduce School Uniform Costs Tuesday, April 29, 2025 school uniform legislation cost children education parents financial bill branded A new legislation is set to be debated in Parliament this week, seeking to alleviate the financial strain on parents when it comes to purchasing school uniforms for their children. The proposal aims to address the escalating … Read More