A Labour government will take office for the first time since 2010 following a landslide victory. This may have significant impacts on the business landscape. Employment law, financial regulation, the energy transition, trade deals and technology policy may all be impacted.

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

 

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Election results day: What happens next?

Election results day: What happens next?

There has been much discussion over the last few weeks about the plans of the major parties. But as we approach the day of the general election what will happen in the days and weeks after the election result is known?

United Kingdom | Publication | julio 02, 2024

UK election 2024
The Labour manifesto: Were there any surprises for financial services regulation?

The Labour manifesto: Were there any surprises for financial services regulation?

The basic answer is no as we expected. Manifestos are usually high level and give a sense of direction and this manifesto largely reflects the previous proposals in the paper from the Labour Party "Financial Growth: Labour’s plan for financial services" which was published in January.

United Kingdom | Publication | junio 25, 2024

UK election 2024
Continuity or change? What party manifestos could mean for UK financial services policy

Continuity or change? What party manifestos could mean for UK financial services policy

Political party manifestos are usually high-level to give a sense of direction, and both the Conservative and Labour party platforms largely reflect their previous proposals.

United Kingdom | Publication | junio 24, 2024

UK election 2024
Pensions after the General Election

Pensions after the General Election

Following Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a General Election on July 4, 2024, the parties’ manifestos are still awaited but what could be the next Government’s pension priorities?

United Kingdom | Publication | mayo 31, 2024

UK election 2024
FCA enforcement consultation – impact of the general election

FCA enforcement consultation – impact of the general election

Following on from our previous blog in relation to FCA CP24/2 (Our Enforcement Guide and publicising enforcement investigations – a new approach), the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has closed its call for evidence following the prorogation of Parliament on 24 May 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | mayo 31, 2024

UK election 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 | enero 31, 2024

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