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Wine & welfare edition - Defra publishes consultation to overhaul the wine sector. Single use plastic legislation guidance published. Dairy & meat defined names and use for plant based alternatives. Kept Animals Bill scrapped. Frankenchicken case rejected by High Court. Co-op opts to lower max stocking density for chickens rather than change type of birds due to cost implications showing there is a range of measures available re welfare. FSA launches 'Here to help hub'. ASA rules on lifestyle supplement and health claims and £1.9mn fine for health & safety fatal accident in transport yard.

Defra consultation on wide ranging measures to revise and consolidate legislation for the wine sector

Further to my last blog on the OfS's consultation on a new approach to regulating harassment and sexual misconduct, Sian Jackson and I discuss the OfS's recent proposals in our Talking HEds vlog. 

Big changes to permanent endowment, land transactions and charity names brought in by the Charities Act 2022 are coming into force next month.

NHS England’s latest letter on Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decisions for people with a learning disability and or autism is a reminder to those caring for the vulnerable elderly and or people with a learning disability and or autism of the need to ensure that care planning...

Most of you will be aware that the sale or transfer of an asset can trigger the payment of capital gains tax (CGT). What is often overlooked, is that the sale or transfer of assets upon divorce, even if transferred to one another, can trigger a CGT liability.

NCVO and ACEVO are launching a manifesto to represent charities in the next election and are seeking the views and experience of as many charities as possible.

To support digital working in ASC in England, the Department of Health and Social Care has developed guidance for care providers and local authorities on ‘what good looks like’ for social care...

Food Supply edition! A look at the Downing Street Summit and summary of measures announced. The Competition & Markets Authority announces a review of the grocery sector. The House of Lords moves to restrict ministerial powers to revoke or amend laws on food safety. Ireland challenged on further alcohol labelling. Food waste and collection an overview on measures coming into force. ASA crackdown on carbon neutral claims, what to be aware of. Finally, bird flu and modern slavery update.

Recent reports of bullying and harassment in a wide variety of work settings have underlined the vital importance of getting workplace culture right...

Last month, the Home Office published statutory guidance on the crime of controlling or coercive behaviour. In this blog, we'll focus on the key elements of the offence, and what support you can get.

The Department for Education has announced new regulations for all supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds, including the introduction of mandatory quality standards in supported accommodation...