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Energy and Energy Transition

Approval of Decree-Law 15/2020 of 10 September on urgent measures to promote the primary, energy, tourism and territorial sectors in the Canary Islands

Last September this regulation was approved, establishing measures in various sectors, including energy, with the aim of alleviating the effects

Brexit

Brexit Business Brief | What happens to EU law at the end of the transition period?

There will be a small revolution in the UK legal system from 1 January 2021. It will affect the work

IT and data

The Information Commissioner's Office proposes fine methodology for data breaches

UK data protection regulator's draft fines regime looks to weigh up the ability to pay proposed penalties, any undue financial

The New Deal for Consumers

Are you getting ready for the New Deal for Consumers?

It's time to start planning for the reforms that are introducing 'GDPR level' fines for breaches of consumer law –

Mobility and Infrastructure

Defence Infrastructure Organisation publishes £3bn procurement pipeline

Details of future spending plans on infrastructure over the coming years for the UK armed forces will help suppliers better

Tax

HMRC change in policy on VAT on lease break fees and liquidated damages on termination

Updated guidance on the VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments will impact current and past real estate

Retail and Consumer

Singapore's competition regulator sets out new guidelines on price transparency

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has published its Guidelines on Price Transparency that set out how it

Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority drives change for vulnerable customers

The regulator believes there is room for improvement in the way UK financial services treat vulnerable customers and its new

Financial Services

Funds Legal Update | 26 August 2020

As far as the investment funds industry is concerned, August has been far from the usual summer lull.

Regulatory and compliance

Singapore proposes amendments to Companies Act

Regulator looks to update Singapore's corporate regime to reflect global legislative, economic and technological developments and to strengthen competiveness