Oct 03, 2024 Next steps for UK product regulation – the new Product Regulation and Metrology Bill By Harriet Hanks Andrew Austin Ananya Maheshwari The OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards - the UK’s product safety regulator) proposed an overhaul of the UK’s current product...
Jan 09, 2024 Employment, incentives and pensions: six key themes to look out for in 2024 By Amy Rentell 2023 was a busy year for updates in the employment, incentives and pensions space. And as we move into the new year, there are no signs...
Oct 17, 2023 UK Department for Transport proposes extensions to GB vehicle type approval regime By James Roberts James Raeside Georgina Bayly In a consultation published last week, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking limited views on a proposed extension to the GB...
Sep 21, 2023 Will the UK follow the EU’s lead in reforming product liability rules? By Harriet Hanks Andrew Austin Emma Franck-Gwinnell In summary: We recently wrote about the UK Government’s wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK consumer product safety framework...
Aug 25, 2023 HMG proposes fundamental reform of UK consumer product safety regulatory framework By Harriet Hanks Andrew Austin In a consultation published earlier this month, HMG has proposed a “fundamental reform” of the UK’s consumer product safety regulatory...
Aug 17, 2023 CE marking recognition extended “indefinitely” for certain products – what does the future hold for UKCA marking? By Andrew Austin Emily Bloxsome Tom Byham On 1 August 2023, the UK Government announced an “indefinite” extension to the recognition of CE marking for certain products placed on...
Jul 27, 2023 Most recent UK Life Sciences Competitiveness Indicators highlight key areas for reform and investment By Harriet Hanks Andrew Austin Sanjana Canumalla This time last year we analysed the UK Government’s annual Life Sciences Competitiveness Indicators (LSCIs) report alongside the MHRA’s...
Jul 11, 2023 Further guidance for businesses on the continued application of EU State aid rules in the UK By Martin McElwee Bola Ajayi Francesca Triggs Two and a half years after the end of the transition period, the European Commission has provided further clarity on the application of...
May 15, 2023 UK Government proposes changes to employment law – what are the key points for businesses? By David Mendel Amy Rentell The Government has confirmed that it would significantly amend the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, listing out the specific...
Apr 06, 2023 UK government confirms plans for legislative overhaul of clinical trials regime By Harriet Hanks Beatrice Carrier In brief: The UK government has published its long-awaited response to the clinical trials reform consultation, confirming a major...
Mar 16, 2023 A deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol By Andrew Marsh The deal The UK Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission announced on 27 February a deal to change the text of the...
Jan 09, 2023 Employment, incentives and pensions: 10 things to look out for in 2023 By Amy Rentell 2022 was an extremely busy year for updates in the employment, incentives and pensions space. And as we move into a new year, there are...