Myanmar approves $2.5bn LNG plant investment
Myanmar will invest $2.5 billion in a liquified natural gas (LNG) power plant, according to Myanmar’s investment commission (MIC). Read Complete Article
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Australia to spend A$15.2bn on new infrastructure projects
The Australian government has allocated A$15.2 billion ($11.9bn) for new infrastructure projects, according to its budget for 2021/22. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Review of UK R&D tax credits system begins
The UK government is conducting a wide-ranging review into the tax credits system for qualifying expenditure on research and development (R&D) activity. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Strong customer authentication deadline extended again by FCA
Payment services providers operating in the UK have been given a further six months to implement ‘strong customer authentication’ (SCA) standards for e-commerce transactions. A backstop deadline for compliance of […]
Continue Reading →Irish SPC ruling may allow to nuanced approach to Santen ruling
It may be possible for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) to be granted to medicinal products combining two or more components, even if a marketing authorisation has already been granted covering […]
Continue Reading →Court backs Irish regulator on Facebook data transfers inquiry
The High Court in Ireland has dismissed a legal challenge brought by Facebook over plans outlined by the country’s data protection authority to open an investigation into the company’s arrangements […]
Continue Reading →FCA pledges action over online investment scams
Financial institutions should evaluate whether the technology, controls and processes they have in place are sufficient to address the risk that their customers fall victim to investment scams run by […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong plans tougher penalties to combat ‘doxxing’
Hong Kong-based staff of online platforms could face fines or imprisonment if ‘doxxing’ data is not removed from those platforms fast enough under new legislative proposals under consideration in the […]
Continue Reading →UK listing review: reforms proposed to SPAC regime
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on proposed changes to certain aspects of its listing rules for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Action needed to protect offshore wind crew by 1 July
Jo Hennessy tells HRNews how employers need to plan for the end of the offshore wind workers’ concession Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scope of legal advice privilege reviewed by EAT
Chris Evans tells HRNews about the EAT’s decision in Watson v Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →AI in HR decision-making brings discrimination risk
Lisa Byars tells HRNews how HR can manage the risks of using AI to manage people Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU court confirms Commission’s approach to tax rulings
Recent decisions by the EU General Court should be seen as confirmation of the core approach taken by the European Commission to tax rulings granted by member states to multinational […]
Continue Reading →Universities should set clear policies to tackle racial harassment, say experts
Universities and colleges need to lead by example to promote diversity and tackle racial harassment on campuses amid a growing, wider focus on protecting young people from harm, say experts. […]
Continue Reading →Victoria joins renewable hydrogen certification scheme
The government of Victoria in Australia has joined a zero carbon certification scheme. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Bidder details announced for Uzbekistan’s 200MW solar PV station
A solar photovoltaic (PV) power station project in Uzbekistan has moved to the next stage of the procurement process with the announcement of the details of four of the bids […]
Continue Reading →Scottish courts move Code balance in favour of telecoms operators
The Inner House of the Court of Session in Scotland has handed down a significant judgment on the interpretation of the 2017 Electronic Communications Code (‘new Code’) which will be […]
Continue Reading →Grattan Institute gets it ‘wrong’ on driving value in infrastructure projects
Public sector bodies need to work with contractors, not against them, to deliver the greatest value for taxpayers from major infrastructure projects, experts in construction contracts and dispute resolution have […]
Continue Reading →Health and safety reporting requirements emphasised in HSE decision
The failure to report an accident on a UK construction site has led to a 24-week prison sentence for the owner of a building company, in a case highlighting the […]
Continue Reading →No minimum working time required to be counted as worker, EAT rules
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the UK has ruled that there is no minimum amount of work required for an individual to be treated as a ‘worker’ under the […]
Continue Reading →HR should be ‘wary’ of AI in decision-making
Steph Paton tells HRNews about the legal risks of using algorithms to manage people Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK/India migration partnership ‘a useful route’ for UK employers to utilise
Louisa Cole tells HRNews about the new UK/India migration partnership for young professionals Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Mental health: 5 key areas for HR’s focus
Amy Hextell tells HRNews about the mental health issues she most frequently advises on Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Firms must change tack to meet financial regulators’ expectations on supplier risk
Financial firms should review all of their supplier arrangements, not just those constituting major outsourcings, to ensure they meet UK regulators’ expectations on operational resilience. Read Complete Article
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