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Tax

HMRC publishes call for evidence on simplifying the VAT land exemption

Proposals for simplification could mean a radical overhaul of the VAT exemption for land and property and those impacted by

Regulatory and compliance

Procurement Policy Note 05/21

Public Law analysis: The Cabinet Office has published Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 05/21: National Procurement Policy Statement (PPN 05/21). Catherine

Online Safety

OSB in focus: what categories of content and communications are within the Online Safety Bill's scope?

The threat of big fines on annual global turnover means that it is crucial that online services understand the nature

Tech, Media and Comms

Government response to IoT consultation sets out 'Secure by Design' policy

The government has released a policy paper on the security of connected devices, setting out its intention to regulate IoT

Online Safety

OSB in focus: what types of service will be caught by the UK Online Safety Bill?

Internet service providers will need to assess whether they come within the scope of the draft legislation and take stock

Competition, antitrust and trade

Additional regulatory regime looms for third country investors into EU

EU proposes new legislation to combat distortive effects of foreign subsidies on EU internal market

Intellectual property

France implements major provisions of the EU Copyright Directive

New legislation marks a significant step in the regulation of digital and copyright in France

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Debate intensifies over a vaccine IP waiver's impact on future pharma and biotech discoveries

Does a proposed patent suspension backed by Washington open a Pandora's box for vaccine R&D and investment?

Decarbonisation

Countdown to COP26 | Financing the transition to net zero

With only six months to go until COP26 in Glasgow, we are already seeing changes in both public and private

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Queen's Speech 2021 sets out ambitious agenda for UK life sciences and healthcare

New parliamentary term will be packed with legislation for life sciences and healthcare businesses

Online Safety

UK government announces draft Online Safety Bill

The first draft of the UK's Online Safety Bill has been published, and it contains a few surprises

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Support programmes offer global healthcare ways to meet patients' needs

With technological advances increasing access to patient support programmes, what legal and regulatory issues do pharmaceutical companies need to take