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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
Real estate

Are modern methods of construction in the UK more sustainable?

Can modern methods of construction, such as off-site manufacturing, help to reduce carbon emissions generated in the construction of new
Mobility and Infrastructure

Collaboration can launch UK aerospace on path to net zero

South West is poised to be a hydrogen hub solving the industry's twin challenge of production growth and decarbonisation
Energy and Energy Transition

Ofgem accelerates GB transmission network upgrades to deliver net-zero targets

Investment to complete 26 projects worth £20 billion by 2030 will support the electricity sector's decarbonisation drive
Decarbonisation

'Powering Up Britain' | What's next for the UK's net zero plans?

The UK government has published an updated Net Zero Strategy and Green Finance Strategy alongside consultations on a UK carbon
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023

Water companies urged to share storm overflow improvement plans | UK government set to block Scotland’s DRS rollout | Biodiversity
Energy and Energy Transition

Smart Power | Where next for UK onshore wind and repowering?

Many wind farms are reaching the end of their lifetime and repowering these can help the UK hit its onshore
Energy and Energy Transition

Energy Unplugged podcast: how are long-term offtake contracts changing?

Deborah Harvey and Hugo Lidbetter feature in the 'Aurora Energy Unplugged' podcast
Urban Dynamics

'Senior living' in the UK : what are the benefits of (and barriers to) development?

Senior living developments present an opportunity to meet demand, ease the healthcare and housing crises and decarbonise the housing sector