Micaela Abbott, Sales Director at Megaman looks at the existing and upcoming bans on the manufacture and sale of fluorescent lamps and describes some of the recommended alternatives The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) first came into force in ...

Almost a quarter of SMEs are unaware of major recycling legislation changes with 81 per cent expressing concerns as the deadline approaches, according to a new survey conducted by international waste and recycling manufacturer Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) through Censuswide. ...

Commercial landlords and tenants across the UK are gearing up for potentially significant changes as the requirements of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation are strengthened.  Government consultation has indicated that properties will be required to meet a minimum ...

A new survey from waste management firm, Biffa, has found that almost half (42 per cent) of SMEs in England are unaware that Simpler Recycling legislation, which is due to launch in March 2025, will impact their business. Biffa states ...

Whether it is in tightening up employment and health and safety legislation, promoting a green energy agenda or addressing sustainability, the new Labour Government is promising change. Leading organisations representing facilities and health and safety professionals discuss how the change ...

By Gillian McAteer, Director of Employment Law at Citation The new Labour Government is set to bring about big changes to employment law as it implements the New Deal for Working People, as promised by its manifesto. This is set ...

Marc Bradfield, Director at Bureau Veritas, outlines some of his key observations from understanding and observing the Golden Thread The concept of the ‘golden thread’ under the Building Safety Act 2022 is often perceived as complex and daunting, but it ...

Barrie Millett, Director of Assurance, Mitie stresses the role of facilities managers in preparing venues for the new security legislation In May I walked alongside Figen Murray OBE, the bereaved mother of Martyn Hett, who died in the Manchester Arena ...

Paul Nash, Director of Paul Nash Consultancy Ltd, explains the responsibilities of the client as a dutyholder under the Building Safety Act and related secondary legislation Facilities managers will be aware of the new dutyholder role of accountable person in ...

New legislation and an increased focus on best practice are leading to heavier workloads and excess pressure on property and facilities managers, according to a new report from health, safety and property compliance firm, William Martin. When compiling its first ...