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Energy and Utilities

UK government launches Great British Nuclear and modular reactor competition

Modular focus opens way for multi-billion investment and the future of nuclear in UK's decarbonisation journey
Knowledge Notes

Reviewing our UK business law predictions for 2023: how are we doing at the half-way point?

We examine how our predictions have turned out in practice, and what to watch out for as autumn draws nearer
Energy and Utilities

What would Labour do? The 'Green prosperity plan' intended to boost UK jobs and energy security

Policy paper provides comprehensive overview of the Opposition's green ambitions
Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | How can generation projects react to UK grid constraints?

There are options for asset operators to mitigate the impact on projects of this new long-term feature of power networks
Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Five top tips for managing distressed UK supply chains

What steps can asset managers take to protect the stability of their supply chains and minimise unavoidable disruption?
Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | How to make an 'orderly exit' from O&M agreements on renewable energy assets

What should be considered by an owner seeking to exit an operation and maintenance contract?
Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

What is the background to the UK government strategy, its main measures and its potential implications?
Energy and Utilities

Unlock the gridlock: GB electricity industry calls for a fit-for-purpose connections regime

How have recent Ofgem proposals been received and can they deliver what generators want from the connection regime?
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

New guidance for developers on what can count towards a development’s biodiversity net gain | Selling BNG units as a
Dispute resolution

High Court rules on substantial modification test in the UK Public Contract Regulations

Judgment considers when changes are substantial and need to be in a 'safe harbour' to proceed without new procurement
Tax

HMRC consults on excluding landlord contributions from the UK Construction Industry Scheme

Proposals to simplify the scheme for landlords and tenants and reform the current rules would be a positive development

Real estate

Heads of terms in England and Wales: take care they do not bind

Recent ruling highlights the need to state expressly that wording doesn't intend to create legally binding obligations