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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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King's Speech 2024 - the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | UK Labour's 'New Deal for Working People' | Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain 2023/24

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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The King's Speech: Environment and Sustainability aspects | Court confirms nutrient neutrality and Habitats Regulations assessment requirements apply to discharge of planning conditions | Nature-related litigation: emerging trends

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Under Construction: Recent legal developments within the construction industry | July 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:32:49 +0100

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The new government and the construction industry, construction insolvencies continue, and are collateral warranties 'construction contracts'?

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What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:31:34 +0100

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As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities

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'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:44:06 +0100

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The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system

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How to get ahead and avoid disputes prior to UK PFI handback

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:39:24 +0100

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As projects enter a 'sunset' period, it is time to consider areas of potential dispute and how best to avoid them

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Is Belgian real estate ready for the new rules for electric vehicles from 2025?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:40:36 +0100

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Obligations are changing for the installation of charging stations and infrastructure in Belgium

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What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:31:50 +0100

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Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new consumer regime

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election 2024: environmental law aspects | Government launches survey for post-implementation review of Habitats Regulations | Council adopts EU Nature Restoration Law

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election 2024: health and safety aspects | H&S prosecutions remind businesses of severe fines they could face for breaches

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First judicial pronouncement made on the "Berlin clause" in Spanish residential leases

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:51:43 +0100

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The Barcelona Court of First Instance ruling further endorses Berlin clauses and creates a judicial guideline

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What can the Built Environment sector expect from the next UK government?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:38:29 +0100

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The sector will be hoping for clarity in a number of areas, including leasehold reform and planning, to support business strategy and investment

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UK general election 2024: Labour's manifesto and tax

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:48:46 +0100

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The manifesto confirms Labour's widely publicised tax policy plans with no surprises but little further detail

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English Upper Tribunal upholds Gravesham's appeal in limited setback for 1954 Act telecom renewals

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:06:18 +0100

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Has a safety net for Operators now been lost?

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A muted Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is now law but not yet in force in England

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:04:12 +0100

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The hasty pre-general election introduction in the final parliamentary session has led to major legislative casualties

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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General election impact on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | HSE publish strategic approach to AI | Mental Health Awareness Week

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Under Construction: Legal developments in the UK construction industry | May 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:44:01 +0100

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Early indications for the construction industry in the upcoming general election, JCT publishes the new Design and Build 2024 contracts, new second staircase requirement for qualifying residential buildings and a recent judgment requiring strict compliance with notice provisions in some building contracts

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Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen?

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100

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Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost

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UK government concludes consultation on contractual controls on land

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:34 +0100

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Proposed regulations include a public register of contractual control agreements to increase land ownership transparency

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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European Parliament adopts new certification framework for carbon removals | European Parliament adopts position on soil monitoring directive | EU Environmental Crime Directive receives formal approval

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Stress awareness month | Health and Safety Executive updates RIDDOR guidance | Government invest £1.5million into innovative occupational health services

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Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:09:07 +0100

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

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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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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:48:37 +0100

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While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early

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