The ‘Supplier of Last Resort’ – what does it mean for suppliers and consumers?
This article discusses the Supplier of Last Resort procedure and what this means for suppliers and their consumers
18 October 2021
Stonehenge road tunnel development consent order overturned
Campaigners win High Court judicial review challenge quashing the Secretary of State’s approval of the A303 Stonehenge tunnel
09 September 2021
Increased climate change reporting requirements for occupational pension schemes
In this article we look at the DWP consultation on Climate and investment reporting and what the practical implications of this will be for schemes, trustees and advisers
16 November 2021
Oatly misses 'oat' on victory in UK trade mark battle against PureOaty
A business learning from its competitors - even to the extent of adopting similarities in branding approach and presentation - does not necessarily amount to trade mark infringement
21 December 2021
Legal challenge to the DfT’s £27bn road building plan dismissed
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review application which accused the Secretary of State of failing to account for environmental impacts under RIS2
09 September 2021
Surrogacy: the current law and proposals for reform
There are calls to reform surrogacy laws to reflect current social attitudes. This article looks at some of the issues and how the law could be changed
25 February 2022
The Law Commission conducts a review of the Arbitration Act 1996
The Law Commission is reviewing the Arbitration Act 1996, the key legislation governing arbitrations in England and Wales
23 December 2021
Government acts on its call for evidence regarding pensions tax relief administration
We take a look at the Government’s proposals in relation to net pay arrangements and what they mean for employers of the lowest paid
10 January 2022
For we all like figgy pudding: new guidance on the treatment of loans secured on FIG
Professional bodies published a joint guidance on a change in HMRC’s approach to the treatment of loan collateral for non-doms who use the remittance basis
06 January 2022
The UK proposed business model for Low Carbon Hydrogen
Initial thoughts on the design of the UK financial support mechanism to promote hydrogen production have been published. Anyone involved in UK hydrogen should be aware of the key points
09 December 2021
What is and what is not a proprietary estoppel claim? Earl of Plymouth v Rees and the limits of a claim in proprietary estoppel
The decision in the Earl of Plymouth v Rees proprietary estoppel claim summarises the applicable principles and shows the limits of proprietary estoppel as a cause of action
16 December 2021
Visa routes for Ukrainian nationals - what UK employers need to know
We explore the new visa arrangements open to Ukrainian nationals and what practical considerations may arise out of these for employers
07 April 2022