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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:17:51 +0100

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Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts

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The UK Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:37:41 +0000

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The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities

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UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:33:42 +0000

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What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?

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Dutch court forces Enexis to connect charging station group Leap24 to power grid

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:45:16 +0000

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Judgment gives an insight on how the courts deal with typical defences of network operators in grid connection disputes

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

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:52:28 +0000

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

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UK National Security Act 2023 brings in scheme to register 'political influence' arrangements

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:15:50 +0000

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FIRS is intended to provide assurance around the activities of certain foreign powers – but what does it mean for businesses?

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Green aviation claims fail to land with UK regulator

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:47:48 +0000

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Advertising regulator finds against airline sustainability claims, while further CMA scrutiny of greenwashing is anticipated

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What is the latest on international, EU and UK initiatives to regulate artificial intelligence?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:44:58 +0000

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After a flurry of autumn activity, we review the current position for AI regulation as 2024 approaches

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

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:09:30 +0000

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

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Energy National Policy Statement enters new era in the UK

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:46:50 +0000

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

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

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:15:30 +0000

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

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National Security Act 2023 creates new specific criminal liability risk for managers of businesses in UK

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:37:27 +0000

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New UK law introduced to combat espionage and malign foreign influence extends liability to senior managers of organisations that commit offences

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

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:32:49 +0000

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

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Future of Mobility and Infrastructure | Mitigating against supply chain issues, the changing logistics industry and artificial intelligence

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:08:35 +0000

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Welcome to this first instalment of Osborne Clarke's Mobility & Infrastructure sector update, where we address key trends and issues within the sector affecting your business.

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AI: Threats and opportunities in the Mobility and Infrastructure sector

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:41:55 +0000

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Opportunities abound, but alongside them come novel risks – including that of cybersecurity.

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What are the principal challenges posed by new service models, decarbonisation drivers and data management in the logistics industry?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:41:42 +0000

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Three key trends in the rapidly changing logistics industry are having a huge impact on business.

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Mitigating against supply chain issues in the Mobility & Infrastructure sector

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:41:29 +0000

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What is causing supply chain pressure and how can you spot the red flags?

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The rollout of UK Electronic Communications Code changes continues one year on

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:07:16 +0100

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What impact are new rules that have been introduced since last December having on network operators and site providers?

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International regulatory catch-up can deliver energy transformation gains for logistics

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:53:07 +0100

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If regulators can keep pace with innovation, such as battery storage, new revenue streams await logistics owners

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Electronic Trade Documents Act paves way for digitalised trade in the UK

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:13:17 +0100

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A new era of paperless international trade could enhance the UK economy by £1bn over the next decade, says government

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How understanding data and protecting value is the future warehouse challenge across Europe

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:01:00 +0100

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Questions around the use of data need to be to the fore for logistics owners and occupiers of facilities of the future

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UK strategy for biomass looks to carbon capture and storage to help deliver net zero

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:28:51 +0100

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Biomass' potential as a renewable energy is endorsed despite controversy around its sustainability credentials

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Belgium is set for competitive tenders for offshore Princess Elisabeth Zone

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:39:34 +0100

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Developers and investors can prepare to bid after the issue of tender principles for Belgium's second offshore wind zone

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Hydrogen Act unbundles Belgium's pipeline market to create regional hub

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:33:51 +0100

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The world-leading legislation creates a clear framework for investment and helps energy-intensive industry to decarbonise

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