Following the launch and review of their fourth annual consultation, the Sentencing Council for England and Wales has now published an amended version of its Sentencing Guidance, that came into force on the 1st of June 2025. The Sentencing Council recognised concerns that current guidance did not provide sufficient clarity on sentencing Very Large Organisations … Continue Reading
The Plastic Packaging Tax (the Tax) came into force on 1 April 2022 and applies to finished plastic packaging components (PPC) produced for commercial purposes or imported into the UK that contain less than 30% recycled plastic by weight. Since our previous article and our FAQ for businesses explaining the Tax, HMRC has updated its original guidance … Continue Reading
The plastic packaging tax (the ‘Tax’) came into force on 1 April 2022, with UK businesses which produce or import plastic packaging components in quantities of 10 or more tonnes per year affected. However, despite already being in force, research conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Veolia, has found that a high proportion of retail … Continue Reading