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Reform of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 takes shape for GB

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:22:07 +0000

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Modernisation of the regulatory framework aims to reduce the administrative burden for businesses in Great Britain

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High Court rules in UK’s third-ever cartel damages judgment

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:42:53 +0000

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Osborne Clarke acts for successful corporate claimants in damages claim relating to a worldwide LCD panels cartel

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What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000

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Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

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Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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FCA publishes Sustainability Disclosure Requirements | How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing | Continuation of regulatory scrutiny of green claims

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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market | Eradicating modern slavery in UK government supply chains | Provisional agreement has been reached on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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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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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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UK Sanctions Update: Welcome clarification from the FCDO and OFSI that 'ordinary' companies in Russia are not deemed controlled by the president

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:54:46 +0000

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The guidance reacts effectively to a recent controversial Court of Appeal decision

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Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:44:22 +0100

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Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law

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Five ESG 'top tips' for businesses in the UK and EU

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:38:23 +0100

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New regulatory requirements go beyond corporate reporting, involve governance and supply chains, and offer opportunities

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UK sanctions: is every company in Russia controlled by Putin?

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:39:06 +0100

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Surprise Court of Appeal opinion has potentially wide-ranging impact on UK businesses dealing with Russian companies

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EU implements a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to combat carbon leakage to third countries

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:01:01 +0100

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CBAM Regulation transitional phase to apply from 1 October 2023

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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 government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:55:04 +0100

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Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate

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How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:48:35 +0100

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The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A

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UK government launches Great British Nuclear and modular reactor competition

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:10:13 +0100

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Modular focus opens way for multi-billion investment and the future of nuclear in UK's decarbonisation journey

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MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:58:51 +0100

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UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:49:00 +0100

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EU Council adopts regulation on deforestation-free supply chains | Update on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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Relocating supply chains | Balancing risk and reward

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:40:02 +0100

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After years of disruptions and with mounting geopolitical tensions, companies are acting quickly to reassess their supply chain strategies, seek competitor advantage, and reduce risk by shortening and diversifying supply chains.

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Collaboration can launch UK aerospace on path to net zero

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:22:06 +0100

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South West is poised to be a hydrogen hub solving the industry's twin challenge of production growth and decarbonisation

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Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:46:57 +0000

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How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:11:15 +0000

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Government confirms it will introduce legislation to tackle illegal deforestation in supply chains | Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains

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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:10:02 +0000

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Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains

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How is international rivalry driving green industrial policy? The European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:30:58 +0000

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The Act has fundamentally changed the terms of debate on clean energy funding and supply chains in the US and in Europe

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