Businesses and HR professionals unfamiliar with competition law may assume that it only prohibits collusion when it comes to customer pricing.
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Non-Bank Lending in the Spotlight: UK House of Lords Inquiry into Systemic Risks and Market Stability
In July 2025, the House of Lords’ Financial Services Regulation Committee launched an inquiry into the expansion of non-bank lending in the UK. The investigation explores whether stricter bank regulations since the global financial crisis have limited traditional bank lending, prompting non-bank financial institutions to fill the gap—and considers the impact on the nation’s financial stability.
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules on Protection Against Disability Discrimination for Workers With ADHD and Autism
The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered what protection is offered to job seekers and workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under the disability discrimination provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
Arbitration Act 2025 Fully in Force — Reforms to UK Arbitration Now Effective
The substantive provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025 (the 2025 Act) took effect on 1 August 2025, pursuant to the Arbitration Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025. Marking an anticipated update to the UK’s arbitration framework, the reforms the 2025 Act introduces apply to all arbitration and arbitration-related court proceedings commenced on or after 1 August 2025.
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Disclosure in England and Wales: A Duty to Use Technology
It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required. This famous line attributed to Britain’s defining war time
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UK Government’s 2025 Strategic Priorities for the CMA: Key Insights for Businesses and Investors
The UK government’s 2025 steer encourages the CMA “to ensure that businesses receive a ‘best in class’ experience.”
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UK Venues Face New Security Requirements Under ‘Martyn’s Law’
On 3 April, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent. The Act, also known as “Martyn’s Law” in tribute to Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, is intended to improve protective security and organisational preparedness for terrorist attacks at public venues across the UK.
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UK Grid Connection Reforms: Breaking the Bottleneck
The UK is transforming its grid connection system to address a backlog of over 739 GW of projects, aiming to streamline access and reduce delays.
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FCA Review of Private Fund Market Valuation Practices
The FCA has initiated significant engagement with the private funds sector, akin to its 2013 AIFMD implementation efforts. In 2025, it plans to streamline UK regulatory requirements for fund managers and review conflict of interest management, focusing on governance and investor protections.
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Arbitration Act 2025 Updates UK’s Dispute Resolution Framework
The UK Arbitration Act 2025 seeks to modernise arbitration law through a series of targeted reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996.
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