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Tax

Pandemic pushes HMRC into six-month deferral of reporting deadlines for DAC6 directive

The deferral is in line with other Member States' approach to extending the reporting dates for disclosing cross-border tax arrangements

Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities Update | 26 June 2020

In this edition we look at proposed changes to the Feed-in-Tariff accreditation deadline, the government plans for smart meter rollout

Tech, Media and Comms

UK enforcement regime for platforms for business announced: what you need to know

The UK government has published the legislation establishing the enforcement regime for the EU platform for business regulation. The UK

Regulatory and compliance

Publication of the "Compliance Programs Guide in relation to the Defence of Competition" of the National Commission of Markets and Competition

On 10 June, the CNMC published a guide on the most relevant aspects that compliance programmes should contain in relation

Employment and pensions

Public Service Pensions Update | June 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of our Public Service Pensions Update.

Decarbonisation

Must try harder: Committee on Climate Change calls on UK government to be bold, innovative and co-ordinated

The Committee on Climate Change's latest progress report challenges the government to re-double its efforts to support a green recovery

Financial Services

LIBOR transition: will a daily compounded SONIA index unlock the use of the sterling risk-free rate?

The Bank of England has published its response to feedback on its intention to produce a compounded SONIA index. In

Employment and pensions

Preventive measures at work: getting ready to return to the workplace

The gradual remission of the COVID -19 pandemic, together with the end of the state of alarm, has led many

Employment and pensions

The Pensions Regulator opens the door for DB superfunds

Superfunds set up on a commercial basis to receive bulk transfers from other defined benefit schemes now add to the

Financial Services

Customer financial difficulties and Covid-19: what do lenders need to learn after lockdown?

As the UK's financial regulator reviews emergency guidance amid the easing of lockdown and lending patterns adapt, its £64 million

Managing Covid-19

UK government legislates to shield businesses vital for public health from foreign takeovers

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and left UK businesses with critical capabilities, such as manufacturers of personal

Employment and pensions

High Court rules on the PPF compensation cap and benefits following the Hampshire decision

On 22 June 2020, the High Court handed down its much-anticipated judgment in Hughes and others v The Board of