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Digital Regulation

Digital regulation 2.0: UK to set up new competition regime for digital markets

The Digital Markets Taskforce sets out its vision of a new regulatory regime for digital markets, with focus on organisations

Tax

2021 marks the beginning of the end of DAC6 in the UK

The conclusion of the Brexit post-transition arrangements has brought an unexpected but welcome restriction to the application of the DAC6

Energy and Energy Transition

Driving towards a greener future? CMA takes stock of electric vehicle charging in the UK

The competition regulator's focus on the supply of charge points across the UK gives businesses a rare opportunity to give

Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020: competition and online sales

In recent years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become firmly established with UK consumers as major retail events

Corporate

UK's M&A regulator consults on significant changes to the Takeover Code

The update reflects the multitude of authorisations and clearances surrounding a takeover and comes as Brexit ends the role of

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

Decarbonisation

Climate change and sustainability: is competition law a barrier to progress?

Businesses are increasingly looking to work with industry competitors to pursue environmental and sustainability objectives, particularly where going-it-alone would create

Coronavirus / COVID-19 – Competition and State aid

State aid | European Commission amends Temporary Framework for a third time to include aid for micro and small companies

Micro and small companies, including start-ups, may benefit from aid; while recapitalisation measures have been modified for businesses in general.

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK Digital Markets Taskforce calls for information to shape new competition law framework for digital markets

New taskforce looks to build on work of the Furman review and adopt a radical approach with preventative controls rather