Trump’s anti-DEI push splits opinion in the UK
Trish Embley tells HRNews why UK employers should not be tempted to roll back their DEI training programmes to match US trends. Read Complete Article
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New duties and liabilities attach to water companies as industry review progresses
Water companies in England and Wales face new duties to reduce pollution incidents and be transparent about their discharges from emergency overflows, under new legislation that has received Royal Assent. […]
Continue Reading →Carbon capture and hydrogen ‘essential’ to achieve UK’s net-zero commitments
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and low-carbon hydrogen have been identified as key routes to reducing UK greenhouse gas emissions by the government’s climate change advisory body, but a proper […]
Continue Reading →CJEU ruling reminds banks of transparency requirements in consumer credit agreements
Banks operating in the EU must meet their obligations to provide clear and sufficient information to consumers in credit agreements, after a recent Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) […]
Continue Reading →Online platforms face child access assessment deadline this April
Online service providers can expect severe fines from a UK regulator if they fail to thoroughly assess the extent to which children can access their services and whether their service […]
Continue Reading →UK government sets out further sweeping reforms to toughen construction safety rules
The construction industry in the UK can expect tougher regulation and a wide range of further reforms, as the UK government plans to adopt all 58 recommendations stemming from the […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal clarifies approach to tax deductibility of regulatory breach payments
A recent judgment by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales makes clear the correct approach to issues regarding the tax deductibility of payments made in settlement of regulatory […]
Continue Reading →Why employer statements for gender pay gap reporting are a crucial business tool
Australian private sector employers should prepare a statement to accompany the public disclosure of their gender pay gap data, which will happen for the second year running in little over […]
Continue Reading →NESO makes ‘disruptive but necessary’ changes to grid connection policy
The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) comprehensive ‘Connections Reform’ project is a significant step towards improving efficiency and sustainability of the UK’s energy grid but with potentially profound impacts for […]
Continue Reading →DORA: new guidance brings some clarity for classifying ICT services
Important clarifications on the definition and scope of ICT services for the purposes of regulation under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) have been provided by EU policymakers and should […]
Continue Reading →Trump bans ‘digital dollar’ work to free the way for private cryptoassets
US president Donald Trump has banned US authorities from creating a ‘digital dollar’ in a move experts believe could enable other countries to lead on the development of central bank […]
Continue Reading →How AI can deliver cheaper, more effective compliance as regulation proliferates
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping companies get their arms around the fast-growing range of regulation they face and is becoming an essential way for them to make their compliance more […]
Continue Reading →UK copyright reform ‘could expose AI developers to mass claims’
Plans to force AI developers to disclose what content they use to train their AI models could support a new wave of mass claims litigation by content creators, an expert […]
Continue Reading →LCIA report highlights cost effectiveness and efficiency
Recent London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) analysis highlights the institution’s cost-effectiveness and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for high-value disputes, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Laws to disrupt ransomware payments considered in the UK
Businesses that fall victim to so-called ransomware attacks could face a new legal duty to disclose their intention to pay cyber criminals to restore their access to systems and data, […]
Continue Reading →Luxembourg law addresses EU AI Act enforcement
A new law in Luxembourg has been proposed that would give the country’s data protection authority and a range of other sectoral regulators powers to enforce compliance with the EU […]
Continue Reading →Insurers’ cyber resilience under PRA spotlight in 2025
New policy to guide how insurers and other financial services firms manage technology and cyber risks will be developed by UK regulators later this year, according to the Prudential Regulation […]
Continue Reading →EU ‘Omnibus simplification package’ on ESG reporting to be introduced in February
The European Commission will examine the CSRD, CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy to reduce red tape and condense reporting obligations in an ‘Omnibus package’ expected by the end of February. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK AI action plan provides for shift in regulatory approach
The UK should move to a more centralised system for the regulation of AI if sector regulators fail to sufficiently promote innovation in the way they carry out their duties, […]
Continue Reading →Law ‘must continue to evolve’ in line with a rapid shift towards a digital society
A recent High Court of England and Wales decision highlights the speed at which the law is continuing to evolve and must continue to, so that it can properly deal […]
Continue Reading →UAE businesses must act now ahead of climate change law
Businesses across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should begin preparations now to ensure compliance before the new law “On the Reduction of Climate Change Effects” comes into force. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Data centre development at the centre of UK AI plan
The government could alter planning guidance to immediately facilitate the development of new data centres it seeks to drive its ambitions for AI-enabled growth, a planning law expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →Tax reforms to encourage investments in Luxembourg
Recent reforms of Luxembourg’s tax law are expected to make the jurisdiction more competitive for investors and international businesses, tax experts have said. The reforms aim to improve tax certainty […]
Continue Reading →The regulation of AI in UK insurance: an introductory guide
The UK has chosen to take a less centralised approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) than the EU. Financial services regulators are monitoring the growth in the adoption […]
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