The Bills planned for the new government’s first Parliamentary session cover a wide range of areas, including workers’ rights, financial services, football governance, pensions, data sharing and digital information, cybersecurity, and facilitating the production of clean energy. An AI Bill may also be introduced. The changes are likely to have significant impacts on the business landscape across sectors.

We consider the impacts of the laws proposed, the legal implications, and steps businesses may need to take.

 

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Mansion House speech: Proposed changes to the FOS

Mansion House speech: Proposed changes to the FOS

In her first Mansion House speech as chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced proposed changes to the Financial Ombudsman Service, including establishing clearer expectations on how they cooperate with the FCA.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 18, 2024

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Time for the heavy roller? Or has the Budget finally levelled the playing field for UK Islamic finance?

Has the Budget finally levelled the playing field for UK Islamic finance?

Cricket players will tell you that whether a pitch is easy to bat on is not dictated by how much the balls bounce or turn, but rather, whether they do so consistently.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 15, 2024

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Autumn Budget 2024: filling the “black hole”?

Autumn Budget 2024: filling the “black hole”?

In the run up to the Budget the overwhelming call from business was for certainty and stability to enable long-term strategic decisions to be made and investment confidence to build.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 30, 2024

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The UK’s Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill: key takeaways

The UK’s Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill: key takeaways

Lord Clement-Jones has introduced a Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Private Members' Bill (Bill) into the House of Lords. Currently at the second reading stage, the Bill addresses increasing reliance on AI and algorithmic systems by public authorities in the UK, and aims to mitigate the potential risks associated with their use.

United Kingdom | External | October 16, 2024

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The new Employment Rights Bill

The new Employment Rights Bill

On 10 October, the Government published the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (the Bill). The Bill contains significant reforms to employment rights and has been hailed as being a “once in a generation” change to the employment rights of workers.

United Kingdom | External | October 11, 2024

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Winds of change: GB Energy and Crown Estate join forces for offshore wind expansion

Winds of change: GB Energy and Crown Estate join forces for offshore wind expansion

On 25 July 2024, the UK Government introduced the Great British Energy Bill into Parliament to enable the establishment of GB Energy and announced its first strategic partnership, with The Crown Estate.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 30, 2024

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King’s Speech unveils new Pensions Bill

King’s Speech unveils new Pensions Bill

At the state opening of Parliament on July 17, 2024, the King’s Speech set out the new Government’s intention to introduce a Bill legislating on several areas of pension policy.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2024

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The dawn of a new era for English football?

The dawn of a new era for English football?

The King’s Speech contains the much anticipated announcement of a Football Governance Bill. This new bill, principally focused on helping ensure the financial sustainability of football clubs across England, is intended to ensure greater sustainability in the game and strengthen protections for fans.

Global | Publication | July 17, 2024

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King’s Speech includes financial services Bills in list of proposed legislation

King’s Speech includes financial services Bills in list of proposed legislation

On 17 July 2024, the Government published the King’s Speech 2024, which set out a list of proposed legislation including the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill, the National Wealth Fund (NWF) Bill, the Pension Schemes Bill, and the Draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 17, 2024

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Insurance Foresight

Insurance Foresight

The ongoing conflicts and further geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, coupled with upcoming elections in a number of key countries including the US and the UK, make 2024 challenging to predict what impact this will have on the insurance sector.

Global | Publication | April 18, 2024

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Global antitrust and competition trends

Global antitrust and competition trends

Antitrust authorities are increasingly aggressive in pursuing new theories of harm, pushing the boundaries of what amounts to an antitrust violation, and expanding the use of current legislation and regulation to fit a new era of issues.

Global | Publication | April 03, 2024

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M&A Outlook 2024

M&A Outlook 2024

With inflation easing and deal appetite rising, we expect to see promising early signs of a rebound in M&A activity.

Global | Publication | January 31, 2024

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