Revocation of the revocation bill
Sensible move. In what appears to be a major policy reversal, the government has announced that it will not proceed wholly with the planned repeal of retained EU laws, including the vital Work at Height Regulations 2005 . Official confirmation, however, is still awaited.
Regulations are here to stay. Media reports suggest that just 600 pieces of EU-era legislation will be scrapped, significantly less than the 4,000 initially proposed. Key safety regulations, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005 , are now expected to be retained.