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Environmental red tape challenge must not be a "smokescreen" for getting rid of vital laws warn MPs

Government proposals to simplify over 10,000 pages of environmental regulations must not act as a "smokescreen" for relaxing vital laws in short-term pursuit of growth, a committee of MPs has warned. 22 May 2012

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Nuclear providers to be liable for up to €1.2bn damage, Government confirms

Energy Nuclear operators are to be liable for damages amounting up to seven times the current limit in the event of a nuclear incident, the Government has confirmed. 03 Apr 2012

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Out-Law Guides

The Ecodesign Directive for Energy Using Products

This guide is based on UK law. It was last reviewed in August 2011.
Batteries Regulations: a brief introduction

This guide is based on UK law. It was last reviewed in August 2011.
The RoHS Regulations: a brief introduction

This guide is based on UK law. It was last reviewed in August 2011.
The WEEE Regulations: a brief introduction

This guide is based on UK law. It was last reviewed in August 2011.
Green technology and law: an overview of the UK's environmental regime

This guide is based on UK law. It was last reviewed in August 2011 .

Government presses ahead with proposals to simplify CRC despite the possibility of a new "environmental tax"

The Government has published proposals (92-page / 1MB PDF) which it claims will save businesses "millions of pounds" in the cost of complying with the controversial Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC). 28 Mar 2012

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