The UK Government has announced plans to launch a public consultation aimed at strengthening the country’s timber regulations. The initiative… is expected to begin later this year. The proposed consultation follows extensive discussions over the future of timber regulation in the UK. It also comes ahead of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is scheduled to come into force at the end of 2026. The consultation is intended to ensure that the UK maintains an effective and practical regulatory framework while supporting sustainable forestry and responsible sourcing practices. Under the proposed changes, businesses operating in Great Britain with an annual turnover exceeding £1 million and using forest commodities or wood products would be required to undertake due diligence. The purpose would be to verify that timber and forest-based products have been produced in accordance with relevant local legislation in their country of origin.