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Burges Salmon

August 28, 2020

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Net zero and the water industry - a challenge that can be met?

Michael Barlow and Joanne Attwood have written a piece for Practical Law on Climate Change/ Net Zero and the Water Industry. Whilst...

Kerry Berchem

August 28, 2020

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ESMA releases statement on stress test scenarios for Money Market Funds

In a letter dated 27th August 2020, ESMA announced that ESMA’s 2019 guidelines for stress test scenarios for Money Market Funds (MMFs)...

ESMA releases statement on stress test scenarios for Money Market Funds

Niall Mackle

August 27, 2020

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Scottish Government to outline proposals to boost Scotland's Tech Ecosystem

The Scottish Government has welcomed the recommendations of a review carried out by Mark Logan, ex-COO of Skyscanner, into how Scotland's...

Kerry Berchem

August 27, 2020

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FCA launches open-ended funds review survey

The FCA, together with the Bank of England, has opened a survey on the liquidity mismatch in open-ended funds. The FCA’s announcement of...

FCA launches open-ended funds review survey

Burges Salmon

August 26, 2020

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Construction Sector Consolidation - never as easy as it might seem - even for MMC

Consolidation is likely to accelerate in the construction sector for both positive and defensive reasons driven by the perfect storm of...

Construction Sector Consolidation - never as easy as it might seem - even for MMC

Rose-Anna Higgins

August 26, 2020

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Making data public on private land contracts

Buried in the announcements for reform of the planning system is a proposal for making data on land contracts available to public...

Ross Fairley

August 25, 2020

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Another step forward for Floating Wind

Great to be working with Blue Gem Wind on its floating wind plans in the Celtic Sea.

Hugh Kelly, Project Managing Director of Blue...

Lynsey Reid

August 19, 2020

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Getting in the Zone: The Radical Planning White Paper - Part 2

In Part 1 of our blog on the Planning White Paper, my colleague Hannah Mannion summarised the proposed reforms to the English planning...

Kerry Berchem

August 19, 2020

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ESMA issues report on AIFMD review

In a letter to the European Commission dated 18 August, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) highlights those areas of...

Brian Wong

August 19, 2020

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Is an Automated Lane Keeping System "automated driving"?

The DfT (through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles) has issued a call for evidence on the introduction of Automated Lane...

Is an Automated Lane Keeping System "automated driving"?

Ross Fairley

August 18, 2020

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You can't have too many CFD's- hydrogen up next

A report issued yesterday by BEIS looking at the business models to incentivise low carbon hydrogen production has come out in favour of...

You can't have too many CFD's- hydrogen up next

David Varney

August 14, 2020

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EU issues first cyber-sanctions

The EU has imposed its first set of sanctions under its cyber sanctions regime

On 30 July 2020, the EU imposed sanctions against six...

Burges Salmon

August 13, 2020

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New study estimates 75,000 jobs from a hydrogen economy

On 12 August the Hydrogen Taskforce published its Economic Impact Assessment setting out the benefits that a hydrogen economy could...

New study estimates 75,000 jobs from a hydrogen economy

Sarah Sutherland

August 12, 2020

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The Radical Planning White Paper – Part 1

On 6 August 2020, the Government published the long awaited Planning for the Future White Paper, which commenced a 12-week consultation...

Burges Salmon

August 10, 2020

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Is it time to review food use-by dates?

Experts have been arguing for some time that the 10-day cap on use-by dates for red meat should be extended. The Food Standards...

Burges Salmon

August 6, 2020

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Part One of the National Food Strategy published

Part one of Henry Dimbleby's delayed National Food Strategy has now been published, with a shift in focus to address immediate concerns...

Part One of the National Food Strategy published

Burges Salmon

August 5, 2020

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FCA publishes statement on non-damage business interruption cover settlements and deductions for Government support

The FCA has become aware of policyholder concerns over how insurers are calculating claim payments where they have agreed liability where...

FCA publishes statement on non-damage business interruption cover settlements and deductions for Government support

Emma Andrews

August 4, 2020

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National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios highlight the need for immediate action to meet 2050 net zero target

National Grid released its annual Future Energy Scenarios (“FES”) report last week, outlining four credible, potential pathways for the...

National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios highlight the need for immediate action to meet 2050 net zero target

Kerry Berchem

August 4, 2020

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FCA launches consultation on liquidity mismatch in authorised open-ended property funds

The FCA has issued a new consultation in relation to a perceived liquidity mismatch for authorised property funds. The FCA, together with...

FCA launches consultation on liquidity mismatch in authorised open-ended property funds

Burges Salmon

August 4, 2020

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FCA consults on guidance for firms to help their customers identify their options to claim for any cancelled travel or events caused by coronavirus

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an unprecedented number of cancellations of trips, holidays, and other...

FCA consults on guidance for firms to help their customers identify their options to claim for any cancelled travel or events caused by coronavirus

Burges Salmon

August 3, 2020

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The £1bn cost of UK REACH: Brexit's impact on chemicals and manufacturing

The Financial Times' report on the cost of replicating the EU's landmark chemicals regulation within the UK has got a good deal of...

The £1bn cost of UK REACH: Brexit's impact on chemicals and manufacturing

Burges Salmon

August 3, 2020

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Extension to Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme and signs of future reform

On 31 July 2020 the UK Government announced its response to its recent consultation on the extension of the Climate Change Agreement...

Burges Salmon

August 3, 2020

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The Treasury proposes to enhance consumer protections in the financial promotions regime

Currently, if an unauthorised firm wants to promote a particular financial product, they need to get that promotion approved by any...

The Treasury proposes to enhance consumer protections in the financial promotions regime

Burges Salmon

August 3, 2020

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UK consultation on the promotion of cryptoassets

This post was written by Niall Mackle

The UK Government has launched a consultation regarding cryptoassets, focussing on whether...

UK consultation on the promotion of cryptoassets

Burges Salmon

August 3, 2020

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FCA updates its statement on firm handling of complaints during coronavirus

On 31 July, the FCA updated its statement, first published on 1st May, clarifying how firms should handle complaints during the...

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Net zero and the water industry - a challenge that can be met?

ESMA releases statement on stress test scenarios for Money Market Funds

Scottish Government to outline proposals to boost Scotland's Tech Ecosystem

FCA launches open-ended funds review survey

Construction Sector Consolidation - never as easy as it might seem - even for MMC

Making data public on private land contracts

Another step forward for Floating Wind

Getting in the Zone: The Radical Planning White Paper - Part 2

ESMA issues report on AIFMD review

Is an Automated Lane Keeping System "automated driving"?

You can't have too many CFD's- hydrogen up next

EU issues first cyber-sanctions

New study estimates 75,000 jobs from a hydrogen economy

The Radical Planning White Paper – Part 1

Is it time to review food use-by dates?

Part One of the National Food Strategy published

FCA publishes statement on non-damage business interruption cover settlements and deductions for Government support

National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios highlight the need for immediate action to meet 2050 net zero target

FCA launches consultation on liquidity mismatch in authorised open-ended property funds

FCA consults on guidance for firms to help their customers identify their options to claim for any cancelled travel or events caused by coronavirus

The £1bn cost of UK REACH: Brexit's impact on chemicals and manufacturing

Extension to Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme and signs of future reform

The Treasury proposes to enhance consumer protections in the financial promotions regime

UK consultation on the promotion of cryptoassets

FCA updates its statement on firm handling of complaints during coronavirus