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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

Cyber Security | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

ENISA draft technical guidance on NIS2 cyber security risk management measures | DSIT call for evidence on Cyber Security and
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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Third HM Treasury consultation on regulation of BNPL products | FCA blog on cryptoasset businesses registering under MLRs 2017 |
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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

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
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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill starts committee stage | Wales pulls out of UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme | Government to
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Employment and immigration| UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

'All change' for UK contingent working and gig platforms: 7 predictions for 2025 to 2030
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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |
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Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Changes to sanctions legislation | New sanctions package against Russia | OFSI and OFAC two-year enhanced partnership anniversary