Net Zero Emissions by 2050: How is it going to be achieved?
The Net Zero target represents an audacious commitment by the UK Government. The question is how is the target going to be achieved.
25 June 2019
HMRC and Alternative Dispute Resolution
From September 2013, HMRC has made available a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to small and medium enterprises and individuals as a means of resolving tax disputes.
01 October 2013
Parliament to scrutinise overhaul of UK consumer law
The Consumer Rights Bill consolidates the majority of UK consumer law relating to the sale of goods, supply of services and unfair contract terms.
28 January 2014
Government's air quality plan quashed by High Court: implications for the transport sector
The High Court has ruled that the government's plans to address poor air quality do not do enough to meet the UK's legal obligations under EU law.
29 November 2016
High fines are on the agenda for companies breaching climate-change regulations
Recently released information from the Government has revealed the high level of civil penalties imposed for breach of climate change regimes, including EU ETS, CRC, and ESOS.
05 April 2019
Online traders and ODR
After a number of delays, the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform will be live for consumers and traders from Monday 15 February 2016.
10 February 2016
High Court holds that Trustees can take into consideration the interests of employers
The High Court has handed down the judgment in one of the most significant pensions cases in the last 12 months.
25 February 2015
Online advertising in collaboration with social media influencers and celebrities
The CMA has announced that it has secured formal commitments from 16 celebrities with significant social media presence in the UK, that they will be clearer when advertising products and services.
23 January 2019
No blame game: large companies likely to receive big fines for regulatory breaches
Last week, the Criminal Court of Appeal upheld the imposition of large fines against two companies in respect of environmental and health and safety breaches. What factors were considered?
24 January 2014
Nine important pensions cases to watch
Some like Steria, United Biscuits and IBM could have an impact beyond the schemes involved.
16 November 2016
Has the Electricity Market Reform succeeded?
With the review of Electricity Market Reform ('EMR') due in 2019, it is probably a good time to ask 'how successful has EMR been in encouraging decarbonisation?'
28 November 2018
NHHR Water competition – shadow market opens
From April next year, non-household consumers will be able to choose and switch their water supplier without being required to use a minimum amount of water as is currently the case.
20 October 2016