United Kingdom: Climate Change

Voluntary nature markets are emerging as businesses seek to manage environmental risks and create long-term value beyond mandatory requirements.

The UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is rapidly approaching its January 2027 implementation date, with secondary legislation now establishing the operational framework for importers. As businesses face potential higher liabilities for using default emission values rather than verified data, understanding the registration requirements, supplier data obligations, and compliance timelines becomes critical for organizations importing goods from affected sectors.

Economic policy in Europe has generally been shaped by the principles of open markets and globalisation, but this is beginning to change. Concerns over energy security, industrial competitiveness and reliance on third countries have pushed industrial policy firmly back onto the European agenda.

The FCA has announced that the Upper Tribunal upheld its decision to ban two individuals from working in financial services. The Tribunal agreed that both acted dishonestly by providing a backdated appointed representative (AR) agreement to the FCA.

As data center expansion accelerates to meet AI demand, operators must address mounting environmental, human rights and community concerns with credible sustainability strategies that strengthen their social license to operate. Explore how sustainability performance is becoming a critical factor in project approvals, procurement, and financing, with operators expected to demonstrate alignment with host communities and governments while managing complex tensions between carbon intensity, water efficiency, la

For decades, discussions surrounding international trade barriers have centred primarily on tariffs. Import duties, customs procedures, and trade disputes have traditionally represented the most visible obstacles facing businesses operating between nations. However, as global trade enters a new phase, Italian exporters are now encountering a different set of challenges which often have a greater impact on competitiveness than tariffs themselves.

According to the UK's Climate Change Committee, consumer behaviour must change for the UK to achieve its net zero targets. Sustainability is a factor in consumers' purchasing decisions.

The European Union has reached a pivotal milestone in its sustainability agenda. After an intense month of trilogue negotiations...

In July 2025, the UK government (along with the Scottish government, the Welsh government, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland...