United Kingdom

Environment Agency Increases Water Enforcement Workforce and Budget

The UK Environment Agency has significantly expanded its water enforcement team, increasing its workforce almost fivefold since 2023 to 195 by March 2026, backed by a record £153 million budget. This initiative aims to enhance regulatory action against water pollution, with over 8,000 inspections completed and £6.9 million in enforcement undertakings secured in the past year.

Environment Agency Arrests Duo for Illegal Waste Dumping and Fraud

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, has arrested two men in connection with illegal waste dumping and fraud across England. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into waste crime, fraud, and money laundering within the waste sector.

Environment Agency Arrests in Waste Crime Probe

The Environment Agency and Essex Police have arrested two men in connection with illegal waste dumping near Romford. This action is part of a broader investigation into large-scale waste crime, fraud, and money laundering across England.

KW Bell Group Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by KW Bell Group Limited for their site in Gloucester. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by the Parochial Church Council of Church of St Peter and St Paul for a site located at NN6 9NX. This notice informs the public about the application and the consultation process.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Ann Alder and Rosalind Oates for a site at The Old Granary, Lupton, LA6 2PP. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Guidance on Reporting Scams Pretending to be Companies House

Companies House has published guidance on how to report scams that impersonate the agency. The guidance details how to identify and report suspicious phone calls and emails, providing examples of known scam tactics.

Companies House Transition Plan for Economic Crime Act

Companies House has published an outline transition plan for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. The plan details the indicative timeline for commencing key provisions, with updates indicating potential postponements for certain measures to prioritize identity verification and stakeholder feedback.

Companies House Identity Verification Legal Requirement

Companies House has issued guidance stating that identity verification for directors and persons with significant control will become a legal requirement from November 18, 2025. This marks the start of a 12-month transition period for companies to comply.

Companies House Fees and Powers Update

Companies House will implement new fee structures effective February 1, 2026, with digital filing fees for incorporation, confirmation statements, and voluntary strike-offs increasing. These changes, alongside new powers granted by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, aim to enhance the UK's corporate registers and combat economic crime.