Employment law implications of Germany‘s new KRITIS Framework Act
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How new NHS modernisation bill could shape future for UK healthcare sector
The future of the UK’s NHS looks set to take a notably different direction as new legislation, which introduces digital integration, increased powers for the government and a reshaping of […]
Continue Reading →Carbon credits could be a ‘net zero silver bullet’, but challenges remain
Carbon credits will be central to achieving global net zero targets, but greater standardisation and certainty is needed to unlock the market’s full potential, a major global study has found. […]
Continue Reading →End for ‘draconian’ sanctions as UK Treasury looks to revamp Consumer Credit Act
Sweeping changes to the UK’s outdated consumer credit laws will liberate lenders from ‘draconian’ sanctions while offering greater protection for consumers, according to experts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Hong Kong to launch international commercial court to strengthen dispute resolution reputation
Plans to create a new International Commercial Court for high value and cross border disputes in Hong Kong will strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s leading arbitral seats, […]
Continue Reading →Why China’s new supply chain security laws could create legal complexities for UK and EU businesses
Two new Chinese State Council regulations – one governing industrial and supply chain security, the other targeting improper foreign extraterritorial jurisdiction – are creating a genuine legal conflict for UK […]
Continue Reading →Australia unveils plans for next phase of foreign investment reform
Australia’s federal government has announced further changes to its foreign investment rules in a bid to reduce regulatory burdens – and bring greater scrutiny to higher risk foreign investments into […]
Continue Reading →Planning and regulation heat up challenges for Asia Pacific geothermal projects
Investors looking to back geothermal projects across the Asia Pacific region must carefully plan in advance for regulatory risks if they wish to unlock its full potential, according to experts. […]
Continue Reading →Vietnam modernises arbitration framework with new VIAC rules
Revised rules for Vietnam’s international centre of arbitration will help highlight how the country is equipped to handle complex and large disputes in future, according to experts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Northern Ireland advances hydrogen policy
A new report signposts a “clearer direction” for hydrogen policy in Northern Ireland, but significant work is still needed for the sector to unlock its full potential, experts have said. […]
Continue Reading →ELA plans to revamp ‘creaking’ UK employment tribunal system welcomed
Proposals to radically revamp the employment tribunal system would cut lengthy wait times and increase access to justice across the UK if taken forward, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →ICC overhauls arbitration rules to boost efficiency and transparency in line with modern practice
New rule changes to the world’s leading arbitration institutions will bring its approach into clear alignment with modern practice, according to an expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employers reset pension strategy after Royal Assent for salary sacrifice reforms
Chris Thomas tells HRNews why employers are reassessing pension and reward strategy ahead of the 2029 salary sacrifice NICs cap changes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employers strengthen trust in third party harassment reporting systems ahead of new duties
Kieron O’Reilly tells HRNews why employers are focusing on early warning signs and trust in reporting systems ahead of the October 2026 changes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Central Bank of Ireland identifies compliance gaps across MiFID firms
A new review by the Central Bank of Ireland looking at compliance functions across a cohort of MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) investment firms has provided a timely insight […]
Continue Reading →Oil and gas firms hit first as UK chancellor amends PE tax regime
Changes to the UK tax regime in respect of overseas permanent establishments announced by the UK government could have a significant future impact on oil and gas investment from the […]
Continue Reading →University awards on tackling gender-based violence ‘could lead to policy shift’
Moves by two English universities to secure charter status for their work on tackling gender based violence have the potential to prompt wider policy shifts nationally, according to experts. Read […]
Continue Reading →‘Plan for confidentiality from outset’ in Southern Africa mining disputes
Arbitration can offer privacy, but as recent cross-border disputes in Africa’s mining sector have demonstrated, parties should plan for confidentiality from the outset to prevent it from entering the public […]
Continue Reading →Podcast: Plugging the UK VAT gap
We hear about the UK tax authority’s highly successful investigations into VAT not paid by medium and large companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK government must play planning long game in ensuring new town projects survive
Delivering the UK’s proposed new towns will require careful balancing of existing and revised planning approaches, experts have warned – and will need a long-term view to ensure success. Read […]
Continue Reading →DMA focus switches to AI and cloud computing after commission backs regime’s impact so far
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) does not require change and is delivering early benefits for competition and consumers as intended, the European Commission has confirmed, after undertaking its first […]
Continue Reading →Guidelines support providers with ‘high-risk’ AI self-assessments
Providers of AI systems in the EU should find it easier to understand whether those systems constitute ‘high-risk’ AI systems under the AI Act, triggering follow-on duties, as a result […]
Continue Reading →UK Russian oil sanctions extended, with jet fuel and diesel carve out
Businesses involved in importing jet fuel or diesel to the UK should be alert to risks arising from the operation of sanctions on Russian linked oil and oil products despite […]
Continue Reading →ADGM financial regulator explores enhanced AML framework after consultation
Proposals to strengthen rules on anti-money laundering provisions from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) financial services regulator represent a consolidation of existing requirements, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
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