The Takeover Panel has published a consultation which proposes significant amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the UK's City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

With the election of a new Labour government, employers should prepare for new regulatory changes, including revised sexual harassment prevention duties under the Worker Protection Act 2023 and possible enforcement actions by the EHRC.

This month, we consider developments ranging from updated HMRC guidance on the McCloud remedy through to some recent Pensions Ombudsman decisions.

The government has announced that the procurement targets for the forthcoming Capacity Market auctions will increase. The secretary of state for energy security and net zero...

Environmental Crime Directive published in Official Journal | UK Forest Risk Commodities scheme on the back burner | CSDDD receives final votes. The Environmental Crime Directive was published...

It's almost becoming a cliché – but this year will be a busy one for regulatory compliance. So much so, that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a "Dear CEO" letter...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its Credit Information Market Study final report on 3 December 2023, following its interim report and discussion paper...

The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) plans to enable variable recurring payments (VRPs) for payments between different account holders in certain low-risk scenarios.

Directors of the special purpose vehicles created for PFI projects should be aware of the steps they need to take ahead of project expiry

HM Treasury has published the draft Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These aim to tackle push payment fraud by enabling banks and payment service providers...

This month's coverage includes: Regulatory Updates Following the digital trail: ASA's investigation into the supplier pathway of irresponsible online ads Unravelling the 'politricks': EU regulation promoting...

Following the announcement of the UK general election being called for 4 July 2024, Parliament has been prorogued.

The new UK government's policies could impact the construction sector, which faces labor shortages and high insolvency rates. Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled collateral warranties are not "construction contracts."

The CJEU has once again ruled on e-commerce, addressing the prohibition against imposing additional obligations on online intermediation service providers established in another Member State.

Two recent English High Court judgments have focused attention on the role of receiving banks where a customer of a paying bank has been scammed

The European Commission's report this September on the future of European competitiveness provides critical insights into the economic, regulatory, and technological challenges facing various industries...

UK employers face significant changes under the new Labour government, including revised EHRC guidance on sexual harassment prevention, emphasizing proactive measures and potential enforcement actions.

Labour's proposed "day one rights" for workers aim to enhance protections immediately upon starting a job. These rights, likely effective soon after election, focus on ensuring parental rights, sick pay entitlements, and safeguards against unfair dismissal from the outset

The UK is poised to become a "global solar superpower" with significant growth in solar energy deployment, E.ON announces the UK's first 'ectogrid' low-carbon network at Silvertown, and Centrica progresses on redeveloping the Rough reservoir for hydrogen storage.

The FCA is prosecuting nine individuals, including seven social media influencers, for promoting an unauthorised forex trading scheme. This landmark case emphasizes strict enforcement of financial promotion rules and highlights the need for compliance with recent FCA social media guidelines.