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Green HR: the sustainability bonus in employment contracts in Europe

A sustainability bonus system is part of the green HR concept that European employers are considering more and more
Regulatory and compliance

Direct awards get post-pandemic overhaul under the new UK Procurement Act

UK ministers have been given sweeping new powers to bypass procurement rules to 'protect life'
Energy and Energy Transition

Energy National Policy Statement enters new era in the UK

The government has set out its updates in the Autumn Statement to support its drive to net zero
Regulatory and compliance

UK Ministry of Defence consults on pricing changes for single source contracts

Input sought by 1 December on proposals forming first tranche of reforms
Financial Services

Is the UK's PPI claim door still open? 'Deliberate concealment' and limitation periods

The Supreme Court holds that there is no need for a 'duty of disclosure' for there to be 'deliberate concealment'
Employment and pensions

Autumn Statement 2023: how does it affect UK pensions?

Trustees and employers can expect the removal of the Lifetime Allowance in April and changes to surplus refund rules
Online Safety

The UK Online Safety Act: Top 10 takeaways for online service providers

What are the key points to be aware of and how will it work in practice?
Business crime

Corporate crime in sport: How the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act impacts sports organisations

In this article Jeremy Summers and Jim Sturman KC of 2 Bedford Row analyse the effect of the new law
Online Safety

UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom launches its first consultation on illegal harms

A picture is emerging of how to tackle the illegal harm duties as regulator sets out detailed draft guidance and
Retail and Consumer

How to avoid competition law bear-traps in Black Friday promotions in the UK and EU

As the Christmas shopping season kicks off, retailers need to be cautious about compliance on pricing as they seek to
Regulatory and compliance

The Procurement Act and Net Zero

Does the new Procurement Act go far enough in its commitments around net zero?