This week, the UK Government announced a new subsidy control system that will provide financial aid to UK businesses following Brexit. Contrary to the rhetoric, under the EU's State aid regime, … [Read more...] about UK Government launches new subsidy control system to support UK businesses after Brexit
End to coal power brought forward to October 2024
The deadline to phase out coal from Great Britain's energy system has been brought forward by a whole year to October 2024. With COP26 coming up soon, the announcement highlights the UK's … [Read more...] about End to coal power brought forward to October 2024
Actuaries tackle the ethics of AI and data science
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has produced guidance for its members on "ethical or professional issues when carrying out data-science related work". Rebecca Keating and Laura Wright, authors … [Read more...] about Actuaries tackle the ethics of AI and data science
Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar returns – with a slight change
Last month, we discussed M&S suing Aldi for trademark infringement over its Colin the Caterpillar cake. Now Aldi has brought back its Colin lookalike, Cuthbert the Caterpillar, but with a slightly … [Read more...] about Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar returns – with a slight change
Queen’s Speech confirms banning of new ground rents – A first step in leasehold reform?
The Queen's Speech earlier today (11 May 2021) contained confirmation that ground rents for almost all new residential leases will be abolished. This has been widely expected since the announcement … [Read more...] about Queen’s Speech confirms banning of new ground rents – A first step in leasehold reform?
Act now for the long run: TPR releases its climate change strategy
Key points The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is clear: act now to protect savers from future climate impacts, or risk the consequences: "Any scheme that does not consider climate change is ignoring a … [Read more...] about Act now for the long run: TPR releases its climate change strategy