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Energy and Energy Transition

Netherlands' Shell judgment does not spell end of reduction obligations for undertakings

The ruling is open to appeal and may prove pyrrhic for those internationally that fear judge-imposed reduction targets
Real estate

Law Commission consults on reform of security of tenure for business tenancies in England and Wales

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 has governed business tenancies for 70 years – substantial change may be on the
Financial Services

UK 'regulatory hosts' in fund structures offer benefits and raise FCA concerns

Despite FCA criticisms, using a 'regulatory host' is often the only way UK emerging managers can enter the market
Real estate

New rental auction regime to begin for empty high street premises in England

Local authorities will be empowered to let vacant commercial premises in designated high streets or town centres in England at
Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Sustainable supply chains drive international success | Autumn Budget 2024 | Updates made to the UK's retail disclosure regime
Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

EU Regulation prohibiting products in the Union market made using forced labour receives final approval
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (amendment) (No2) Order 2024 | Draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration| UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

'All change' for UK contingent working and gig platforms: 7 predictions for 2025 to 2030
Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government consults on introducing sanctions for senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces for failure to remove content on weapons
Regulatory Outlook

Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Progress of the Data (Use and Access) Bill | ICO prioritising work to protect children online | ICO publishes report
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

mmWave to take place in 2025 | Ofcom investigation into the misuse of phone numbers
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Secondary legislation made under Media Act 2024 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee re-launches British film and high-end TV inquiry