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The Environmental and Waste sector has experienced significant M&A momentum over the past decade, driven by regulatory changes and investor interest in circular economy platforms.

The FCA's PS24/9 permits bundling payments for investment research with execution services, introduces flexible guardrails for budgeting, disclosures, and cost allocation, effective from August 2024.

2024 brings potential political change in many jurisdictions, with the populations of more than 40 countries (estimated to number almost half of the world's adult population) heading to the polls.

Todd Buchholz, former White House director of economic policy and hedge fund managing director, joins James Maitland and Sonal Patel from Ocorian...

In November 2012, the Cabinet Office updated its procurement policy to require departmental bodies to take bidders’ past performance into account when assessing reliability.

An idea has grown up since the Community Secretary Eric Pickles abolished Regional Spacial Strategies that local councils are now rudderless and acting in a vacuum as far as delivery of new houses is concerned and some planning departments appear to be waiting for new Government guidance before deciding where and what numbers of houses should be built in their areas.

This is the first in what we envisage will be regular surveys to provide insight into the Higher Education Sector, with the intention to canvass the views of Directors of Finance, CFO’s and those with a senior view of the financial operations of their institutions.

The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has made no secret that the voluntary sector will be at the heart of the Government's plans to reform the NHS.

The UK Government's £298bn Defence Investment Plan signals major reforms to defence procurement, promising simplified acquisition routes and stronger industry partnerships. As the legal framework evolves through the Procurement Act 2023 and planned reforms to Single Source Contract Regulations, businesses face both unprecedented opportunities and complex compliance challenges in one of the most strategically important periods for UK defence in a generation.

In answer to a written question in the House of Commons, Greg Clark, Minister for Communities and Local Government, stated that the Government is considering the future of the Community Infrastructure Levy (‘CIL').

From 1 October 2019, the shortage occupation list for Tier 2 skilled workers was significantly expanded to include occupations covering about 2.5 million workers, or about 9% of total...

In October, for the first time since 2013, the MAC was commissioned by the Home Office to undertake a full review of the Shortage Occupation List with a view to reporting early next year.

Intellectual property rights face new challenges as 3D printing and additive manufacturing reshape the defence industry. Swedish aerospace firm GKN Aerospace's Project Otto demonstrates how these technologies enable ITAR-free engine designs, while collaborations with Pratt & Whitney pioneer large-scale structural components for military aircraft. The convergence of advanced manufacturing and IP protection raises critical questions about technology transfer, licensing arrangements, and patent strategies in a

As the global space economy accelerates, intellectual property is becoming a critical enabler of commercial success. In his article for Aerospace Global News, Principal Phil Merchant...

Most companies lack a strategic approach to managing their external IP law firm networks, relying instead on accumulated relationships that quietly limit the quality of their entire IP strategy. Leading IP functions are transforming this by segmenting firms into strategic tiers, managing relationships as true partnerships with structured reviews, and leveraging joint planning and AI to achieve better work at better terms.

The UK Intellectual Property Office has unveiled its Corporate Plan for 2026-2027, outlining ambitious digital transformation initiatives and strategic priorities that will reshape how businesses interact with the UK's IP system. From the rollout of the OneIPO platform to enhanced support for commercialising intellectual property and integrating AI tools, these changes promise to modernize IP services while addressing current backlogs and supporting innovation across all sectors.

The hospitality industry is Britain's third largest private business sector and is predicted to turnover in excess of £100 million in 2018 based on information from the Office of National Statistics.