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The register of overseas entities went live on 1 August – overseas entities which own or plan to acquire land in the UK must act now
12 Aug 2022
On 1 August the government introduced a new register which will show who owns and controls overseas entities which own land in the UK. Any overseas entity which already owns or plans to acquire land in the UK must make it a priority to register in this new register, or it will not be able to deal effectively with its UK land.
Living sustainably with unsustainable prices: Retailers told to "not be daunted" by the net zero journey as incremental changes are key
11 Aug 2022
As the UK economy faces up to the challenge of rapid decarbonisation, important changes must be made by both retailers and consumers in order to achieve the targets that have been set. The UK has one of the most vibrant and dynamic retail industries in the world; it accounts for 5% of our economy, contributes £17billion in business taxes and has a higher productivity growth than almost any other industry. However, the retail industry contributes roughly 215 million tonnes of Co2 emissions per year.
Differences between the new procurement bill and the government response to the green paper
10 Aug 2022
On 13 May 2022 the Government published a draft procurement bill for its first reading in the House of Lords (Bill). This article sets out the crucial changes to the information that was set out in the Government response to the consultation of the procurement Green Paper.
Proposed changes to trade union legislation
10 Aug 2022
In an attempt to reduce the power of the unions and limit the right to strike, the government has outlined a number of proposed changes to trade union legislation.
Net Zero Strategy held to be unlawful under the Climate Change Act 2008
09 Aug 2022
On 8 and 9 June 2022, the High Court heard together, three claims for judicial review brought by Friends of the Earth and the Good Law Project which alleged that the Secretary of the State had failed to comply with the Climate Change Act 2008.
Directors of dissolved companies disqualified in relation to Coronavirus bounce back loans
08 Aug 2022
The Insolvency Service has reported the first disqualifications under new legislation introduced to tackle the practice of directors dissolving companies in order to evade debts.
UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry: what can we expect and how to prepare?
04 Aug 2022
The UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry investigation into the numerous topics will look at all possible impacts of the pandemic on Government, the public and the economy.
A matter of Principle (12): FCA finalises Consumer Duty rules and guidance
04 Aug 2022
After months of anticipation, the FCA has published its final rules on the new Consumer Duty (PS22/9), heralding a major shift in the delivery of UK financial services. Firms now have just under a year before they need to comply with the requirements, some of which have changed from the draft rules consulted on.
