UK

HSE Reminds Employers of Health and Safety Duties for Home Workers

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that they have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff. The guidance highlights key risk areas such as stress, mental health, and display screen equipment, and emphasizes that these responsibilities are legal duties, not optional.

Two companies and site manager prosecuted for asbestos disturbance

Two companies, Sohan Group Limited and Maize Metals Limited, and a site manager, Ali Raza Baig, have been prosecuted by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for large-scale asbestos disturbance at a demolition site. Fines totaling over £88,000 were issued, and the site manager received a suspended prison sentence and director disqualification.

Human Trafficking Scotland Act 2015 Commencement Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. These regulations, effective February 1, 2027, mandate notifications regarding adult victims of human trafficking who have not consented to enter the National Referral Mechanism.

Domestic Abuse Protection Regulations 2026 Amendments

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Regulations 2026, amending several existing acts. These regulations, effective August 1, 2026, introduce specific provisions related to housing and court proceedings concerning domestic abuse victims and tenancy terminations.

Online Safety Act 2023 Exempt Services Amendment Regulations

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Online Safety Act 2023 (Exempt User-to-User and Search Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending Schedule 1 of the Online Safety Act 2023. These regulations, effective April 1, 2026, redefine which further education and training services in Wales are exempt from certain online safety regulations.

Wales Regulations Amend Annual Returns for Social Care

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Annual Returns (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for annual returns in social care, introducing new requirements for restricted children's services and publication timelines.

Local Government Pension Scheme Member Benefits Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has made the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend previous statutory instruments related to public service pensions and are issued due to identified defects. They come into force upon making.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Commencement Regulations (Scotland)

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provision and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations bring into force key provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 related to discrimination in the rental market, effective May 1st, 2026.

Temporary 20mph Speed Limit on A737/A738 Kilwinning

The UK government has implemented a temporary 20mph speed limit on the A737/A738 in Kilwinning. This measure will be in effect from August 29, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

UK Statutory Instrument Restricts A78 Largs to 20mph

A UK statutory instrument has been issued to restrict the speed limit on the A78 Largs to 20mph. This instrument details the specific regulations and likely affects local road users and transportation entities operating in the area.