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Regulatory and compliance

UK government announces consumer law reform and plans fines of up to 10% of global turnover for breaches

The government has announced several key reforms to UK consumer law which suggests that the direction of UK consumer law
Regulatory and compliance

Defra publishes proposal to reform the UK packaging waste regime

Eight changes that businesses need to prepare for as the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme is proposed for
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK and EU regulators offer further detail on how competition law can support sustainability

What are the implications of CMA and European Commission proposals for businesses in sustainability collaborations with competitors?
Workforce Solutions

Mind the IR35 gap: corporate dealmakers need to get vigilant

Companies seeking investment or sale should review IR35 processes and revisit checklists as HMRC ramps up its new regime
Regulatory and compliance

Could the floodgates open for claims for workplace exposure to Covid-19?

UK employers face a rising risk of personal injury claims by employees who allege they contracted the virus while at
Digitalisation

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum launches a UK hub for expertise

A network of UK regulators' research portal will bring together work on the regulation of digital markets and is likely
Financial Services

Not just a consumer duty: start preparing now for the FCA's new Principle 12

Ahead of publishing the final rules around the new principle later this year, the UK regulator has signalled that firms
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Compassionate Use in Europe

As European countries implement compassionate use programmes in different ways, we offer a guide to the different approaches taken within
Regulatory and compliance

European Commission presents package of European Green Deal proposals

New directive proposed for progressing the green transition, making sustainable products the norm, and combating greenwashing
Retail and Consumer

Opportunity for retailers to participate in card-acquiring market consultation

Regulatory developments may improve retailers' experience when accepting card payments online - but retailers and retail platforms can explore options