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German green hydrogen producers will not pay EEG levy
The German government has said that it will exempt producers of green hydrogen from an electricity levy imposed by an incoming law as part of plans to boost uptake of […]
Continue Reading →EU and Germany push expansion of renewable offshore energy
The European Commission has published plans that outline the contribution offshore renewable energy will make to its aim for the EU to be climate-neutral by 2050. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Environment Bill: new nature strategies could impact development
Proposals that concern the preservation of nature and the conservation of protected species, contained in a draft new Environment Bill, will impact planners and developers in England. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Halliburton v Chubb: Supreme Court rules on arbitrator bias
Arbitrators risk being seen as biased and having their appointment to arbitral tribunals revoked by courts in England and Wales if they fail to notify businesses involved in arbitral proceedings […]
Continue Reading →Singapore court upholds jurisdiction clause, rejects arbitration request
The Singapore High Court has rejected an insurer’s attempt to have a policy claim resolved through arbitration, saying the clauses in the policy mean the case should be heard before […]
Continue Reading →Scottish planning framework to focus on addressing climate change
The Scottish government has set out its four desired outcomes for its fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4), with an overarching goal of addressing climate change at the centre of the […]
Continue Reading →Crown preference: implications for business rescue
The adverse impact of the reintroduction of ‘Crown preference’ on UK rescue culture is likely to far outweigh any potential benefits to the public purse. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Termination rights in bank outsourcing: EBA clears up uncertainty
Banks and other financial and payment institutions do not need to meet a specific list of European Banking Authority’s (EBA’s) regulatory guidelines relating to the termination of outsourcing agreements unless […]
Continue Reading →Brexit and disputes – what you need to do now
UK businesses should consider what action they can take now to avoid being potentially disadvantaged in cross-border commercial disputes following the end of the Brexit transition period. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Sponsors ending or changing migrant workers’ contracts ‘have important reporting duties until 2021’
Louise Shaw tells HRNews about the immigrations implications of making migrant workers redundant under the current system, including reporting to the Home Office. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employers should ‘focus on the impact of bullying, not perpetrators’ motives’
April Horsman tells HRNews that it is the effect of workplace bullying or harassment that is the central issue when managing allegations. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →HR have a ‘vital role to play’ on executive pay levels during pandemic
James Sullivan-Tailyour tells HRNews why HR professionals at all levels play a key role in influencing decisions on executive pay. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Building Safety Bill fails to resolve challenges for industry and leaseholders
The House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has “warmly welcomed” the policy intent behind England’s draft Building Safety Bill, but has made some serious criticisms of its […]
Continue Reading →Car insurance must evolve for autonomous vehicles
Connected vehicles, especially fully autonomous vehicles, are going to profoundly change the nature of car insurance – particularly the ways in which insurers assess risk and set premiums. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →China’s foreign investment regime
The Foreign Investment Law (FIL) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) became effective on 1 January 2020, ushering in a new era of foreign investment legislation in China. Read […]
Continue Reading →Remote hearings: UK court pragmatic on attendance from abroad
A recent ruling enabling foreign parties to UK litigation to participate in ‘fully video’ court hearings is welcome in the context of continued Covid-19 restrictions, but it remains unclear whether […]
Continue Reading →Singapore’s foreign investment regime
Compared to other countries in the Southeast Asia region, Singapore has relatively minimal foreign investment controls save in a few specific sectors. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Retail price index to be reformed by 2030, UK government confirms
The UK government has announced that the retail price index (RPI) is to be reformed and aligned with the housing cost-based version of the Consumer Prices Index (CPIH) by 2030. […]
Continue Reading →UK publishes long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy
The UK government has unveiled plans for a “radical improvement” in the quality of infrastructure as it published its long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy in tandem with the Spending Review. Read […]
Continue Reading →MAS launches grant to support green loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched a grant to help companies validate that loans are green and sustainable in a bid to boost use of green loans. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →15 Asia-Pacific countries form worlds largest trading bloc RCEP
15 Asia Pacific countries have signed the world’s largest trade agreement during the 37th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that was held in Hanoi, Vietnam earlier this month. […]
Continue Reading →Construction begins on Singapore-Johor rail link
Construction has begun in Malaysia on the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project between Singapore and Johor. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →France’s foreign investment regime
The original French regulation relating to foreign investment controls (FIC) was implemented by law no 66-1008 dated 28 December 1966. Read Complete Article
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