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Watch this plate: precision bred organisms and lab-grown foods on the horizon
Food products containing Precision Bred Organisms (PBOs) are likely to be available for consumption in England, Scotland and Wales imminently. Cell Cultivated Products (CCPs) – aka lab-grown foods – are currently set to become available across England, Scotland and Wales within two years.
1 day ago5 min read


Commentary on the Results of the ‘Body Image in Advertising Review’
This article explores what evidence the Committee of Advertising Practice (‘CAP’) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice...
Feb 1310 min read


No retrospective application of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements
Last month (August 2024), the High Court (in R (Weston Homes Plc) v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and...
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Considerable financial penalties for three wastewater companies, with ongoing investigations into eight
Yesterday (6 August 2024) saw The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) propose a conclusion to the years of flagrant environmental...
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Increased water bills on the way?
New Charging Scheme for statutory sewage undertakers comes into force
Jul 4, 20246 min read


Find my post for Francis Taylor Building about BNG here
My adapted article on mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for the specialist environmental law barristers chambers Francis Taylor...
Mar 9, 20241 min read


The government’s many U-turns on mandatory food waste reporting unpacked
Since 21 November 2023, the government has been considering for the second time whether to introduce a mandatory food waste reporting...
Mar 9, 20248 min read


BNG is now mandatory, as of 12 February 2024
To read more on what this means for the granting of planning permission, see my post on BNG here.
Feb 16, 20241 min read


Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) becomes mandatory
This article sets out how the new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements are to function, but also the missed opportunities...
Jan 8, 202412 min read


High Court permits GLO against Chrysler and Suzuki
The High Court on 18 December 2023 granted a group litigation order (GLO) against car manufacturers Fiat Chrysler and Suzuki. (The GLO...
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Greenwashing, Boohoo and the CMA
Boohoo hit the headlines yet again last month (Nov 2023), this time, regarding their ethical trading standards. But where does the...
Dec 23, 202311 min read
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