Regulations

TV Licence 2026: PS180 Fee, Who Needs One, Exemptions, and What the BBC Charter Review Could Change

The UK TV licence rose to PS180 from April 2026. The BBC Royal Charter expires in 2027, with a government review examining alternative funding models. This guide covers who needs a licence, current exemptions, and what could change from 2028.

20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PECR Regulations: Cookie Consent and Electronic Marketing Rules Explained

PECR 2003: opt-in required for non-essential cookies, consent for marketing emails, TPS cold call ban. ICO fines up to PS500,000. Plain English guide. June 2026.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Part B Building Regulations: Fire Safety Standards Explained

Part B covers fire safety in buildings. Updated December 2022. Smoke alarms, 11m sprinkler threshold, 18m Building Safety Act regime and BSR oversight explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: What UK Businesses Must Do

MLR 2017 requires AML systems, Customer Due Diligence, MLRO and SAR reporting. FCA supervises financial services. Major fines and compliance obligations explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

UK REACH Regulation: Chemicals Registration Requirements for Businesses

UK REACH requires chemicals registration with the HSE at 1 tonne per year. SVHC notification at 0.1%, transitional registrations and October 2026 deadline explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

MEES Regulations for Commercial Property: EPC Minimum Standards Explained

MEES: E minimum EPC for commercial lets from April 2023. F and G prohibited. Penalties up to PS150,000. Exemptions and proposed B by 2030 explained. June 2026.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Equal Treatment Rights Explained

AWR 2010: equal pay and conditions after 12 weeks. Day-one access to vacancies and facilities. Swedish Derogation abolished. Employment Tribunal rights explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Working Time Regulations 1998: Hours, Rest Breaks and Holiday Rights Explained

Working Time Regulations 1998: 48-hour average week, 11-hour daily rest, 20-minute breaks and 5.6 weeks paid holiday. Opt-out rules and holiday pay explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

TUPE Regulations 2006: Employee Rights When a Business Changes Hands

TUPE 2006: pay, hours and benefits transfer automatically. Dismissal connected to TUPE is automatically unfair. When TUPE applies and employer consultation duties.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

What Happens If Your Energy Supplier Goes Bust? Ofgem SoLR Explained

If your energy supplier fails, Ofgem's SoLR process keeps supply running. 30 suppliers failed in 2021-2022. Credit balance recovery, switching restrictions explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Consumer Duty and Renewal Pricing: How Dual FCA Rules Protect You

Two FCA rules protect against renewal overcharging: ICOBS 6B and Consumer Duty Outcome 2. How they work together and how to challenge your renewal with the FOS.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PPE Regulations at Work: What Employers Must Provide Free of Charge

PPE Regulations: free PPE for employees and workers from April 2022. Last resort in control hierarchy. Suitable selection, training and maintenance duties explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

RIDDOR Regulations 2013: What Work Accidents Must Be Reported to HSE

RIDDOR 2013: report deaths and specified injuries immediately, over-7-day injuries within 15 days. What counts as reportable, how to report and record keeping explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Manual Handling Regulations 1992: Employer Duties and TILE Risk Assessment

Manual Handling 1992: no fixed weight limits. HSE guidelines 25kg men, 16kg women. TILE risk assessment, avoidance hierarchy and employer duties explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PUWER Regulations 1998: Work Equipment Safety Requirements Explained

PUWER 1998 applies to all work equipment. Fixed guards first in hierarchy, inspections after installation, training mandatory. From hand tools to industrial machinery.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

LOLER Regulations 1998: Lifting Equipment Safety Inspection Requirements

LOLER 1998: lifting equipment inspected every 6 months (people-lifting) or 12 months. Safe working load marked on all equipment. Competent person and report requirements.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

COSHH Regulations 2002: Hazardous Substances at Work Explained

COSHH 2002 requires employers to control hazardous substances. Risk assessment, control hierarchy (not PPE first), LEV testing every 14 months and training explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Part P Building Regulations: Electrical Safety in Homes Explained

Part P covers electrical safety in dwellings. Notifiable: new circuits, consumer units, bathroom and outdoor work. Use Part P registered electrician to self-certify.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Part K Building Regulations: Stairs, Handrails and Guarding Standards Explained

Part K sets stair, handrail and guarding standards. Dwelling stairs: max 220mm rise, 220mm going. Handrails 900-1000mm. External balconies 1100mm guarding.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Working at Height Regulations 2005: What Employers Must Do

Working at Height Regulations 2005: applies to all fall risks with no minimum height. Control hierarchy, ladder restrictions and employer duties explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

EPC Regulations for Landlords: Minimum Standards and MEES Explained

MEES Regulations: minimum E EPC rating for rented property. C rating upgrade scrapped September 2023. Penalties, exemptions and how to get a new EPC explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Building Regulations Application: When You Need One and How to Apply

When you need Building Regulations approval, how to apply via full plans, building notice or competent person scheme and getting a completion certificate.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Part M Building Regulations: Access and Accessibility Standards Explained

Part M sets accessibility standards for new buildings. M4(1) visitable, M4(2) adaptable, M4(3) wheelchair user -- door widths, ramps and planning conditions.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Building Regulations Completion Certificate: What It Is and How to Get One

Building Regulations completion certificate: what it is, regularisation for unapproved work, 12-month enforcement period and indemnity insurance explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Part L Building Regulations: Energy Efficiency Standards for New and Existing Homes

Part L 2022 requires new homes to produce 30% fewer carbon emissions. U-values, SAP calculations, extension rules and Future Homes Standard explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

CDM Regulations 2015: Construction Health and Safety Duties Explained

CDM 2015 applies to all construction work. Principal designer and contractor duties, HSE notification thresholds and Construction Phase Plan requirements explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Section 75 Consumer Credit Act: How to Claim Against Your Credit Card Lender

Section 75 CCA 1974: credit card lender jointly liable for PS100-PS30,000 purchases. How to claim when suppliers fail, what applies and FOS escalation rights.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

CIDRA 2012: Your Disclosure Rights When Buying Home Insurance

CIDRA 2012 limits your insurance disclosure duty to answering questions honestly. Proportionate remedies, ambiguous question protections and FOS rights explained.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

UK GDPR Rights Against Your Bank and Insurer: Plain English Guide

UK GDPR gives you seven rights against banks and insurers: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection and automated decision review.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Subject Access Request to Financial Firms: Your UK GDPR Rights Explained

Article 15 UK GDPR: request all personal data from your bank or insurer within 1 month. Get call recordings and underwriting files to support FOS complaints. Free.

14 Jun 2026 · 4 min read