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UK Media Act

A modern era for UK public service broadcasting is ushered in by the draft Media Bill

The reforms have been widely welcomed by public service broadcasters with minor changes during pre-legislative scrutiny
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Contracts for Difference auction receives £22m funding boost

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

UK reforms for digital prominence to encompass TV selection services

Newly regulated selection services will capture those used by many to access content online, including smart and pay TV
UK Media Act

A new extra-territorial scope is on the horizon for the UK's video-on-demand rules

Larger VoD-only service providers will have to adhere to content standards similar to broadcast TV channels
UK Media Act

Video-on-demand services to report to Ofcom on accessibility under draft UK Media Bill

The broadcast industry has applauded moves to align VoD accessibility requirements with those for linear TV channels
Dispute resolution

In or out of time? Time bars in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the UK

Construction contract provisions set timeframes for actions so a party can exercise a right or claim and entitlement
Financial Services

Singapore proposes regulation for digital payment token services

Asset segregation, lending and staking, and incentive restrictions are the main reforms raised in a recent MAS paper
Energy and Energy Transition

Dutch government shifts policy on solar panels on farmland

To minimise the impact on nature, solar parks on agricultural land will be restricted.
Blockchain

Exploring the EU MiCAR crypto-asset transfer service

The new EU rules specify 10 crypto-asset services and our MiCAR 'deep dive' series opens with a look at transfer
Dispute resolution

Does 'a prudent uninsured' still need the insurer's consent to settle with a third party in England and Wales?

Recent case highlights potential waiver issue for insurers telling the insured to act as a prudent uninsured
UK Media Act

What is the current 'state of play' of the draft UK Media Bill?

The pre-legislative scrutiny stage has concluded with eyes now on the next steps for the UK broadcasting reforms