Solar subsidy levels will fall in line with costs, says Government

Subsidies for solar energy installations in homes and businesses will fall as the cost of the  technology being used falls, the Government has said. 09 Feb 2012

Simplifying contaminated land guidance could put public health at risk, industry body warns

New Government guidance on what constitutes contaminated land could put members of the public at risk if developers are able to build on land ruled out by the current system, an industry body has warned. 08 Feb 2012

Out-Law Guides

  • Enhanced capital allowances

    This guide was last updated in January 2012.

  • The March 2011 Budget and the Plan for Growth

    This guide was last updated in August 2011.

  • Marine Controls

    In 2009, the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MCAA) established a new system of integrated marine management with unified licensing controls to implement the Government's strategic objectives for the marine environment. These came into force on 6 April 2011....

  • Roof mounted solar panels

    In 2010, the Government introduced Feed-In Tariffs (FiTs) to encourage ordinary energy users to generate their own electricity from renewable sources.