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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Water companies could be hit with civil penalties of up to £250 million | Guidance for businesses published ahead of
Energy and Energy Transition

UK government signals major changes to pricing in the energy market

What does the newly published Energy Prices Bill tell us about the government's plans to limit the revenues of low-carbon
Regulatory and compliance

Civil penalties set to increase to £250 million for UK water pollution

The Environment Agency is to get 'real teeth' with meaningful penalties to deter offenders in the water industry
Energy and Energy Transition

Energy saving requirements are emerging across Europe

The war in Ukraine and the energy crunch are precipitating policy responses across the continent
Decarbonisation

Hydrogen series | Hydrogen markets and regulation across Europe

European hydrogen markets are developing at pace – with the move to green hydrogen being promoted
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

UK chancellor's 'mini-budget' proposes amendments to draft infrastructure legislation

Signals positive changes for telecom operators enabling easier access to telegraph poles on private land
Decarbonisation

Hydrogen series | Developing and financing a hydrogen project in Europe

There is a strong appetite for hydrogen projects across Europe despite bankability and funding challenges
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Consultation launched on biodiversity net gain | Nutrient pollution: direction to Natural England on strategic mitigation schemes | Single-use plastics
Infrastructure services

UK government announces plans to shake-up infrastructure planning

What might the government's recent announcements mean for the planning process for major infrastructure and decarbonisation goals?
Decarbonisation

Hydrogen series | The future of hydrogen projects and use cases in Europe

While there is a growing and varied role for hydrogen to play in different countries' sustainability strategies, it is most
Regulatory and compliance

NHS procurement breach not 'sufficiently serious' to award damages

High Court decision raises prospect for claimants of being denied damages even if they succeed in a liability trial
Real estate

UK tribunal clarifies Electronic Communications Code renewals involving concurrent lessees

Judgment guides on a 'gap' in the telecoms regime when site providers grant a concurrent lease to a third party