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Tax

Proposed founders' relief offers tax support for UK entrepreneurs but few are likely to qualify

A new capital gains tax relief was announced at Budget 2026, but its proposed conditions are highly restrictive
Financial Services

Changes to FCA rules and guidance on material third party reporting to take effect in March 2027 in UK

A new reporting regime brings a wider range of firms' arrangements within scope
Financial Services

New FCA rules and guidance on operational incident reporting in UK: what regulated firms need to know

From March 2027, serious operational incidents must be reported to the regulator within strict timeframes
COP

COP31 raises questions for international business over climate finance and fossil fuels

Carbon credit rules and border measures could affect investment decisions and the cost of international trade
Employment and pensions

Pension transfers: what's changing for UK pension trustees?

Trustees can expect new rules from April 2027 to reshape transfer checks and tighten those on self-administered schemes
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK advances clean power with reform bill, electricity regulation and fusion research

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Tax

Government proceeds with wide-ranging reform of the UK distributions framework

Reform of distributions regime to apply from April 2028 with some concessions following stakeholder feedback
Digital media

Draft regulations set out UK DMCCA subscription contracts regime ahead of January 2027 launch

Businesses finally have the information they need, or as much as they are going to receive, to prepare for the
Real estate

High Court rules in favour of tenant as break notice is upheld on estoppel grounds in England and Wales

Court finds invoice constituted a clear representation of the sums due and landlord gave too little time to pay insurance
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: ERA webinar series, updated EHRC guidance, and AI in the Employment Tribunal

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at legal and practical developments affecting UK employers
Energy and Energy Transition

Fixed-price futures: what the UK Budget's clean energy reforms mean for legacy renewable project owners and lenders

Renewable generators face a choice between market exposure and fixed revenues, with consequences for financing and existing contracts
Online Safety

UK and EU platforms face the challenge of balancing age assurance checks with privacy

Effective age checks need to meet online safety obligations while respecting data protection principles