Burges Salmon blog

April 29, 2022

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Offshore Wind acceleration requires smart delivery to avoid disputes

The British Energy Security Strategy published earlier this month by the UK Government sets out ambitious targets for the deployment of...

Offshore Wind acceleration requires smart delivery to avoid disputes

Ross Fairley

April 28, 2022

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Comment now on Important Proposals for Green Hydrogen

As part of the Government’s move to launch the price support mechanism for green hydrogen (the so called “Hydrogen Business Model”) BEIS...

Tom Weld

April 28, 2022

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Building Safety: Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament

Despite a prolonged and often contentious gestation period, with numerous amendments being made to the draft document, the Building...

Building Safety: Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament

Nick Graves

April 27, 2022

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UK Listed Companies: new board diversity targets and disclosure requirements

The FCA has published new rules for UK listed companies on board diversity targets and related disclosure requirements. Changes are being...

UK Listed Companies: new board diversity targets and disclosure requirements

Clive Pugh

April 27, 2022

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Key thoughts on landmark Pensions Regulator Case of Barratt and Dalton: Fraudsters jailed for a total of 10 years for £13m scam after TPR prosecution

We applaud the Pensions Regulator on this landmark case. What is more it provides a number of key takeaway points important for...

Key thoughts on landmark Pensions Regulator Case of Barratt and Dalton: Fraudsters jailed for a total of 10 years for £13m scam after TPR prosecution

Maddie Dunn

April 26, 2022

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Are automatic agri-robots like FarmDroid part of the answer to farming net zero? Or to the huge rise in herbicide price crises? Maybe both...

The NFU is aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with UK farms (according to NFU stats) presently emitting around...

Are automatic agri-robots like FarmDroid part of the answer to farming net zero? Or to the huge rise in herbicide price crises? Maybe both...

Tom Whittaker

April 25, 2022

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EU Artificial Intelligence Act - one year on and further proposed amendments from the Committees on the Internal Market and Civil Liberties

Nearly one year after the European Commission published the draft Regulation of Artificial Intelligence ("the AI Act"), further...

EU Artificial Intelligence Act - one year on and further proposed amendments from the Committees on the Internal Market and Civil Liberties

Kate Redshaw

April 25, 2022

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The Four Day Working Week: genuine alternative or a step too far?

Henley Business School (HBS) has recently produced a White Paper presenting its research and findings on the benefits of a four-day...

The Four Day Working Week: genuine alternative or a step too far?

Nick Graves

April 25, 2022

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UK Takeover Code Update: New Notes to Advisers

The UK Takeover Panel has recently published two Notes to Advisers. These provide guidance in relation to certain types of transactions...

UK Takeover Code Update: New Notes to Advisers

Burges Salmon

April 24, 2022

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HM Treasury publishes FSCS funeral plan consultation response

On 21st April, HM Treasury published its response to its July 2021 consultation on the role of the Financial Services Compensation...

HM Treasury publishes FSCS funeral plan consultation response

Steven James

April 21, 2022

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SMRs - a bold move by Rolls-Royce

SMRs (or Small Modular Reactors) are seen as a key element to the UK's energy security with their potential to be rolled out more swiftly...

Chris Brown

April 21, 2022

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TPR issues Contribution Notice following “inappropriate” management buy-out

Scharf AG, a German mining equipment business, has received a notice from TPR to contribute just over £2m to the pension scheme of its...

Burges Salmon

April 20, 2022

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Developers agree steps to help address unsafe cladding issues.

On 13 April 2022, the Government announced an agreement with developers that will see the industry contribute £5 billion to address...

Developers agree steps to help address unsafe cladding issues.

Burges Salmon

April 14, 2022

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FCA publishes findings following thematic review on wind-down planning

Written by Carly Phillips-Jones

On 11 April 2022, the FCA published a report following a thematic review on wind-down planning across a...

FCA publishes findings following thematic review on wind-down planning

Burges Salmon

April 13, 2022

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Third time lucky? Replacement of the EU-US Privacy Shield

The European Union has announced an ‘agreement in principle’ with the United States on a new data transfer framework, intended to replace...

Chris Lewis

April 13, 2022

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EV Infrastructure Strategy

The Government has now published the long-awaited electric vehicle infrastructure strategy (the “Strategy”), setting out plans to commit...

Lucy Owens

April 12, 2022

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MOD Publishes Plans for Single Source Procurement Reform

The Ministry of Defence last week put forward a set of proposals for significant reform of the single source procurement regime.

The...

MOD Publishes Plans for Single Source Procurement Reform

Hannah Miller

April 11, 2022

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Supreme Court denies permission for appeal in the Carey SIPP case (Adams v Options)

The Supreme Court has today denied permission to appeal in the Court of Appeal’s landmark decision on SIPP operator’s liability. This...

Supreme Court denies permission for appeal in the Carey SIPP case (Adams v Options)

Burges Salmon

April 11, 2022

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FCA call for input on the use of ‘synthetic data’ to support financial services innovation

By Carly Phillips-Jones

On 30 March 2022, the FCA published a call for input on the use of synthetic data to support innovation in the...

FCA call for input on the use of ‘synthetic data’ to support financial services innovation

Brandon Wong

April 11, 2022

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UK Government sets out plans to make UK a global cryptoasset technology hub

Written by Ben Urquhart

The government has recently announced plans to make the UK a global cryptoasset technology hub. This comes...

UK Government sets out plans to make UK a global cryptoasset technology hub

Michael Duncan James Sutherland

April 8, 2022

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Update to Code of Practice following introduction of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (the "Act") came into force on 24 March 2022, as previously commented on here.

Yesterday,...

Update to Code of Practice following introduction of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022

Burges Salmon

April 8, 2022

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New ICO guidance on data protection following relaxation of COVID-19 measures

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic data protection issues and privacy considerations have been in the spotlight, particularly in...

New ICO guidance on data protection following relaxation of COVID-19 measures

Burges Salmon

April 8, 2022

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The FCA publishes its 2022/23 Business Plan and Strategy

On 7th April, the FCA published its three-year Strategy, setting out how it will achieve better outcomes for consumers and in markets...

The FCA publishes its 2022/23 Business Plan and Strategy

James Sutherland

April 6, 2022

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Court Rejects Landlord's Attempt To Incorporate ‘Green Lease’ Clauses Into A Lease Renewal

In the recent case of Clipper Logistics Plc v Scottish Equitable Plc, the County Court provided some interesting insight into its...

Kate Granville Smith

April 6, 2022

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Value for Members: Top 10 Tips for Trustees

A quick recap

Whilst Trustees of all DC schemes have a duty to assess costs and charges, since 1 October 2021 the Occupational Pension...

Alice Honeywill

April 6, 2022

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GMP Equalisation: much-awaited further guidance arrives from HMRC

As GMP equalisation projects get going in earnest for many ongoing schemes and experience has built across the industry with schemes that...

Alice Honeywill

April 6, 2022

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CP22/3 and the new Pensions Dashboard duties for FCA-regulated pension providers

This blog was written by Leonardo Robinson

This consultation to make the Pensions Dashboard a reality and which closes on 8 April is of

CP22/3 and the new Pensions Dashboard duties for FCA-regulated pension providers

Burges Salmon

April 5, 2022

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Raising the Roof - Leasehold Enfranchisement and Development Value

Collective enfranchisement is the right for leasehold owners of flats to collectively buy the freehold of their block pursuant to the...

Raising the Roof - Leasehold Enfranchisement and Development Value

Suzanne Padmore

April 5, 2022

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The High Court supports the flexibility and approach taken in FOS decisions on the suitability of pension transfer advice

This article was written by Christina Evered

Background

The High Court has rejected an application by Portal Financial Services LLP (“

The High Court supports the flexibility and approach taken in FOS decisions on the suitability of pension transfer advice

Burges Salmon

April 5, 2022

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Payment Systems Regulator’s 2022/23 plan and budget

On 29 March 2022, the Payment Systems Regulation (“PSR”) published its annual plan and budget for 2022/23 alongside a related factsheet.

Payment Systems Regulator’s 2022/23 plan and budget

Caroline Brown

April 4, 2022

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The widening impact of APP fraud - Philipp v Barclays Bank UK Plc

By Caroline Brown and Olivia Pointon

Authorised Push Payment (“APP”) fraud is back in the spotlight following the Court of Appeal’s...

The widening impact of APP fraud - Philipp v Barclays Bank UK Plc

Roxanne Ratcliff

April 4, 2022

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Working to close our gender pay gap

Today we publish our latest pay gap reporting which details how we have been actively working to reduce our pay gaps. So what have been...

Burges Salmon

April 4, 2022

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P&O’s widely criticised actions on 17 March has led TPR to investigate its unpaid contributions to the MNRPF but has this ship already set sail?

The decision by P&O Ferries to ignore UK employment laws and summarily dismiss 800 staff without warning or consultation on 17 March...

P&O’s widely criticised actions on 17 March has led TPR to investigate its unpaid contributions to the MNRPF but has this ship already set sail?

Burges Salmon

April 1, 2022

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Resourcing Responsible Business

Over the past few years there has been a dramatic growth in job opportunities for those pursuing careers in responsible business, with a...

Kerry Berchem

April 1, 2022

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ESMA highlights sustainable finance as a priority for the asset management industry

By Carly Phillips-Jones

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a speech given by Natasha Cazenave, ESMA...

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Burges Salmon blog Archive

Offshore Wind acceleration requires smart delivery to avoid disputes

Comment now on Important Proposals for Green Hydrogen

Building Safety: Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament

UK Listed Companies: new board diversity targets and disclosure requirements

Key thoughts on landmark Pensions Regulator Case of Barratt and Dalton: Fraudsters jailed for a total of 10 years for £13m scam after TPR prosecution

Are automatic agri-robots like FarmDroid part of the answer to farming net zero? Or to the huge rise in herbicide price crises? Maybe both...

EU Artificial Intelligence Act - one year on and further proposed amendments from the Committees on the Internal Market and Civil Liberties

The Four Day Working Week: genuine alternative or a step too far?

UK Takeover Code Update: New Notes to Advisers

HM Treasury publishes FSCS funeral plan consultation response

SMRs - a bold move by Rolls-Royce

TPR issues Contribution Notice following “inappropriate” management buy-out

Developers agree steps to help address unsafe cladding issues.

FCA publishes findings following thematic review on wind-down planning

Third time lucky? Replacement of the EU-US Privacy Shield

EV Infrastructure Strategy

MOD Publishes Plans for Single Source Procurement Reform

Supreme Court denies permission for appeal in the Carey SIPP case (Adams v Options)

FCA call for input on the use of ‘synthetic data’ to support financial services innovation

UK Government sets out plans to make UK a global cryptoasset technology hub

Update to Code of Practice following introduction of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022

New ICO guidance on data protection following relaxation of COVID-19 measures

The FCA publishes its 2022/23 Business Plan and Strategy

Court Rejects Landlord's Attempt To Incorporate ‘Green Lease’ Clauses Into A Lease Renewal

Value for Members: Top 10 Tips for Trustees

GMP Equalisation: much-awaited further guidance arrives from HMRC

CP22/3 and the new Pensions Dashboard duties for FCA-regulated pension providers

Raising the Roof - Leasehold Enfranchisement and Development Value

The High Court supports the flexibility and approach taken in FOS decisions on the suitability of pension transfer advice

Payment Systems Regulator’s 2022/23 plan and budget

The widening impact of APP fraud - Philipp v Barclays Bank UK Plc

Working to close our gender pay gap

P&O’s widely criticised actions on 17 March has led TPR to investigate its unpaid contributions to the MNRPF but has this ship already set sail?

Resourcing Responsible Business

ESMA highlights sustainable finance as a priority for the asset management industry