UK News and communications,Pension megafunds could unlock £80 billion of investment as Chancellor takes radical action to drive economic growth

Pension Megafunds Could Unlock £80 Billion of Investment as Chancellor Takes Radical Action to Drive Economic Growth 2024-11-13 22:00 London, UK – The UK government has announced a radical new plan that could unlock £80 billion of investment from pension megafunds, in a bid to drive economic growth. The plan, unveiled by Chancellor of the … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024

The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024 Introduction On November 13, 2024, the UK government introduced a new Statutory Instrument (SI) entitled “The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024.” This SI amends the existing Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2018, … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 / Rheoliadau Cyfraniadau Ardrethu Annomestig (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2024

The Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 / Rheoliadau Cyfraniadau Ardrethu Annomestig (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2024 Introduction The Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 / Rheoliadau Cyfraniadau Ardrethu Annomestig (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2024 (the “Regulations”) were made by the Welsh Government on 24th October 2024 and came into force on 13th November 2024. Purpose of … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Penalties for Failure to Pay Tax (Schedule 26 to the Finance Act 2021) (Assessments) Regulations 2024

The Penalties for Failure to Pay Tax (Schedule 26 to the Finance Act 2021) (Assessments) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Penalties for Failure to Pay Tax (Schedule 26 to the Finance Act 2021) (Assessments) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) came into force on 13 November 2024. The Regulations implement Schedule 26 to the Finance Act 2021. Purpose … Read more

UK New Legislation,The General Medical Council (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order of Council 2024

The General Medical Council (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order of Council 2024 Introduction The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors in the United Kingdom (UK). The GMC sets standards for medical education and practice and investigates complaints against doctors. The GMC also makes decisions on whether doctors should be allowed to continue practising … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024

UK Copyright Law Expanded to Protect Creators in Other Countries London, November 13, 2024 – The UK government has enacted new legislation, the Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024, which extends the protection of copyright and related rights to creators in certain other countries. The order, which takes effect … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2024

The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2024 Overview On 13 November 2024, the UK government issued a new constitutional amendment order for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). The order, known as the Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2024, introduces several significant changes to the TCI’s political and legal system. Key … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

The Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 What are the Contracts for Difference (CfD)? Contracts for Difference (CfDs) are government-backed contracts that provide financial support to renewable energy projects. They guarantee a fixed price for electricity generated from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. This helps to reduce the financial … Read more