The Government has published a prospectus on the implementation of smart metering across the UK.

The UK decision to leave the EU will not affect existing data protection and privacy laws in the UK. These laws (the UK Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)) protect people's personal data as well as ensuring that organisations have clear rules and a legal basis when collecting and using such data.

It's four years since the London Plan was adopted and it's due for review next year. The new plan is expected to be adopted in 2027 with a shelf life of 23 years.

The EU Data Act is now in force, introducing significant new obligations for organisations manufacturing connected products (IoT) and related services, and for cloud service providers providing services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)...

This March 2025 edition takes a look at the new Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 coming into force on 6 April 2025 as well as the latest developments on the Employment Rights Bill.

Recent updates to the Immigration Rules mean that Skilled Workers could potentially be unable to participate in employee-wide share schemes (and other investment arrangements with the company)...

A New Vision for Water introduces reforms that organisations across the water supply chain, industry, agriculture, development and local government need to prepare for.

In December 2023, EMSA, launched a consultation to gather insights for the cost and benefits of the various approaches to revising the securitisation disclosure framework.

The ICJ's advisory opinion clarifies states' legal obligations to combat climate change, potentially increasing climate-related litigation and regulatory scrutiny for businesses...

Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have both set out high targets for switching to renewable energy sources.

This article outlines recent developments in the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owner (CATO) regime, which introduces competitive tendering for onshore electricity transmission assets...

On 7 March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its findings following a review into how firms are supporting customers in vulnerable circumstances...

As part of its commitment to reduce illegal bid-rigging in UK public procurement tenders, the CMA recently announced that it is now relying on a new AI tool showing promising early results.

The Direct Marketing Association has issued the fourth edition of its Code of Practice on Direct Marketing.

Yesterday, Addleshaw Goddard's Sport Sector hosted the ‘Strengthening Sport in Scotland' conference at Glasgow's Emirates Arena...

This article discusses a landmark case in which Neil and Donna Sands from Northern Ireland successfully sued the gossip website Tattle Life for defamation and harassment, winning £300,000 in damages.

Mergerspresso looks at modern shareholder activism, where the veracity of ESG credentials can make or break a PLC's reputation!

The building safety levy will be implemented in Autumn 2026. Developers of residential buildings in England must act now to ensure that they factor the building safety levy cost into their financial appraisals...

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has published a consultation on new policies to be included in a forthcoming Railways Bill. This now goes further than previous proposals...

The UK Government is consulting on a revised Ports National Policy Statement (NPS), updating the 2012 version to reflect changes in legislation, trade, technology...