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The Energy White Paper—an overview [Archived]—considers some of the key measures announced in the Energy White Paper published by the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on 14 December 2020 and their expected impact on the energy sector. It also provides a comprehensive overview of all commitments announced
Licensing of GB electricity distribution—provides an overview of the licensing regime in place in respect of electricity distribution activities in Great Britain (GB). It covers the physical infrastructure
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published updated guidance on domestic energy tariff reductions for energy suppliers. The...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its third statutory review of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) under...
Ofgem launched on 28 April 2026 a private beta of its new digital service 'Comply with Heat Networks Consumer Protection Regulations' as part of the...
The Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU have jointly published their ‘One Europe, One Market Roadmap’, covering the institutions’...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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