Carbon capture central to UK path to net zero
The UK must accelerate and scale up carbon capture & storage (CCS) and low carbon hydrogen projects to reach its net zero goals, experts have said. Read Complete Article
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Businesses ‘must understand’ potential impacts of Covid fraud retrospective legislation
The UK government’s proposals to extend limitation periods for prosecuting Covid-related fraud through retrospective legislation is a major change in law, relevant to both victims of Covid-related fraud and wider […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal clarifies interpretation of ‘place of effective management’
A recent tax judgment highlights the need for care to be taken regarding the actions of trustees where the residence of a trust is important, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Football Governance Act becomes law as clubs urged to note obligations and implications
Football clubs across England must familiarise themselves with the Football Governance Act and its implications now that the transformative legislation has been approved in final form in parliament, an expert […]
Continue Reading →‘Targeted support’ part of UK government’s Leeds reforms
The UK government has published a wide-ranging package of financial regulation reforms, including draft regulations for ‘targeted support’, which experts say will play a “critical role” in helping consumers optimise […]
Continue Reading →Casino case shines light on rights to input to South African merger investigations
The decision to abandon a recent casino merger highlights the importance of ‘long-stop’ dates for completing transactions and the ability of rival businesses to provide comments on planned mergers in […]
Continue Reading →High Court grants injunctions against Cambridge University protestors
The High Court in London has granted injunctions restricting pro-Palestine student protests at Cambridge University in a ruling that effectively balances the rights of landowners and protestors, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Singaporean government announces new grant following global trade disruption
The Singapore government is set to introduce the Business Adaptation Grant in October 2025, designed to assist businesses with managing rising costs and navigating global trade disruptions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Getty Images v Stability AI: why the remaining copyright claims are of more than secondary significance
Thousands of UK content creators could find they have no practical way to enforce their copyright in respect of any infringement of their rights by AI developers, if the High […]
Continue Reading →CMA doubles down on pricing transparency to protect consumers
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s draft guidance on pricing transparency marks an important juncture in the UK’s expanded consumer protection regime, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ICO calls on adtech providers to adopt ‘privacy-first’ approach
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) must strike a ‘careful balance’ as it explores options for a new enforcement approach to unlock privacy-preserving alternatives to the adtech business model, experts […]
Continue Reading →GPAI models code provides guidance but also leaves questions unanswered
A new code of practice relevant to providers of ‘general purpose AI’ (GPAI) models offers welcome guidance on how to comply with the EU AI Act but also leaves some […]
Continue Reading →UK high street rental auctions require caution despite providing new opportunities
While high street rental auctions (HSRAs) are a novel attempt to tackle the persistent problem of UK high street decline, providing potential benefits such as revitalised town centres and new […]
Continue Reading →White collar crime and supply chain due diligence reform targeted in Germany
The new German government has laid out a series of measures to crack down on white-collar crime and intends to rewrite the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply […]
Continue Reading →Climate litigation hit top courts worldwide in 2024
Businesses and their in-house counsel should be aware of the risks at stake as the impact and scope of climate-related litigation continues to expand, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Decision to drop zonal pricing for GB electricity generation welcomed
The decision to retain a single national, wholesale electricity market is evidence of the UK government’s focus on accelerating clean power without causing disruption to the market at this time, […]
Continue Reading →Building safety and decarbonisation for property owners in Britain
Property owners in Britain are facing increasing regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire in London and because of policy reactions to the climate emergency. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE issues new exchange business regulations in fintech boost
Large-scale reform to exchange business regulations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the latest indication of the country’s commitment to boost standards and attract fintech investment, experts have said. […]
Continue Reading →UK businesses must prepare now ahead of corporate filing overhaul
Companies must start preparing for one of the most significant overhauls of UK corporate filing in decades, reviewing their current filing processes, consulting with accountants, and exploring compliant software options, […]
Continue Reading →High Court ‘draws amendment line’ applicable to insolvency claims
Insolvency practitioners in England and Wales have been served a timely reminder about the importance of ensuring investigations are promptly carried out so that claims can be properly advanced and […]
Continue Reading →Spotlight on US immigration enforcement for UK employers
Tiffany Baldwin tells HRNews about what UK employers with a presence in the US should consider when hiring workers in the US Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Saudi Arabia takes steps to further strengthen arbitration practices
The recently passed set of resolutions aimed at enhancing the arbitration ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will further help to align the Kingdom with international standards and […]
Continue Reading →DFSA offers insight for Dubai based firms preparing for client assets regime changes
New guidance from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will assist Dubai-based firms in their preparations for upcoming changes to the client assets regime, an expert has said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Less healthy food ad delay welcomed by food and beverage industry
The UK food and drink industry will welcome the government’s postponement of restrictions on the advertising of less healthy food and drinks because companies will have more time to prepare, […]
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