Business is crying out for an end to flip-flopping policies, says KEITH ANDERSON As the General Election draws ever closer, I expect most of us long for it to be over, so that the wait to see what will eventually transpire, once the new Government is formed, can begin. To this observer, the quality of […]
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Monitoring changes in immigration regime
Immigration law in post-Brexit Britain is in a constant state of flux that requires constant attention, says STEVEN DUNN The UK government’s new post-Brexit immigration regime only came into force on 1 January 2021, but has already seen numerous changes. For instance, a graduate visa route was reintroduced that year and there are new visa […]
Controlling Ai is the test of our times
Away from regulation, an important issue in relation to Ai is who bears the legal risks, says KEITH ANDERSON Even since the introduction of ChatGPT, change in the field of Ai continues at a breathless pace, bringing with it all manner of challenges in both day-to-day life and in business. That Ai will be transformative […]
ESG a hot topic for climate watchdogs
As the climate emergency accelerates, LIZ COX says companies are under greater pressure to be ESG compliant Growing awareness of the climate emergency and warnings that we are dangerously close to exceeding the 1.5C global warming threshold, have led to greater scrutiny by regulators and prosecutors on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials of […]
Dealmakers now face security dimension
New legislation gives the government power to intervene in corporate transactions, writes MORAG WALLER Those in the business of dealing with corporate transactions, or companies looking for investment or acquisition, will have to take heed of a recently introduced piece of legislation that allows the UK government to scrutinise and to potentially block such deals […]