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October 29, 2021

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Decarbonising the Government supply chain: Net Zero targets for bidders for major government contracts

From 1 October, companies bidding for major government contracts must commit to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. With all eyes on...

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Cara Carr

October 28, 2021

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International trade developments in the steel sector

In August, we reported that the newly established Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) recommended the maintenance of safeguards on only 10 of...

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Alison Dickie

October 25, 2021

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German election: what do the coalition developments mean for global and domestic tax policy?

The German federal election on 26 September 2021 marked the beginning of the end of Angela Merkel’s time as German Chancellor. However,...

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James Roberts Jasmine Kang

October 22, 2021

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Decarbonising transport: the latest on the UK’s new Net Zero Strategy for passenger vehicles

With just over one week until COP26, the UK Government has announced its new Net Zero Strategy, which sets out plans to reduce greenhouse...

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Benjamin Foster Lucy Isaac Ali Kirby-Harris

October 19, 2021

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What can be learnt from the FRC’s latest sanctions against Grant Thornton?

The FRC has fined Grant Thornton £4m (discounted for admissions and early disposal to £2.34m) in relation to the “serious lack of competence

Sarah Bond

October 19, 2021

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Vitol: the impact of closure notices on DPT

It is relatively common these days for taxpayers with transfer pricing (TP) enquiries also to receive diverted profits tax (DPT) charging...

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Matthew O'Callaghan Crystal Cheung

October 19, 2021

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SFC publishes report on operational resilience and remote working arrangements

Background

On what has been a core priority from the Financial Stability Board in various guises since 2013, and a core component of the

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Brin Rajathurai Paul Davison Robert Scarborough

October 18, 2021

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Global tax reform: the October agreement on the two OECD pillars and remaining challenges

There was great fanfare in July when over 130 countries signed up to the OECD’s two pillar framework. This was a pivotal moment and the...

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John Blain Jonathan Isted Rhodri Thomas Catherine Greenwood-Smith Ethan Lo

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October 14, 2021

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Jalla v Shell - Court of Appeal confirms strict approach to 'same interest' test for representative actions under CPR 19.6

Representative actions under rule 19.6 of the Civil Procedure Rules have received considerable attention following the Court of Appeal’s...

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October 14, 2021

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WorkLife 2.0 - the FCA’s expectations around remote and hybrid working in the UK

After a prolonged period of remote working for many roles in financial services firms there has been a recent shift back to office...

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Andrew Austin Sharon Malhi Sarah Jensen Rikki Haria Karen Slaney Lily Elliott

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October 13, 2021

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UK competition, consumer and digital regulation reforms – key issues for business

On 1 October 2021, we submitted our responses to the UK Government’s parallel consultations on Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy...

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Claire Harrop Melanie Fitzsimons Claudia Rugue

October 12, 2021

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Revolution, not evolution: application of PFMI to systemic stablecoin arrangements

As part of an ongoing commitment by the international regulatory community to ensure new technologies are treated using the principle of...

Fernando Soto Ana Julia Garcia

October 12, 2021

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Rent control measures in Spain: government reveals law’s final details

Late last year we blogged about the Spanish government (a left-wing coalition between the Socialist party and Unidas Podemos) announcing...

Priti Lancaster Lauren Honeyben

October 7, 2021

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Future Runnings: What’s in store for run-off insurers

Despite the maturing legacy and run-off market in the UK, the market continues to grow rapidly – a trend we are set to see remain....

David Mendel Amy Rentell

October 4, 2021

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WorkLife 2.0: Making flexible working the default - UK Government publishes consultation on flexible working

The UK Government has recently published a consultation on proposals to reform the existing framework on flexible working.

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