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Lockdown 3.0: Construction continues but challenges remain
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Employment Law Coffee Break: An international look at Covid-19 vaccinations, and should “interim relief” cause employers concern?
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Site office or home office: what does “construction” mean under Covid-19 guidance?
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UK government extends restrictions on the use of statutory demands
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Chancellor sets out further economic measures to weather the COVID-19 storm
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UK government announces Job Support Scheme to protect ‘viable jobs’
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Regulatory Outlook
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Regulatory Outlook | Export Control | January 2021
Current issues Regulator response to Covid-19 The UK export control regulator, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), has relaxed its requirements for processing licence applications until further notice. These interim…
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Regulatory Update | Financial Regulation | January 2021
Current Issues New UK prudential regime for MiFID firms On 14 December 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper 20/24: A new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms. This follows…
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Regulatory Outlook | Environment | January 2021
Current issues Environmental aspects of UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), signed on 30 December 2020, sets the framework for future collaboration between the UK and…
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Regulatory Outlook | Payments | January 2021
Current issues Market review into the supply of card acquiring services On 15 September 2020, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) published its interim report on the supply of card acquiring…
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Regulatory Outlook | Food Law | January 2021
Current Issues FSA publishes guidance on new allergen labelling rules The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published guidance in June 2020 on new allergen labelling laws on food that is prepacked…
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Regulatory Outlook | Investment Funds | January 2021
Current issues Securing a sustainable and competitive UK asset management sector after Brexit The chancellor, in a statement delivered on 9 November 2020, set out proposals to bolster the dynamism,…
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Regulatory Outlook | Health and safety | January 2021
Current issues Fire Safety Bill: changes to scope of responsibility The Fire Safety Bill amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), to make explicit that it applies to…
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Regulatory Outlook | Telecoms | January 2021
Current issues Implementation of the EECC The European Electronic Implementation Code (EECC) replaces the existing European telecoms regulatory framework and aims to harmonise the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications.…
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Regulatory Outlook | Consumer Protection | January 2021
Current issues EU New Deal for Consumers The EU’s ‘New Deal for Consumers’ is an overhaul of consumer law, giving it more teeth against non-compliant businesses, and bringing EU legislation…
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Regulatory Outlook | Employment and Contingent Workforce | January 2021
Current issues Covid-19 challenges for employers Employers continue to face evolving challenges in relation to Covid-19. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended on its current terms until 30…
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Regulatory Outlook | Foreword | January 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke’s Regulatory Outlook. Alongside our usual overview of the current issues and dates for the diary across 17 areas of regulation, we include…
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Regulatory Outlook | Consumer Finance | January 2021
Current issues FCA guidance on cancellations and refunds As a result of the impact of Covid-19, customers have seen events and trips cancelled. On 2 October 2020, the Financial Conduct…