Getty Images v Stability AI: main copyright claims dropped
Pressure on the UK government to clarify how UK copyright law applies to the development and use of AI is likely to intensify following the news that media giant Getty […]
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Supreme Court trade mark decision clarifies post-sale confusion approach
Guidance provided by the UK Supreme Court on the relevance of post-sale confusion is significant and helpful for brand owners involved in trade mark disputes, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Procurement reform plans constrained by international obligations
The UK government’s plans to reform public procurement rules to better support British industry and the creation of new jobs in the UK are “laudable” but are constrained by obligations […]
Continue Reading →UK aims to be ‘top three’ tech hub within a decade
The UK will be “one of the top three places in the world to create, invest in and scale-up a fast-growing technology business” by 2035, under government plans outlined on […]
Continue Reading →UK defence drive will have knock-on benefits for the economy, says expert
Increased spending on novel technologies for defence will help to create conditions which will contribute to economic growth, as well as raising legal and ethical issues that the UK government […]
Continue Reading →UK automotive industry prioritised for industrial strategy support
Automotive businesses will be reassured by the UK government’s intention to ensure that decisions taken across departments and by regulators align with the aims of its new industrial strategy, an […]
Continue Reading →EPO case confirms how patentability of inventions should be assessed
Assessments of whether inventions are eligible for European patents must factor in the way inventions are described in patent applications and how they are conveyed in any drawings – not […]
Continue Reading →New pension fund VAT recovery rules require attention from trustees and employers
Employers and pension trustees will want to consider the impact of new rules governing VAT deductions on the management of UK pension funds, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK infrastructure strategy takes aim at construction skills gaps
Developers, construction contractors and engineering companies will welcome new measures the UK government has set out to address skills shortages that hamper their ability to deliver housing and infrastructure projects, […]
Continue Reading →Luxembourg carried interest and special tax reform ‘good news’ for businesses
Luxembourg plans to introduce a modern carried interest regime in a bid to attract alternative investment fund managers, alongside a special tax regime for startup employees’ stock options, in “good […]
Continue Reading →Public private partnerships earmarked for UK infrastructure delivery
New public private partnerships (PPPs) could be established to help finance the delivery of new infrastructure in the UK, the government has confirmed – ruling out the reintroduction of the […]
Continue Reading →UK spending review: health and social care boost ‘positive’ but lacks detail
Increased investment in health and social care is “positive on the face of it” and should help with attracting and retaining workers – but further detail on how the boost […]
Continue Reading →UK spending review: housing funding ‘much needed stimulus’ for government targets
The housing announcements within the spending review provide “much needed stimulus” to the UK’s housebuilding momentum which has suffered from stretched public resources, hampering progress against government targets, according to […]
Continue Reading →UK graduate visa change ‘requires careful thought’ from employers
The planned shortening of graduate visas from 24 to 18 months requires careful consideration from employers and puts pressure on employers to offer sponsorship to move graduates onto work visas, […]
Continue Reading →FCA AI ‘sandboxing’ strategy a positive step for financial services
An expert has welcomed the creation of a regulatory ‘sandbox’ for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the financial sector by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Establishing a UK-based workforce: employment and compliance considerations
There are a number of important employment law issues to be considered when an overseas business adds UK-based employees to their global workforce. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK clarifies details of new income tax regime for carried interest from April 2026
The UK’s new carried interest tax rules will not include two qualifying conditions which would have restricted access to a lower tax rate under the regime, the government has now […]
Continue Reading →Interim water industry reform recommendations include both welcomed and conflicting themes
An interim report by the independent commission set up to review the water sector in England and Wales proposes sweeping changes to its structure, regulation, and investment strategy, aiming to […]
Continue Reading →UK Pension Scheme Bill provides welcome changes to industry
The UK government’s Pension Schemes Bill promises a number of significant changes and should be welcomed by the pensions industry, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Supreme Court ‘joint loans’ ruling clarifies duties facing banks
Lenders making joint loans for non-commercial purposes should now identify all loans where one borrower receives an exclusive benefit and then ensure that the other borrower receives independent legal advice, […]
Continue Reading →AI copyright questions put to EU court
The EU’s highest court could clarify whether rights press publishers have to control the reproduction of their content online are engaged where extracts of their content are displayed to users […]
Continue Reading →Warning to UK snack manufacturers as tribunal confirms VAT treatment of mini poppadoms
Snack manufacturers should carefully consider a recent decision that held mini poppadoms do not benefit from a value added tax (VAT) zero rating to determine whether it impacts any of […]
Continue Reading →Higher education student suicide prevention ‘requires urgent systemic improvement’
A recently published national review marks a critical step in understanding and preventing student suicide in UK higher education, emphasising the need for systematic improvement in identifying students at risk, […]
Continue Reading →UK defined contributions pension reforms ‘big deal’ for providers and trusts
UK government plans to proceed with significant reforms to the defined contributions (DC) pensions market are a “big deal” for both pension providers and master trusts, experts have said. Read […]
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