New HSE ‘grey fleet’ guidance clarifies employers’ responsibilities
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‘Utility scale’ solar backed in revised UK planning regime
Proposed changes to UK planning policy remove uncertainty about the priority given to the development of major solar power plants and will spur a greater number of ‘utility scale’ projects […]
Continue Reading →How UK planning policy will support carbon capture and storage infrastructure
The need for new carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure has been acknowledged by the UK government and support illustrated for its development in proposed changes to planning policy. Read […]
Continue Reading →Complaints of delays in the UK’s first-tier tax tribunal
Delays of sometimes more than a year in the issue of judgments and long delays in listing cases have been reported by users of the tax chamber of the UK’s […]
Continue Reading →Drafting effective ‘no greater liability’ construction collateral warranty clauses
For ‘no greater liability’ clauses in collateral warranties and third party rights schedules to work as intended, warrantors must ensure that their provisions do not conflict with those in the […]
Continue Reading →Authorities must support UK hospitality industry recovery
The governments across the UK and local authorities should consider reducing burdens, and extending supportive measures, for the hospitality industry to support its fragile recovery from the coronavirus crisis. Read […]
Continue Reading →Singapore and India to link real-time payment systems
Users of Singapore’s PayNow and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be able to transfer money between the countries with the linking of the countries’ two real-time payment systems by […]
Continue Reading →China’s market regulator proposes amendments to e-commerce law
China’s market regulator the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed some amendments to the existing e-commerce law. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK backs offshore wind in biggest ever renewables support round
The UK government will make over £200 million of support available to offshore wind projects during the next round of the contracts for difference (CfD) support scheme, it has confirmed. […]
Continue Reading →Share plans ‘a good alternative’ to higher salaries in the talent war
Lynette Jacobs tells HRNews why it may be a good time to review reward strategies as salaries rise Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Offers bypassing collective bargaining ‘remain risky’ after Caldwell
Ed Goodwyn tells HRNews that notwithstanding the EAT’s decision in Caldwell going over the head of a union needs to be carefully judged Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore’s NEA issues S$1.65bn green bonds for sustainable projects
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has raised S$1.65 billion (US$1.23bn) from its first green bond issuance, the proceeds of which will be used to fund sustainable projects. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →World Bank approves US$380m loan for Indonesia’s first pumped storage
The World Bank (WB) has approved a US$380 million loan to Indonesia state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) for the country’s first pumped-storage hydropower plant. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore introduces bill to counter foreign interference
The Singapore government has proposed a new law which aims to prevent foreign attempts at influencing domestic politics, via hostile information campaigns or using local proxies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →European court ruling on car loan revocation ‘will open route to mass claims’
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has ruled that customers provided with inadequate information on loan documentation can revoke the loan regardless of when it was taken out. […]
Continue Reading →Ruling highlights risk of personal liability of partners in dental practices
A recent preliminary judgment by the High Court in London provides a stark reminder of the potential exposure for personal liability faced by partners in dental practices and the need […]
Continue Reading →The Sky and SkyKick case clarifies trade mark law on bad faith
Brand owners in the UK got clarification earlier this summer on when they will be considered to be acting in bad faith by seeking trade mark protection for a broad […]
Continue Reading →Equal pay crucial to improving visibility of women in sport
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced a deal has been struck to pay members of the Irish senior men’s and women’s teams equally. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK sets out £650bn infrastructure pipeline
Up to £650 billion of public and private sector money could be spent on UK priority infrastructure projects over the next 10 years, according to plans published by the government. […]
Continue Reading →Tech companies shape UAE data law
A new data law is to be introduced in the UAE. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →National planning policy revisions support UK offshore wind growth
Planned revisions to UK planning policy for major energy infrastructure reinforces support for the growth in offshore wind generation and aligns with the UK government’s target of achieving 40GW of […]
Continue Reading →ARENA launches new fund targeting net zero emissions
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched new plan for investment in projects aimed at the country’s move to net zero emissions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →European Parliament to debate new rules on litigation funding
Third party litigation funding could soon be regulated by the EU: the European Parliament is currently considering a draft report with recommendations for a new directive. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Germany announces winners of latest offshore wind auction
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has announced the results of its most recent offshore wind auction, with two companies picking up the development rights for three sites in the North […]
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