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You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Final part of Ronan’s Law introduced in Parliament thanks to campaigning of Kanda family.
Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK.
Malicious predators who create sexually explicit deepfakes without consent can expect to face the full force of the law under a new amendment to legislation.
Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes in England to come into force on 1 June 2025
Licences for activities affecting non-native (alien) species.
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