United Kingdom: Environment

Since June 2018, communities have had the power to buy land that is either abandoned or neglected, or is detrimental to the environmental wellbeing of the community, even if the owner of the land is unwilling to sell.

An article providing an overview of major UK environmental law developments from 2025 and what is expected in 2026, covering regulatory reforms, new compliance obligations...

The compulsory purchase order (CPO) procedure is typically undertaken to facilitate public infrastructure projects that serve the greater good, such as road enhancements throughout Ireland or urban development initiatives like the bus connects scheme and the proposed LUAS extension.

The European Union has reached a pivotal milestone in its sustainability agenda. After an intense month of trilogue negotiations...

In July 2025, the UK government (along with the Scottish government, the Welsh government, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland...

There is increasing pressure on states to curb their emissions and protect the climate. Government policy and lawmaking, which are initially driven by public opinion and social norms...

In July 2025, the UK government (along with the Scottish government, the Welsh government, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland...

From plastics bans to new waste recycling obligations, there is a lot happening in ESG and sustainability regulation. We highlight the key developments to help businesses prepare for forthcoming changes.

From 23 June 2025, water companies in England and Wales are required to be more transparent about how they tackle pollution.

An article providing an overview of major UK environmental law developments from 2025 and what is expected in 2026, covering regulatory reforms, new compliance obligations...

The UK Government has published its updated Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), outlining the steps it intends to take in order to improve the natural environment...

In July 2025, the UK government (along with the Scottish government, the Welsh government, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland...