UK electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment increased
The UK government is to increase its investment of public funds supporting the development of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Read Complete Article
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How the law supports entry into the DRC telecoms market
The telecoms market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is ripe for fresh investment, with large parts of the country underserved by existing providers. A law adopted on […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal issues reminder that funding arrangements need to comply with strict rules
The English and Welsh Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment which should act as a reminder for law firms that any innovative funding arrangements must comply with statutory […]
Continue Reading →UK homeowners ‘need more support’ to install energy efficient tech
The UK government must offer UK homeowners more support to cover the cost of installing energy efficient technologies in their houses if it is to successfully decarbonise the country’s housing […]
Continue Reading →Mandatory retirement ages across Europe
The retirement landscape is changing across Europe, as more employees choose to work longer and employers seek to retain skills and knowledge. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE’s new labours laws trigger ‘significant changes’ to employment contracts
Luke Tapp and Ruth Stephen tell HRNews about some of the key employment law changes in the region Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Spring Statement: business tax plans focus on incentivising investment
The UK government will cut and reform tax on capital investment by businesses, the chancellor has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme open to businesses
Shara Pledger tells HRNews about the government’s new immigration routes to the UK for Ukrainians Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Serving notice to terminate a contract in Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted many firms to try to extricate themselves from their business operations and commercial relationships with counterparties based in Russia. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New ICSID rules finalised for investor state disputes
The Administrative Counsel of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has approved a comprehensive set of amendments to its rules for resolving investor-state disputes after a […]
Continue Reading →Aggregates levy in the UK
Aggregates levy is a UK tax on the commercial exploitation of rock, sand and gravel. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK structures and buildings allowances
A 3% structures and buildings allowance (SBA) is available in the UK for expenditure on the purchase, construction or renovation of non-residential buildings and structures. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →What service providers can expect from PRA risk requirements
Service providers can expect customers in the UK financial services sector to request changes to their existing contracts and to pursue new agreements that conform to tougher regulatory requirements that […]
Continue Reading →The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for insurers
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which is designed to make individuals at financial firms more accountable, will apply to insurers from 10 December 2018. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Lloyd’s of London fines underwriter £1m fine after ‘boys’ night out’
Trish Embley tells HRNews about anti-harassment training for managers Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK experience provides practical guidance on route to Ireland’s SEAR
While Ireland might be moving away from the UK in a number of key areas of financial regulation, the UK’s experience of applying the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) […]
Continue Reading →Adjusted right to work checks extended to 30 September
Shara Pledger tells HRNews about the latest Home Office announcements on right to work’ checks Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Majority support ‘right to disconnect’ law, research shows
Kate Dodd tells HRNews about managing employees’ working hours when they are at home Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The growing importance of social mobility considerations for employers
The need for countries to focus on enhancing social mobility within their societies has been thrown into sharp focus over the past two years. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK firms ‘must be alive to risk’ of climate change litigation
UK businesses should be aware of a growing trend of climate change-based litigation according to one expert, after environmental law charity ClientEarth announced legal action against Shell. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South African electricity regulations will introduce ‘much-needed’ competition
An amended Bill intended to overhaul the regulation of South Africa’s electricity generation industry will create a new and competitive market, according to one legal expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Russian sanctions: the impact of UK, EU and US sanctions for UK and EU businesses
The UK, EU, US and other countries have issued, and continue to issue, financial, sectoral and trade sanctions which target Russia-related business. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore judgment provides guidance on setting aside arbitral awards
The Singapore Court of Appeal has delivered a judgment which gives clarity on when an arbitral award can be set aside on the grounds of a breach of natural justice, […]
Continue Reading →MITLA continues to contribute to the advancement of IT law and Malta’s digital future whilst focusing on members’ outreach and participation.
AGM and election of 2022 executive committee members On Friday 28th January 2022, the Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Addressing its members, Dr Antonio Ghio, MITLA President, communicated […]
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