In the wake of the murder of MP Sir David Amess, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to “toughen up” the Online Safety Bill currently being scrutinised by Parliament.
A senior policy maker at the Bank of England has warned that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may soon risk the financial stability of global economies unless governments prioritise stricter regulation.
As globalisation and digitisation allow businesses more choice over governing jurisdiction, a report has identified an opportunity to establish English law as the go-to in emerging sectors and industries (think fintech and crypto assets).
Transport groups are calling for the removal of travel restrictions on their workers to prevent a Christmas supply chain crisis.
The European Commission (EC) has launched a proposal requiring all small tech devices sold in the EU to use the USB-C charging port. This is likely to result in serious ramifications for tech firms; Apple in particular will feel the bite, given the unrivalled incompatibility of its devices with others on the market.
“Big Tech” companies such as Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are facing regulatory scrutiny following an acquisition spree this year at a record pace.
New right to repair rules introduced on Thursday 1 July require manufacturers of consumer products to make spare parts available to buy.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on 20 May 2021 that Britain’s rail industry is soon to be undergoing changes. Among the shake-up is the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), a new public sector body which will take over management of all things railways.
Following the Independent Review of Administrative Law (IRAL), the government plans to reform judicial review to address imbalances between citizens’ rights and effective government.
In 2020, the UK music industry enjoyed an 8.2% increase in music consumption as more than 155m albums were bought or streamed. Despite such growth, there is rising concern over the structure of payments in the industry.