The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came into force on 4 January 2022, creating a standalone regime giving the UK Government broad powers to scrutinise – and potentially intervene in – acquisitions and investments on the grounds of protecting national security. Nearly five years on, the NSIA regime is well established. It replaced the national security aspects of the UK Government’s intervention powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 and operates alongside the UK merger control regime.

On 14 July, as part of the Government's 'get ready for Brexit' campaign, the authorities published a policy paper setting out further details of the new immigration system that will come into force on 1 January 2021.

Major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup attract enormous commercial interest, but non-sponsors face significant legal risks when attempting to associate their brands with these tournaments. Understanding the boundaries between creative marketing and unlawful ambush marketing requires careful navigation of trade mark law, passing off, copyright protection, and consumer protection regulations that safeguard official sponsorship rights.