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Regulatory and compliance

The new debarment regime for UK public procurement: how contracting authorities can avoid the pitfalls

What will the Procurement Act's introduction of a new debarment list for suppliers entail for contracting authorities?
Regulatory and compliance

UK Crown Estate publishes plans for fifth round of offshore wind leasing

Celtic Sea leasing round will start in February 2024 and will have some important differences to previous competitions
Real estate

Under Construction: Legal developments in the UK construction industry | December 2023

Payment terms under the Construction Act, fines for delayed remediation of fire-safety defects, RAAC and more
Energy and Utilities

EU's new RED III legislation significantly raises renewable energy targets for 2030

RED III has provisions for industry, transport, building and permits and must be transposed to national law by mid-2025
Infrastructure services

What procurement questions should contracting parties have in mind when anticipating the expiry of UK PFI contracts?

Managing arrangements requires early planning – especially when the incumbent is considering rebidding
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

King's Speech – health and safety aspects | HSE publishes annual work-related ill health statistics | Ministerial statement on transitional
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 Utilities

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
Tax

Autumn Statement 2023: what UK business tax measures were announced?

More fiscal headroom enabled tax cuts and business incentives to be announced in the chancellor's statement
Tax

Autumn Statement 2023: what business tax measures can the UK expect?

Immediate tax cuts and giveaways are unlikely to feature in the chancellor's statement on 22 November
Smart Power

Smart Power | Managing ageing portfolios: dealing with defective equipment and the renewal of insurances

Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

UK government publishes draft Vehicle Emissions trading schemes order | Consultation opens on proposed ban of wet wipes containing plastic