HARDWICK NEWS
Brexit and the environment—current state of play
<article><section><p>Environment analysis: Simon Tilling, Partner and head of environmental law at Burges Salmon LLP considers the current UK-EU negotiating position on key environmental issues, the alignment of UK laws with EU-laws and...
Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations 2020—News Analysis
<article><section><p>Environment analysis: The Waste (Circular Economy) Regulations 2020 are in force from 1 October 2020. This News Analysis considers the background, scope and key changes implemented through these regulations.</p><p>The...
Future Energy Scenarios 2020
<article><section><p>Energy analysis: Matthew Collinson, independent specialist energy lawyer and consultant, discusses the <a href="https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/173821/download" target="_blank"...
Incentivising net zero—an analysis of the government’s carbon emissions tax consultation
<article><section><p>Environment analysis: Simon Tilling and Stephen Lavington, partner and senior associate respectively in Burges Salmon’s environment and climate change team, discuss the government’s...
Government publishes Circular Economy Package Policy Statement
<article><section><p>Environment analysis: The government has published its Circular Economy Package Policy Statement. The Statement builds on the Resource and Waste Strategy, the 25 Year Environment Plan and the Welsh Government strategy...
Government proposes a ‘whole new planning system for England’ in White Paper published for consultation, alongside interim reforms
<p>On 6 August 2020, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published its long-awaited <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-for-the-future">‘Planning for the Future’ White...