Government to introduce regulations for ESG ratings firms next year

The government has announced plans to regulate firms providing ESG ratings of company environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, according to news reports.

Balancing rising NI costs with sustainability investments

The decision by the UK government to make changes to the National Insurance (NI) system, announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, has presented businesses with serious challenges.

What the new workplace recycling rules in England mean for your business

New rules on how businesses in England sort recycling and waste came into force at the end of March this year (2025).

The measures form part of the government’s “Simpler Recycling” plans and aim to restimulate recycling rates, reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and incineration while providing cost savings for some businesses.

Policy News and Trends

Powering up Britain and what it means for business

The UK’s updated net zero strategy, “Powering Up Britain”, brings together the Energy Security Plan and Net Zero Growth Plan, outlining how the UK could “diversify, decarbonise and domesticate energy production” but what does it mean for business?

VAT changes and savings: How schools can invest in cost-reducing tech

Independent schools in the UK will now need to account for 20% VAT on all education services, vocational training, and boarding services.

What the Sixth and Seventh Carbon Budgets mean for your business

Carbon budgets set a legally binding cap on the maximum level of emissions for a period of five years.

In effect, a carbon budget is the amount of carbon that the UK has available to “spend” in a set time frame. Carbon budgets are set 12 years in advance through secondary legislation under the Climate Change Act 2008.

ESG Trends: How sustainability should be a businesses priority

A new report on the environmental, social & governance (ESG) landscape suggests that there are growing pressures for companies to make sustainability a priority.

April’s wholesale water price hike: What it means for your business and how to stay ahead

New UK water regulation changes from April require water companies to invest heavily in infrastructure upgrades to improve water quality, reduce leakage, and manage storm overflows, meaning much higher bills for businesses and homes.